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 ]
French Renaissance architecture was imported to the country during the early 16th century. At that time numerous castles were built in the Loire Valley, but there are also spectacular buildings in other parts of France. Most examples of French Renaissance are castles (chateaus). These are magnificent and very attractive for visitors. The Chȃteau d’Amboise, the Chȃteau de Chambord, the Chȃteau de Fontainebleau or the Chȃteau de Chenonceau are just a few examples of the spectacular French ... [ read more ]
As we all know, France is one of the world’s most romantic countries. It is also a very famous destination for honeymooners. There are numerous romantic cities in the wonderful country of France and also dozens of romantic natural attractions. If you would like to spend your honeymoon in France, you read the right article, as there will be presented in the followings the top honeymoon destinations of the country. You can choose Paris, the spectacular Côte d’Azur or the magnificent Loire V... [ read more ]
The magnificent Loire Valley is 280 km long, being located in the middle stretch of the Loire River, in central France. It is considered the “Cradle of the French Language” and the “Garden of France” due to the abundance of fantastic vineyards, fruit orchards, artichoke and asparagus fields. The valley is also remarkable for its historic towns and architecture. In 2000, UNESCO declared the central part of the Loire River as a World Heritage Site. It is a spectacular place to visit whil... [ read more ]
All major French cities, and even the smallest towns in France are worth exploring in details, getting to know their quirks and particularities, but unfortunately most travelers don't have enough time to lavish all their attention on one single place. Getting to know a country in only a few weeks is impossible, but at least you can get a taster of what it has to offer - all you need to do is take a tour. Whether you are planning on touring an entire region, or if you want to stick to short a... [ read more ]
It is a truth universally acknowledged that France is the homeland of romance, and if you're yearning for a truly romantic holiday à deux with your loved one, then there's no better destination for it then France. A romantic holiday can be had in mostly any French tourist destination, but there are are few places in France which are so eminently romantic that you can't possibly go wrong by visiting them. So if you want to surprise your significant other with a trip to l'hexagone, then here ... [ read more ]
An autumn without any red and gold leafs is not exactly a great autumn, and anyone who has ever enjoyed the crunch of dry leaves under their feet will tell you so. Luckily, if you find yourself in France this autumn, you won't have to part with the traditional autumn atmosphere, because there are plenty of places in France where you can get as much fall foliage as you want. Besides, after the dead month of August, autumn is the season when France's cities and towns come to life again and res... [ read more ]
If one has to choose the biggest hotspot of cycling in Europe, then the winner can hardly be an other country than France, the country that made cycling one of the most exciting sports on the planet. The Tour de France is watched by millions of people in France and abroad every summer, and you'd have to be completely made of stone not to end up rooting for a cyclist and eagerly waiting for new developments in the tour. But you definitely don't have to be a professional cyclist in order to enjoy ... [ read more ]
One of the most memorable things about France are the countless chateaus scattered throughout the country. French chateaus seem to be the closest thing to a fairytale castle you can get, and they are enveloped in an aura of mystery and history both. These beautiful chateaus are not just for decoration, they are a symbol of France's rich history, and some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Although there are close to several thousand chateaus in the country, some of them... [ read more ]
