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FRENCH VACATIONS
French vacations - French vacations in all regions of France. Aquitaine Provence Brittany Normandy Loire valley Charentes Languedoc French vacations in Auvergne Alsace Burgundy Centre Champagne-Ardennes Corsica Franche-Compte Ile-de-France French vacations in Limousin Lorraine Midi-Pyrenees Paris Pays de la Loire Poitou-Charentes Rhone-Alpes
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French vacations in Alsace.
Alsace, boasts a rich historical inheritance, famous Romance sites and its famous gastronomy and wines. Dream vacations are found here. The Alsatians like to have fun within a setting that is often described as romantic thanks to its half-timbered houses and green landscape. Come and vacation in Alsace.
French vacations in Aquitaine. Set between the Atlantic Ocean and mountains, Aquitaine is a region created for everyone. A vacation destination for lovers of history. Privileged to witness the history of the hundred years war and prehistory as the caves of Lascaux show, and many other historical sites worth visiting. Diverse landscapes that are stunning, forests of pine, green countryside, sheer cliffs on the Basque coast, nature reserves in the Pyrenees, its rich cuisine. Aquitaine is the prince of regions. Come and vacation in Aquitaine. French vacations in Auvergne. The Auvergne is a mix of extinct volcanoes, thick forest, wide rivers, deep lakes and dark mountains. A vacation destination for the adventurous. The Auvergne is the oldest geological mountain range in France - part of France's largest national park, the Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. Loved by those who come in search of Romanesque churches and medieval chateaux and enjoy cycling, skiing, hand-gliding and walking. Come and vacation in the Auvergne. French vacations in Brittany. Brittany stands at the most western tip of France with a rugged northern coastline being one of its most spectacular features. A superb vacation destination. Steeped in Celtic history, Brittany has many myths and legends, prehistoric megaliths that rise mysteriously out of the sea and a culture of its own. Brittany has hundreds of white sandy beaches, tall majestic cliffs and tiny fishing villages. Brittany and the Bretons are proud of their legendary forests, moors and castles. Quimper is where Brittany culture is at its most dominant - seafood, crepes, cider and traditional Breton lace are found here in abundance. Come and vacation in Brittany. French vacations in Burgundy. The Burgundy landscape is a wine vacations dream with a wide mix of forestland, the famous vineyards of Cote d'Or and rolling farmland. Formerly part of Holland, Luxembourg, Flanders and Belgium, Burgundy is still one of the most prosperous vacation regions in France. Evidence of past wealth can be found in Dijon, the abbeys of Vezelay and Fontenay and the wine Chateaux that dominate the landscape. Burgundy is a wine vacation lover's dream with many of the world's most famous and celebrated wines being produced here. The local Burgundy cuisine is also famous for snails stuffed with garlic and shallots, boeuf bourguignon and pochouse. Come and vacation in Burgundy. French vacations in Centre. The region of the Centre or Loire Valley built its enviable reputation around the magnificent Chateaux that were built by kings during the 15th to the 18th Centuries. Chateuax vacations and Chateaux tours provide excellent vacation opportunities. Explore the gardens at Villandry and the cathedrals in Bourges and Chartres. The cathedral in Chartres hosts what is considered to be France's finest stained-glass window. Wine-tasting vacations are a must - Valencay, Vouvray, Sancerre and Montlouis are just some of the excellent wines produced in the Centre (Loire Valley). Come and vacation in the Loire valley. French vacations in Champagne-Ardennes. Vacations in Champagne-Ardennes. The Region of Champagne-Ardennes more formerly known as The Ardennes lies on the borders of France and Belgium. Ardennes is the Celtic word for forest obviously named because this region is covered by forests. The Champage grape is grown in abundance on the hills and fields whilst the river Meuse meanders across this beautiful region of France. Wine lovers come to vacation and sample the fine champagne from the many chateaux and champagne tasting houses. Vacations here are just one long celebration. Come and vacation in Champagne-Ardennes. French vacations in Corsica. A vacation in Corsica has something to offer everyone - incredibly wild coastlines, a huge national park, dark granite mountains, black forests, scented scrubland, stunning lakes, mysterious marshlands, exotic palm trees, rolling vineyards and even a desert. Vacations in Corsica are unforgettable. Corsica the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean and has remained unspoiled by tourism. Corsica's most famous son was Napoleon and no vacation would be complete without a visit to his birthplace. There is a strong Italian influence on Corsica, which has retained a separate identity to that of mainland France. The language of Corsu resembles Italian more than French and is still widely spoken. Come and vacation on Corsica. French vacations in Franche-Comte. The Franche-Comte is a little known region by those who regularly vacation in France. A vacation destination, renowned for its beautiful mountains, forest, high plateaux, splendid lakes and stunning waterfalls. The valley of the Doubs is well