Bordeaux is distinguished by its exceptional 18th century architecture that has earned it the title of “Little Paris” around 200 years ago, and more recently its World Heritage status by UNESCO. Its recent urban developments are in a city where life is good, and where gastronomy, culture, shopping and services are held, near the famous vineyards of the world’s finest wines. Many discovery tours and gourmet strolls are offered in order to taste the local produce, and particularly the prestigious wines.
Bordeaux, Saint Emilion, Biarritz, Anglet
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is a land of contrasts, boasting coastline and mountains, lively towns and the deserts of the Causses. The Via Domitia route is dotted with ancient Roman structures, from the Bridge of Gard to the Nîmes Arenas, to the archaeological site at Ensérune. Power and religion have left their mark here with the Chartreuse de Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, the Kings’ Palaces of Majorca, the old fortified city in Carcassonne, the Archbishop’s Palace in Narbonne. The tragic saga of the Cathars has also not been forgotten, as visitors can see in the castles of Peyrepertuse or Puilaurens.
Carcasonne, Toulouse, Andorre, Perpignan.
Be moved by the Mont-Saint-Michel, Wonder of the Western World. Remember the major historical event that took place on the D-Day Beaches on 6th June 1944. Normandy offers the visitor the choice between the elegance of the seaside resorts on the Côte Fleurie of Deauville, Honfleur and Cabourg, and the wilder shores and fishing villages along the Cotentin peninsula. The Mont-Saint-Michel, which dominates the surrounding landscape, remains a must-see for all visitors with Europe’s highest high tides. Not forgetting the Côte d’Albâtre with its dramatic white cliffs and secluded creeks and fishing ports: Etretat, Fécamp, Dieppe.
Britanny, a region of legends and traditions. Brittany is deeply rooted in both the land and the sea, offering breathtaking landscapes and a very varied climate. It’s a great destination to discover beaches, cliffs, moorland and medieval towns. Dip right into the heart of its history. Share its culture, its identity, its true nature. Go diving, sailing or riding. And above all, make sure you relax!
Saint Malo, Rennes, Vannes, Angers, Nantes, La Rochelle.
The Alps is of course evocative of Mont Blanc and its massif easily accessible from the Vallée Blanche. The many hiking and climbing possibilities available have made the whole Chamonix valley immensely popular.. France’s first major ski resorts were started in Haute-Savoie: Chamonix first, in the nineteen twenties, which remains the best-known French resort in the world, Megève, the “jet set” resort and Saint Gervais with its discreet charm. You can also visit Lac Léman (Lake Geneva), with Thonon, Evian famous for its waters and Yvoire with its medieval village.
Geneve, Annecy, Chambery, Chamonix, Grenoble, Les Arcs, Menuires, Alpes d'huez.