Pont du Gard – World Heritage Site
Photo by Wolfgang Staudt It’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Both the Pont du Gard and the surrounding countryside are absolutely stunning. The Pont du Gard was built shortly before the Christian era to allow the aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long) to cross the Gard river. The Roman...
Holidaying in France
France is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country attracts more than 70 million overseas visitors every year. The stunning architecture, beautiful landscape, exotic culture, mouth-watering cuisine and friendly people ensure that your French holiday is a memorable one. Top Destinations France features a diverse landscape. There are lush green...
Spectacular Verdon Gorge
The Verdon Gorge in south-eastern France (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur region), is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful. It is about 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named after its startling turquoise-green colour, one of...
Cité de Carcassonne
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortified architectural group located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is located on the right bank of the Aude, on the hill, in the south-east part of the actual city. Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified...
Guide To Disneyland Paris
It’s many kids dream to visit Disneyland Paris, seeing Mickey Mouse and his friends or going for the thrilling roller coaster rides. People come here from all across the world, speaking in a variety of languages and all different religions, making Disneyland Paris a more interesting place to visit. Each year it is estimated that...
Collioure – a Gem on the Languedoc Coast
Collioure is a picturesque port on the Mediterranean coast near the Spanish border. It nestles behind a backdrop of the Pyrenees. Perpignan is a short drive away, and sandy beaches stretch from Argeles eastwards. Although there is a small beach, most visitors come to enjoy the ambiance. You can walk around the port, dip your...
Great Dune of Pyla – Go Find It Now
The Great Dune of Pyla is the tallest sand dune in Europe. It is located in La Teste-de-Buch close to Archachon, France and lies to the south of the entrance to Bay of Archachon on the Atlantic coast. Great Dune of Pyla is 60 km from the city of Bordeaux. The dune is about 500...
Monet’s Garden – Go Find It Now
Do try to visit the Gardens – a busy attraction during the Summer so perhaps a visit early or late Summer to avoid the crowds? Giverny sits on the the River Seine. The village lies 80 km (50 miles) from Paris, west and slightly north, in Normandy. Monet’s house and gardens were opened to public...
Puy-de-Dôme: Go Find It Now
Puy-de-Dôme is part region of Auvergne and is located in central France. The department is in the Massif Central and boasts more than 80 volcanic craters. It is three hours from Paris and an hour from Lyon by highways A71 and A72. The A75 links it to the Mediterranean Sea. Its main cities are...
Château de Chenonceau – Go Find It Now
No visit to France is complete without a visit to a chateau! One of the most spectacular is The Château de Chenonceau located near the small village of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire département of the Loire Valley in France. It was built on the site of an old mill on the River Cher, sometime before...
Avignon – Go Find It Now
Avignon is a French town bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. The ancient town centre is surrounded by its medieval ramparts. The Saint Bénézet bridge (when is a bridge a bridge?), over the Rhône River, only stretches across half the river with four arches (out of the initial 22) remain which start...
Verdon Gorge – Go Find It Now
The Verdon Gorge, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe’s most beautiful. It is about 25 kilometers long and up to 700 meters deep. The Gorge was formed by the action of the Verdon River, which is named after its startling turquoise-green colour, one of the canyon’s...