worth a visit for its historic caves and majestic waterfalls. No vacation would be complete without a visit to Baume-les-Messieurs. The Franche-Compte includes the Jura mountains, famous for their cross-country skiing and nursery slopes. If you are looking for a skiing vacation for novices, this is the place to learn to ski. Come and vacation in Franche-Comte. French vacations in Ile-de-France. Vacations in the Ile-de-France are a diverse mix of culture, romance, history, cuisine and nature. The Ile-de-France is home to the country's capital, Paris, one of the most highly visited vacation capitals of the world. No vacation to Paris would be complete without a visit to the Louvre gallery, a trip up the Eiffel Tower with its magnificent views across Paris and a walk around the Pompidou centre. Like all cities, Paris is surrounded by suburbs but retains a feeling of space with its wide boulevards and chateaux. If you are taking a vacation in Paris, you must visit the palace of Versailles, still France's most popular tourist attraction. The countryside of the Ile-de-France is rich with forests and agricultural farmland. The forest of Fontainebleu is popular with rock climbers, walkers and cyclists. Come and vacation in the Ile-de-France. French vacations in Languedoc-Roussillon. Vacations in the Languedoc-Roussillon can have a distinctly Spanish-Italian feel. Italian-Roman influences to the east of the region and Spanish influences the closer you get to the Pyrenees. The two provinces of Languedoc and Roussillon were merged in the 1960's to form the Languedoc-Roussillon. Despite this political movement of borders, the Languedoc and Roussillon remain separated by their cultures. Invaded by the Romans who left the great amphitheatre in Nimes and the amazing Pont du Gard aqueduct as monuments to their architectural abilities, this area is also home to the Camargue. Vacations in the Languedoc-Roussillon cater for every taste with mountains, inland rivers, salt marshes, stunning beaches, the Mediterranean and vineyards that date back to Roman times. No vacation would be complete without a visit to Montpellier and Nimes. The Cathars also left their mark with numerous historical sites and restored medieval cities like Carcassonne, the turreted fortress city that was the centre of numerous religious conflicts over the years. Come and vacation in Languedoc-Roussillon. French vacations in Limousin. Vacations in Limousin are the perfect setting if you are looking for a more rural region of France. Limousin is heavily wooded has splendid green hills and pasture land like nowhere else in France. Limousin is where the famous Limousin cattle are bred and the local economy is heavily based on agriculture. The Limousin has numerous springs, fast rivers and great lakes, especially in the department of the Creuse known as the 'chateau d'eau' of France. Limoges is the capital of the Limousin and gives its name to the enamel and fine porcelain manufactured locally. No vacation would be complete without a visit to the numerous museums and craft shops. Make sure you visit the Musee National Adrien-Dubouche, dedicated to the Limoges porcelain trade, explore the narrow streets of the old quarter and the botanical garden and excellent bars, cafes and restaurants. Come and vacation in the Limousin. French vacations in Lorraine. Vacations in Lorraine have a Germanic feel to them. Lorraine is famous for two things, Quiche Lorraine and the Cross of Lorraine. Charles de Gaulle's double-barred cross, the emblem of Lorraine chosen by the French resistance fighters in WWII as their symbol of defiance. Those of you looking to vacation in Lorraine must visit the two elegant cities, (both capitals at one time). Nancy, which is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture and Metz which famous for its stained glass and magnificent cathedral. Walking vacations in the unspoiled Lorraine countryside or vacations where you can relax at one of the many spas. Come and vacation in Lorraine. French vacations in Midi-Pyrenees. Vacations in the midi-Pyrenees are perfect for those of you who love the great outdoors. Canoeing, pot holing, walking, bird watching, camping, fishing, flora and forna and climbing are popular in the summer with skiing in the popular ski resorts in the Pyrenees in winter. Known for its spectacular landscapes and deep gorges, this is a region of France to explore. Come and discover the abundance of fortified villages here. The city of Albi will enchant art lovers who will delight at the Museum of Toulouse-Lautrec housing the works of the artist and other famous artists such as degas, Matisse and Rodin. Lourdes, is probably the most famous pilgrimage site in Europe - you can visit the Grotte Massabielle where visions of the Virgin were seen by Bernadette Soubirous a 14yr old girl in 1858. Pilgrimages are made all year round by those hoping for a miracle cure. Come and vacation in the midi-Pyrenees. French vacations in Nord-Pas De Calais. Vacations in the Nord-Pas De Calais, the north western point of France, offer a variety of things to do. Often passed by, by vacationers on their way to the more warmer areas of France, the Nord-Pas De Calais is popular with day trippers. A beautiful coastline that is rich in bird life, the Nord-Pas De Calais provides some excellent cuisine. Originally Nord-Pas De Calais was part of Belgium and Holland as Flanders. Nowadays, some locals still speak Flemish and, unlike the rest of France, the most popular drink is beer and not