Very few among the millions of tourists who visit France have any idea that just 30 miles west of Paris is one of the most unusual wildlife parks in the world. Parc Zoologique de Thoiry is home to a 16th century castle that has housed generations of Counts of La Panouse, including the present generation. The castle ‘grounds’ encompass 150 hectares (about 750 acres) of which some 240 acres could Read More ...
Despite stiff competition from many countries across the globe, France has defied the odds and hung onto its crown as the skiing capital of the world. While we in the UK will understand it; close proximity, no language problems, advocates of all winter sports are travelling thousands of miles to take to the French slopes, and also indulge in the infamous après ski and fabulous gastronomy. Seriously though, if you Read More ...
The Church Sainte-Croix is in Bordeaux, France. Its abbey is an ancient Benedictine monastery. Although the abbey was founded in the seventh century, the present church was built towards the end of the eleventh century and in the early twelfth century. With a Romanesque facade, it has the shape of a Latin cross. The building consists of a nave of five bays with aisles, a transept with a large apse on each arm, Read More ...
Besides the Eiffel Tower, the Loire Valley and the odd Chateaux, France has many other exciting attractions to offer the tourist. For the camping holidaymaker in France there are many day trips available, amongst them four unusual places that are well worthy of a visit. Paris is home to some of the most famous sights and places of interest in the world, and nearly all are located on the surface Read More ...
A visit to the iconic city of Paris with children doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. With a range of fun and often educational activities available, the whole family are sure to love holidays to France’s capital city. If you don’t know where to start planning your itinerary, here are five activities that are guaranteed to leave all family members grinning from ear to ear: 1. Disneyland Paris No Read More ...
An Advertorial Feature The world’s biggest annual sporting event kicks off on July 2nd in France – the Tour de France. The riders will have to push themselves to the limit over three gruelling weeks, but the only work you need to do is a little research into the best hotels & cheap car hire options, all of which can be completed within the next 30 minutes. In two shakes Read More ...
Minervois has had grapes cultivated since the times of the Gallo-Romans and today Minervois remains the most famous wine-growing region of the Languedoc-Roussillon of the south of France. Wine is not the only thing to discover here, there is much more like Roman Churches, the abbey of Caunes near Rieux-Minervois, the prehistoric grottos and the beautiful villages that dot the Canal du Midi. The Canal du Midi is an oasis Read More ...
No trip to the South East of France is complete without a visit to Vaucluse and Mont Ventoux, which stands an impressive1912 metres high. The many trails around the region will delight both mountain bikers and hikers. Road cyclists will know it as being the host to stages of the Tour de France on eight separate occasions. These stages have climaxed at the very peak of Mont Ventoux, after a Read More ...
Notre Dame de Paris is one of the most famous buildings in the world, and perhaps the most well-known cathedral. Beautiful gothic architecture and hundreds of years of history make it a must see destination for everyone. Luckily, cheap flights to Paris have made the City of Lights incredibly accessible and now you can go and visit this stunning cathedral yourself. Notre Dame de Paris is one of the finest Read More ...
As of 2009 there are 890 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including one approved in 1979 called Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vezere Valley in the Department of the Dordogne, Region of Aquitaine. The designation applies chiefly to the caves at Lascaux, which were discovered in 1940 by four teenagers (and a dog named Robot), and opened to the public just after WWII. The Lascaux complex of caves Read More ...
