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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
France is the perfect destination for art-lovers! I am absolutely sure that you’ve heard a lot about the French artists, their worldwide famous works and the astonishing museums which house these works. Rodin, Manet, Renoir, Monet, Delacroix, Gauguin and Cézanne are just some of the most famous French artists. There are numerous art museums in France of which many are situated in the capital city. The most famous and most popular ones are: Musée du Louvre, Musée Rodin, Musée d’Orsay,... [ read more ]
The spectacular historic town of Tours is situated in the central part of France. It is the capital of the department of Indre-et-Loire. Not only the city itself is an attractive destination, but the surrounding area named Touraine. There are dozens of amazing buildings and landmarks in the historic town of Tours, including its spectacular town hall, its magnificent St Gatien Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts of Tours, the spectacular building of the Hôtel Goüin, the botanical garden of t... [ read more ]
The scenic little village of Colmar is notable for its well-preserved historic town centre and buildings. It is home to dozens of outstanding landmarks (all are architectural jewels) and its fantastic museums. The commune is situated in the beautiful region of Alsace, being one of its most picturesque destinations. The beautiful commune of Colmar was founded in the 9th century. A visit to this tiny commune makes surely a great holiday. If you visit Strasbourg, take your time and make that al... [ read more ]
The attractive city of Lille is situated in Northern France, near the border with Belgium. The city lies on the Deûle River. It is considered the fourth largest metropolitan area of France. Lille is a spectacular city with numerous tourist attractions, of which many are architectural jewels influenced by Flemish architecture. These building were made of red and brown bricks. The houses are also magnificent, wearing the same characteristics. The fantastic attractions of Lille include the follo... [ read more ]
There are a large number of museums in France. Most of them are arts museums, including gorgeous collections of paintings, drawings, statues or sculptures. You can also find in France different themed museums, including technology, music, literature and so on. But have you heard about the interesting food or fashion museums of France? If you hadn’t, read on, because in the following article there will be presented the best fashion museums of the country. As we all know, France is worldwide f... [ read more ]
Situated in western France, on the Loire River, the spectacular city of Nantes is a popular tourist attraction. It is the 6th largest city in the country. Nantes is home to numerous stunning buildings and attractions. The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul are two of the main tourist attractions in the city. There are also numerous churches and basilicas in Nantes. Besides the religious buildings, there are several museums, gardens, parks and other histo... [ read more ]
Toulouse is a very attractive city located in the Haute-Garonne department, in southwestern France. It is situated about 590 km away from Paris, lying on the banks of the River Garonne, half-way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Toulouse was the capital of the province of Languedoc. It is now the capital of the Midi-Pyrénées region and also of the Haute-Garonne department. There are dozens of attractions and things to do in the wonderful city of Toulouse. Ranging from so... [ read more ]
