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 ]
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 ]
France is a fascinating country with dozens of fantastic visitor attractions. Some of the world’s most breathtaking sights can be found here, in France. Such attractions are the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Notre Dame Basilica, the Papal Palace in Avignon, Mont Saint-Michel, Chartres Cathedral, the Louvre Museum and so on. There are tens or maybe even hundreds of fascinating cultural sights in France which are with no doubt worth visiting. If you prefer to visit cultural sig... [ read more ]
One of the most scenic historic towns of France, Poitiers is situated in the region of Poitou-Charentes. Lying on the river Clain, the tiny town is famous for its architectural remains, picturesque streets and religious sights. If you are planning a journey to this beautiful region, I suggest you to visit the historic town of Poitiers! In order to help you find the best attractions of the town, below I will present you some of these: Saint-Pierre Cathedral, the Palace of Poitiers, the Notre-... [ read more ]
Vallon-Pont-d’Arc is a wonderful commune situated in the southern part of France, in the department of Ardèche. This small, but very attractive village is extremely popular among visitors. During winter months the village is very peaceful, but during summer the number of visitors is about ten-fold the population of Vallon-Pont-d’Arc.You may have already heard about this scenic village, but if you haven’t, the following guide might help you make the final decision about visiting it... [ read more ]
Normandy – one of the most beautiful and most important historic regions of France. With its wonderful natural jewels, historic settlements and astonishing cultural sights Normandy attracts a large number of visitors every year. If you are interested in cultural attractions, looking for a great region to visit, I suggest you to choose this spectacular destination. Normandy is one of France’s geographical regions. It corresponds with the former Duchy of Normandy. Normandy is famous for it... [ read more ]
The historic town of Perpignan is located in the south of France. This city is known for its medieval architecture and its many markets, including the Marché aux Puces vintage market.The ancient city is located at the foot of the Pyrénées, near the junction of the Basse and Têt rivers. This medieval town has many narrow cobbled streets, stone buildings and many shops. Most of the food sold in the local markets is produced in the region, including fruit, vegetables and wine. So here i... [ read more ]
The beautiful French city of Avignon is a great place to visit! It is extremely popular among tourists due to its historical importance and fantastic landmarks. The city lies in the department of Vaucluse, in the south-eastern part of the country. Nicknamed the “City of Popes”, the wonderful city is the capital of the department and its largest settlement. It has preserved its historic centre, ramparts, its famous bridge and wonderful papal palace. Visiting Avignon is with no doubt a mem... [ read more ]
Situated in the south-eastern part of France, the wonderful Languedoc-Roussillon region is one of the country’s several administrative regions. Its main urban travel destinations are the following: Nîmes, Montpellier and Carcassonne. Besides, there are numerous spectacular tourist attractions in the region. Whether you travel with your family or you are a young adventurous traveler, you will surely find at least one sight which suits your preferences. From caves to wildlife parks, from aq... [ read more ]
The beautiful and historic region of Burgundy is situated in the eastern part of the country. There are dozens of things to do and to see in the area. Burgundy is not famous only due to its wonderful tourist attractions and historic settlements, but for its expensive wines, too. Below I will present you the best historical attractions in Burgundy.From churches to archeological sites, from medieval villages to chateaus, Burgundy has it all! There is no tourist who can not find at least on... [ read more ]
