Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the largest region in France, born from the reorganization of these regions in 2016. It extends over more than 86,000 square kilometers and includes a total of 12 departments including Gironde, Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques. . Obviously, visiting New Aquitaine cannot be done in a single trip, you will probably have to return several times, or stay there for a short while. Indeed, each of its departments has its own identity and its specialties, whether cultural, historical or even gastronomic. From Poitiers to Pau, via Bordeaux and Limoges, New Aquitaine never ceases to surprise with its wealth and its famous places to absolutely visit. So, are ... Read more
Visit France Today ! 25 Best Things to do in Provence, France (2024) Are you planning a trip and looking for the best things to do in Provence, France? We’re sharing all you need to know in this guide, including transportation tips, a map, and our favorite places to visit. Charming hilltop villages, vast Mediterranean landscapes, and a rugged coastline define this beautiful region in Southern France. Stretching from Avignon to Nice, Provence is renowned for its vibrant outdoor markets, aromatic lavender fields, lush vineyards, and rustic lifestyle. Provence has captured our hearts. We have spent months exploring this picturesque region in France, and we find ... Read more
Impressive mountains, paradisiacal beaches, surprising rock formations… Discover 35 of the most beautiful places in Corsica with photos to inspire you. Tourism in Corsica is a pure outdoor pleasure. It is impossible to get bored. Here’s our selection of must-see places in Corsica to inspire your trip! The best places to visit in Corsica – a difficult choice! We must admit that this list was difficult to establish. Every day, during a road trip around Corsica , you will shout how beautiful this island is. Seriously! But we have chosen our favorite places in Corsica to help you plan your itinerary: the most beautiful beaches, the most charming vill... Read more
Best places to visit in Ile de France, around Paris by Visit france today Ile de France: around Paris ‘Ile de France’ is used here as a collective term for the countryside surrounding Paris – the Parisians’ traditional playground. The natural way to cover the best places to visit is on day trips from Paris, or in passing. Alternately sophisticated and rural, the hunting ground of kings and artists’ inspiration, the lle de France’s historical associations are many. An embarrassment of royal palaces and noble châteaux nestle in the rolling woodlands improving on nature with their magnificent formal gardens. There are many museums, marvellous cathedrals in the ... Read more
23 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in Normandy Written by Lisa Alexander With its beautiful, varied scenery and rich history, Normandy has much to offer visitors. This distinctive region in northern France boasts a gorgeous countryside, coastline, and woodlands, as well as impressive castles, splendid churches, and picturesque ancient towns such as Rouen. One of France's most emblematic tourist sights , Mont Saint-Michel, and the summertime seaside resorts of Honfleur and Deauville, are among the top attractions of the region. Along the Channel coast, dramatic limestone cliffs drop off into the ocean, while Lower Normandy is characterized by verd... Read more
Normandy : the northwest region of France rolls off an English-speaking tongue as easily as a French one. It’s known for its bucolic countryside and impossibly long stretches of beach where the famous D-Day landings took place during WWII. Beyond the shores lies much to discover: a rich literary history, four protected designation of origin cheeses, and of course, the iconic Mont St-Michel, a surreal Gothic abbey dating from the 13th century set on top of an island that appears to float like a mystical dream on water during high tide. But the floating abbey is just the tip of an iceberg of things to do in the region, which can be divided into two main sections. There’... Read more
Top Best Places to Visit in Brittany by visitfrancetoday.com Brittany in western France has so much to offer visitors who want to explore thousands of years of history, see stunning coastal landscapes, and discover beautiful little islands. Whether you want to relax on a golden sandy beach, visit ancient ruins and medieval villages, or go cycling alongside the sea, we will help you experience the best of Brittany! We have traveled extensively through Brittany, so we’re very happy to share our favorite places of interest with you. If you’d like to find out more about how we can help you plan your trip to Brittany, we invite you to take a look at some ... Read more
11 of the best cities to visit in France A part from Paris and Bordeaux, France’s candidates for city breaks tend to get overlooked. And while the country’s famous regions — led by Brittany, Provence, the Loire, the Côte d’Azur and the Dordogne — are no secret, many of its urban centres are. That’s good news for fans of budget trips, and for anyone interested in unearthing an authentic secret. From sunny, magical Montpellier to German-flavoured Strasbourg and beach-lined La Rochelle, plenty of wonderful weekends are at hand. Everywhere on the list can be reached by train, too, with Nantes and Lille also easily accessible on ferries. These are the best citi... Read more
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