The contiguous region of Burgundy, in the center of France, is a crossroad of diverse civilizations. Traveling east to Strasbourg, Alsace Region's capital, for a combination of French and German heritages peacefully coexisting with the Vosges Mountains as a backdrop. Wandering to the southeast, to Nice or Cannes, relax on that famed Riviera that stretches along the Mediterranean coast.
The adjacent region is fair Provence, known for its fields of lavender, olive groves and herbs. Here you discover traces of ancient Rome, or in Avignon, the seat of seven popes for most of the 14th century. The other south of France lies in the southwest, where fishing villages dot the Atlantic coast as well as Bordeaux, its main city. This area produces one of the most famous wines. In this part of the country there is the town of Perigord, dating back to Roman times, the Basque country and the Pyrenees. France will never cease to fascinate you.
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Sunny Provence is known for its fields of lavender, olive groves and herbs. The region is rich in gastronomy, wine, art and history. You can see traces of ancient Rome, such as the 2000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct. From more modern times, a series of seven popes made Avignon their home for most of the 14th century. What best characterizes...
Known as -the other south of France-, the Atlantic coastline is the dominant physical feature of this region. Discover Bordeaux, perhaps the most famous wine producing area on the globe, the fortified town of Perigord dating back to Roman times, the Basque country, the Pyrenees and Europe's largest forest. Deserted beaches and a host of...
Suspended between the Mediterranean and snow-capped peaks, the sunny Riviera is a land of contrasts. In addition to the renowned resorts, the area is rich with famous museums of modern art and pottery. Visit the perfumeries at Grasse, where most of the world's fragrances are produced. The Riviera's mild climate is a magnet for visitors...
Most of the vineyards in the Champagne region can be found in Epernay and nearby Reims. In Reims you will also find the beautiful Louis XV Palace, the Roman Porte de Mars, and many museums dedicated to the art of making this effervescent wine. The13th-century Reims Cathedral is a famous jewel of Gothic architecture. The cathedral, a UNESCO...
This region is composed of eight departments and includes the area surrounding Paris within a radius of 50 miles. For the nature lover, Ile-de-France offers peaceful valleys, forests and wildlife. Our selected hotels are chosen for their character and proximity to historic castles. Extend your stay to visit Napoleon's elegant Fontainebleau,...
Paris remains - in spite of all the hackneyed cliches and millions of tourist feet that have trampled across it - one of the most inspiring and rewarding cities in the world. Paris is packed with cultural monuments, old and new, and takes nothing for granted. One look at the ambitious projects planned for the next decade is proof that Paris...
Most of the vineyards in the Champagne region can be found in Epernay and nearby Reims. In Reims you will also find the beautiful Louis XV Palace, the Roman Porte de Mars, and many museums dedicated to the art of making this effervescent wine. The13th-century Reims Cathedral is a famous jewel of Gothic architecture. The cathedral, a UNESCO...
Touched by a combination of French and German heritage, a visit to Alsace is a journey back in time. Visit the soaring Strasbourg cathedral, among the finest examples of gothic architecture in Europe. Explore Baccarat, home of the world-renowned crystal. There are medieval castles and prestigious vineyards with the Vosges Mountains as a...
Throughout the Loire Valley you will discover the lush, rolling countryside and mild climate that enchanted kings and nobles for centuries. Discover the many cathedrals, museums and magnificent royal chateaux. History is everywhere, as is a realm of romance and mystery. Wines from the Loire Valley are among the best produced in France.
This warm and hospitable region is home to the picturesque seaport of Honfleur, the World War II landing beaches, the famous tapestry in Bayeux, the Mont-St.-Michel abbey, Monet's home in Giverny and costal resorts.
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