Burgundy is the hilly area of eastern France and is known worldwide for its fine wines. One-third of the region's wine is red ("rouge") and two-thirds white ("blanc"). The Burgundy region has five villages distinguished as "the prettiest villages of France" as well as three World Heritage Sites and a unique medieval building project. Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, is just over an hour and half by high speed train (TGV) from Paris or a more sedate train journey from Basel or Geneva. Alsace is a particularly beautiful part of France. Castles and ruins dot the hillsides and the towns retain an...
Burgundy is the hilly area of eastern France and is known worldwide for its fine wines. One-third of the region's wine is red ("rouge") and two-thirds...
Bordeaux evokes rich sensations with many. At the heart of the region is Bordeaux, the city that wine built. It's a place that reflects its elegant inheritance through its art, architecture and love of the good things in life. The fine wines of Bordeaux have exerted an important influence on the regions culinary excellence and there is a touch of eternity to Bordeaux's reputation. The Romans introduced winemaking to the region and, two thousand years later, Bordeaux continues to cultivate some of the best wines in the world. The Dordogne region combines the best of rural France with a passion...
Bordeaux evokes rich sensations with many. At the heart of the region is Bordeaux, the city that wine built. It's a place that reflects its elegant in...
The French Riviera (Cote d'Azur) is stunningly located on the beautiful coast of southeastern France. Adjacent to Monaco and bordering the Mediterranean, the French Riviera delights vacationers of all ages. Tourists visit the upscale resort towns as well as special events like the Nice Carnival and the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco. The French Riviera town of Cannes conjures up images of glamour, celebrity and sunshine. With its famous annual film festival it is regarded as the Hollywood of France. So pack your sunscreen, some comfy-yet-chic evening wear, and your best pair of sunglasses...
The French Riviera (Cote d'Azur) is stunningly located on the beautiful coast of southeastern France. Adjacent to Monaco and bordering the Mediterrane...
The historic French province of Champagne is located 160 kilometers east of Paris and has a long-standing tradition of viticulture dating from the first century. Indeed, there is no other place in the world to legally name a drink "champagne." Cavernous chalk tunnels stretch for kilometers under the modern cities of Reims and Epernay and are used as cellars for millions of bottles of the precious drink. Next door, the small, scenic European nation of Luxembourg is home to some of the leading European Union (EU) institutions. The European Investment Bank, Court of Justice, General Court and...
The historic French province of Champagne is located 160 kilometers east of Paris and has a long-standing tradition of viticulture dating from the fir...
In the southwestern corner of France on the Atlantic Ocean is the French Basque region where you can visit a number of beautiful seaside resort towns. Most famous is Biarritz, which was a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill as well as both French and English Royalty. Nearby is the city of Toulouse, a leading European centre of the aviation and space industries. Toulouse grew on the banks of the River Garonne and is the fourth largest in France (after Paris, Lyon, and Marseille). The city is rich in Gothic, Roman and Renaissance architecture.
In the southwestern corner of France on the Atlantic Ocean is the French Basque region where you can visit a number of beautiful seaside resort towns....
Lyon's "Vieux Lyon" (Old Town) is a gourmand's delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaissance houses is one of the most important in France and has many historical attractions to see including the Roman City and the Notre Dame de Fourviere Cathedral. The French Alps lie to the north of Provence and the French Riviera and are within easy to reach of Lyon, Geneva, Grenoble and Nice. The region is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the world and is called the "snow-capped roof" of Europe. The resort of Chamonix was the...
Lyon's "Vieux Lyon" (Old Town) is a gourmand's delight that is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers. This city of beautiful Renaiss...
Marseille is a major city in southern France and is the largest port city in the Mediterranean and the French Riviera. The city is a popular port of call for cruise ships and has many differences from Paris. You may even think you are in another country with its cliffs, fjords (clanques), sea views, beaches and harbours. The nearby ancient city of Montpellier is scenically built on two hills with the highest point at Place de Peyrou. This once sleepy and quiet French city is today a vibrant and scenic city influenced by Algerian immigrants and their colourful Arab market culture.
Marseille is a major city in southern France and is the largest port city in the Mediterranean and the French Riviera. The city is a popular port of c...
Tourists have long enjoyed the sunshine and the French "joie de vivre" in Nice, the elegant city on the French Riviera. The city is the second-most visited tourist destination in France with four million arrivals a year. Its Mediterranean beaches stretch for miles along the famous "Promenade des Anglais." Close to Nice and the French Riviera, the small, exclusive country of Monaco offers a touch of elegance and a taste of the high life. Monte Carlo features elegant resorts, a world-famous casino and just about everything the rich and famous look for. Monte Carlo is also known for its annual...
Tourists have long enjoyed the sunshine and the French "joie de vivre" in Nice, the elegant city on the French Riviera. The city is the second-most vi...
One can't help but be intoxicated by Paris. Maybe it's the steps you climb to the top of the Montmartre, the aroma of a freshly baked pain au chocolat from the patisserie on the corner, or the omnipresent chic of Parisians strolling down the Champs-Elysees. There is something special that makes Paris the most visited city in the world. The Loire Valley is world-famous for its historic towns, chateaus, Renaissance architecture and fine wines. The area includes Nantes, Orleans, Tours and Chartres as well as the appealing Royal towns of Amboise, Blois, Chinon and Chenonceaux. If you want to...
One can't help but be intoxicated by Paris. Maybe it's the steps you climb to the top of the Montmartre, the aroma of a freshly baked pain au chocolat...
Provence's natural beauty endures as resiliently as its Post-Impressionistic artwork now featured in faraway galleries. Fields of purple lavender and vivid sunflowers have been splashed across many a canvas in an attempt to capture the region's natural beauty. Paul Cezanne was born in Provence and the region once inspired Van Gogh, Gaugin, Monet, Renoir, Matisse and Picasso. The port of Marseille is older than France itself and the city of Avignon was once the centre of Christendom. Wherever you go in the Languedoc-Roussillon region you will experience its fine cuisine and Languedoc is now...
Provence's natural beauty endures as resiliently as its Post-Impressionistic artwork now featured in faraway galleries. Fields of purple lavender and ...