France in a few words tour the Country and find out why you really should go...
Contrasting landscapes, traditions abound, a mix of dialects. 40,000 monuments, 10,000 châteaux, abbeys and manor houses, 6,000 museums and over 1,000 festivals...
..........in France it is diversity that holds court and the great wealth of heritage provides remarkable evidence.
..........from historic places to interactive hubs using the latest multimedia technology a eclectic mix that tell you about France.
..........from museums filled with major artworks to historic traditions the epitimony of French history.
France is the most visited country in the world. It has everything that you could ever want to see: Stunning Paris, great beaches, more historic sites than any other, stunning scenery, incredible mountain ranges; and on and on..... France is also a hospitable place. It has great food, the best wines and and did we mention the scenery?
Paris, the city of vibrancy and its surroundings are one of the most historic and cultured places on the planet. Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities.
West of France is the Atlantic Coast. In the north Normandy & Brittany have rolling hills, sandy beaches and quaint little harbour towns. Normandy & Brittany have a rugged coast and many neolithic historic sites. It has a unique atmosphere; you can still sense the Celtic origin of the region.
The eastern border contains Alsace, Lorraine, Franche Comté and Burgundy regions. The landscape has rolling hills, fantastic scenery and many magnificent cities, such as Metz, Strasbourg, Nancy and Dijon. The region produces many famous wines, including smooth pinot noirs and chardonnays treasured the world over.
Central France is in many ways the most quiet. But the greatest treasure of this region is the Loire valley, with many great castles, monuments and beautiful towns. Chartres with its famous cathedral is rated among the most beautiful French cities.
The Alps are renowned for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. Albertville, Grenoble and Chamonix have all hosted the Olympic games. This is not all the Alps are visited for. The Mountain range also hase lovely towns to visit, such as Chambéry, Annecy or Grenoble.
The South with its Mediterranean nature, good food, roman ruins and one cannot forget the Riviera; draws many visitors every year. Towns like Orange and Arles and cities such as Marseille and Toulon are ′′must visits′′. The Provence is dotted with scenic small villages. In the South West of France the Dordogne is a traditionally French region with much to see and do to really experience the true nature of the Country. The valley is so scenic, the towns are so perfect and the food is so tasty, that it is hard to believe that the people who live here go anywhere outside of their own backdoor!
The Languedoc has its own language and culture. This alone exemplifies it′′s true independent traditions. In the south of the Languedoc you find the Pyrenees, a mountain range spanning France and Spain. This region is perfect hiking territory. The towns of Toulouse and Montpellier are worth a visit and the medieval town of Carcassone is a top destination with its walled city.
The stunning Loire Valley is listed by UNESCO in its World Heritage list. The originality of the valley has gained international recognition from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes-sur-Loire.A must see on any tour of France.
The châteaux of the Loire; discover their magnificent setting. The cultural landscape that has recently been listed by UNESCO. The river is as much a part of the landscape as the valley itself, the river is as unspoilt now as it has ever been.
Bordeaux is also included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. This recognises the beauty and style of Bordeaux′′s architectural heritage, which has developed harmoniously over the last few hundred years and remained remarkably well-preserved. The Bordeaux World Heritage site is the largest urban entity to be recognised by UNESCO. It covers half of the city, from the outer boulevards to the banks of the river Garonne.
To experience France like the french do you need to live like the French do. Not in Hotels but in amongst the communities eating and immersing yourself in the culture. We have many properties from small quaint little gites to chateaux and villa, you choose from them but be mindful to browse because we do have some of the best on offer. Book direct with the owner through our payment gateway and prepare for France, you will love it.
