Strasbourg, is in the north-east part of France, near the German border. It is the largest city in the Alsace region and is where the European Parliament sits. The city is very important for politics in the Western world but is also a very interesting place to visit because of its very impressive architecture. Some of the most prominent examples of gothic architecture can be seen in this part of Read More ...
Paris is a great tourist destination, home to many of the world’s most famous buildings and monuments, but apart from Disneyland Paris it is not a city that lends itself to family holidays; unless you know where to look. Aquaboulevard, an indoor water park, is not just the largest city-centre leisure pool of its type in France, but is actually the biggest in Europe; an ideal way to let the Read More ...
Going on holiday is not only the chance to experience new sights sounds and cultures, it also gives us the chance to buy the goods they are famous for right from the source. These are invariably cheaper as you are cutting out the transportation costs as well as the UK suppliers cut of the profits. As far as this is concerned, you are literally spoilt for choice when you take Read More ...
France is famous for its castles and chateaux and one of the most famous regions for exploring these fantastic buildings is the Loire, here you will find such stunning castles as chateaux Chenonceau. Most people don’t seem to realise that there are many of these buildings all around France and several of them surround the city of Paris. One of the most famous of these buildings is the Chateau de Read More ...
Think of France, and Mickey Mouse and American culture may not immediately spring to mind; but that hasn’t stopped Disneyland Paris becoming one of the country’s most visited attractions since it opened in 1992. The theme park now attracts more than one million visitors a year to the small town of Marne-la-Vallee on the outskirts of Paris, and Disneyland Paris even has its own hotels and restaurants, and families need Read More ...
Located on the coast of the Mediterranean in Southern France, St. Tropez is considered one of the French Riviera’s premier tourist locations. Being close to Cannes, the town plays host to many a famous actor and director, especially following Cannes’ renowned film festival. Visitors to St. Tropez are drawn to the region’s warm climate, sandy beaches, vivid azure waters for which the coast is named, and relaxed beach side atmosphere. Read More ...
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 ...
Toulouse is located between the Atlantic coast in the Mediterranean and it is a wonderful mix of the present and the past. The area is rich in architecture and history but it is also a centre for technology in Europe and is a key part of the European Space Programme. One of the top attractions in Toulouse therefore must be Space City which is located in the east part of Read More ...
First flights to and from France take off in April The buzz words amongst the staff at Blackpool Airport are ‘Vive La France! as they get set to launch their new seasonal service that will run to and from the Albert Picardie Airport that is in Northern France. The service will also bring many new visitors to Lancashire as it gets itself ready for a year of iconic and exciting Read More ...
Paris has been given many names over the years; Fashion Capital of the World, City of Love and City of Light. If you’re visiting then there are many places that you simply can’t afford to miss. The Musee du Louvre, or Grand Louvre, is one of the most famous of the 153 museums in Paris. With its noticeable glass pyramid entrance it is highly distinctive and home to some of Read More ...
