Situated in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, the world famous and exclusive resort of Saint-Tropez is extremely popular among tourists. Situated right on the French Riviera, the astonishing town attracts thousands or even millions of tourists among whom there are numerous celebrities and millionaires from all around the world.The gorgeous beaches, fantastic events, the luxurious restaurants and cafés, the opportunity of sailing with luxury boats seem t... [ read more ]
What is the Puy de Fou? You’ve probably never heard about this fantastic historical theme park. It is situated in Les Epesses, in the centre of the Vendée region. The park attracts about 1.5 million visitors yearly, making it the fourth most popular sight in the country. The idea of creating the park began with the discovery of a ruined Renaissance castle in the village in 1977. Today the theme park is a very attractive visitor attraction, including five different grandiose shows:... [ read more ]
If you are looking for a wonderful country which also houses child-friendly destinations, I suggest you to choose France. It is a fantastic country, owning some outstanding visitor attractions and tourist destinations. There are hundreds of fantastic natural and cultural sights which are with no doubt worth visiting.Museums, art galleries, national park, beaches, historic monuments, cathedrals and other sights…but all of these are attractive for the adults. What about the kids? Fra... [ read more ]
As one of the most beautiful regions of France, Provence is a paradise for nature-lovers. Situated in the south-eastern part of the country, the area includes mountainous regions and coastal lines at the same time. In case you are interested in a journey to this breathtaking region, I think you should read the following guide. Below I will present you some of Provence’s natural jewels. These are the following: the breathtaking and famous Verdon Gorge, the beautiful Mercantour Nationa... [ read more ]
For many of us May is the most beautiful month of the year. It is the time of the year when temperature is already warm, but not hot, the flowers and trees are blooming and everyone wants to escape in nature. In case you would like to visit France this May, I have another option for you. Instead of getting out in nature (or besides) why not attend a great French festival?The French love the festivals and they really know how to celebrate. There are great events and festivals all roun... [ read more ]
As one of the 27 regions of France, Limousin is situated in the south-western part of the country, mainly in the Massif Central which gives the area some picturesque landscapes. Limousin is a beautiful region with some fantastic towns and villages, including Brive-la-Gaillarde, Limoges, Ussel, Tulle, Guéret, Saint-Junien and others. Visiting this astonishing area is with no doubt a fantastic holiday option. In case you prefer smaller towns or villages instead of huge and noisy cities,... [ read more ]
Reims is an ancient city located in the Champagne region of France. The city is well known for its heritage cathedral, which is one of its main landmarks but not by far the only reason to visit this charming French town.Let us take you on a tour around the city and show you why you would love to visit this particular pearl of France with its charming houses, great French wine and picturesque cobble street villages in the whole area.Food and wineThe city center is known for its Art De... [ read more ]
Going to France this spring? In case you do, you must read the following guide. Below I will present you the top spring destinations in France, including the Loire Valley, Provence, Bordeaux, Paris and the less-known but magnificent town of Annecy.Springtime in France is considered an ideal time for campings, city breaks, cycling and walking tours. If you would like to admire France’s most breathtaking landscapes in bloom, this is the perfect time of the year to make a visit. Whate... [ read more ]
The westernmost department of continental France, Finistére is an astonishing region. It is home to dozens of beautiful visitor attractions, including Brest, Quimper, Locronan, Saint-Jean-Trolimon, Ushant and Brignogan-Plage. The department makes part of the beautiful region of Brittany. The department is very attractive for visitors. If you would also like to visit it, I suggest you to read the following article before traveling. It will serve as your tourist guide to the departmen... [ read more ]
You probably heard about “the most beautiful villages of France” (“Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”). This is actually an independent association which promotes picturesque small villages all over the country. In 2008 the list included about 150 such villages. These are divided in terms of France’s regions. In the following article I will present you the most beautiful villages in the Midi-Pyrénées. If you prefer to visit peaceful and scenic villages or communes instead o... [ read more ]