wine. There are numerous beer festivals and fairs throughout the year known locally as braderies. The city of Lille, home to the Eurotunnel, has fantastic nightlife, shopping centres, restaurants, clubs and bars and a definite cosmopolitan feel to it. If the shops in Lille are not enough, make sure you stop off in Calais to fill your car up with cheap but good quality wine, bread, cheese, spirits and other French delights. Come and vacation in the Nord-Pas De Calais. French vacations in Normandy. Vacations in Normandy have a certain chic-ness to them. Basse-Normandie (lower Normandy) is usually compared to the English countryside with hedgerows separating acres of meadows and apple orchards. Normandy is home to some of France's best pungent cheeses and cider. Normandy derives its name from the Viking Norsemen who sailed up the river Seine in the 9th Century. They settled in Rouen - a beautiful city of culture, dominated by Claude Monet's favourite cathedral. From Rouen, the river Seine flows toward the Cote d'Albatre (Alabaster Coast) - a coastline of chalky cliffs with fabulous pebble beaches. High Normandy (Haute-Normandie) is favoured by Parisians who often escape city life to come and relax in the popular seaside resort of Fecamp. This coastline stills holds the same fascination today as it did when 19th Century impressionist painters came to capture the resplendent land and seascapes. Come and vacation in Normandy. French vacations in Pays de la Loire. Come and vacation in the Pays de la Loire a region of sharp contrasts. Nature enthusiasts, sailors and windsurfers amongst you will love the windswept coastline of the Vendee with its long sandy beaches and coastal islands like Noirmoutier. Inland the pays de la Loire gives way to flat, undulating landscapes ideal for to cycling vacations and walking. No vacation is complete without visiting the historical towns of Saumur, Nantes and Angers all of which provide an almost endless supply of restaurants, bars, cafes, churches, castles and museums. The Pays de la Loire is one of the most prolific wine producing areas of France. Wine tasting vacations are a popular choice amongst visitors. East and west of Saumur lie a number of impressive Troglodyte dwellings, used nowadays for storing wine or growing mushrooms. Come and vacation in the Pays de la Loire. French vacations in Picardie (Picardy). Vacations in Picardie (Picardy); the home of some of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Visiting the war graves is a humbling experience. Many of France's most beautiful cathedrals are situated in Picardy. The capital, Amiens boasts a spectacular Gothic cathedral and try not to miss the cathedral cities of Laon and Reims. The river Somme that lends its name to the department of the somme and the famous battle winds through Picardy and is home to extensive wildlife. To the south of Amiens, most of Picardy is flat agricultural farmland. Heading southeast, the countryside has wooded hills that merge with the plains of nearby region of Champagne. Here you will find the historical towns of Soissons and Compiegne, the latter is famed for its royal palace, built on the edge of a forest and used for hunting. Come and vacation in Picardy. French vacations in Poitou-Charentes. Come and vacation in The Poitou-Charentes, one of the most popular vacation hot spots in France. Shady pine forests, sandy coastlines with beaches that seem to go on forever and the valley of the Charente river with its locks and waterside Chateuax.. The Poitou-Charentes is famous for it Romanesque churches particularly in the thriving centre of Poitiers the capital. The arch and amphitheatre in Saintes are vestiges of the Roman Empire and well worth a visit. The seaside towns of Royan, Rochefort and La Rochelle all suffered heavy bombing in WWII and are well worth visiting and the latter two are considered among the prettiest towns in France. You can sample much of the region's seafood and try the oysters. Masses of excellent fish restaurants abound. Futuroscope is the fantastic theme park which presents cutting edge technology in futuristic settings. Come and vacation in The Poitou-Charentes. French vacations in Provence. Vacations in Provence, the cote d'azur , the French Riviera, St Tropez, Cannes and Nice - the list goes on, all household names all famous the world over for positive reasons. From the aromatic lavender fields and unspoiled villages of Haute Provence to the fishing harbours and the coastline of the Cote D'Azur, Provence is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the South of France. The landscape of Provence is as varied as it is rich, with the salt marshes of the Camargue to the west, the Verdon river gorges inland, the Alps to the east and the sun-drenched coves and beaches to the south. Many of the historic towns of Provence date from Roman times with Arles famous for its impressive amphitheatre which still draws in crowds in the bullfighting season (Easter to September). Come and vacation in Provence. French vacations in the Rhone-Alpes region. Vacations in the Rhone-Alpes, a region of many contrasts with the gorges of the Ardeche, the Rhone valley. and the spectacular and unforgettable French Alps. The French Alps are one of the most formidable mountain ranges in the world with the highest peak in Europe, Mont Blanc. The ski resorts of Courcheval, Trois Vallees, and Chamonix are considered amongst the best skiing stations in the world for skiing vacations, with the ski season starting just before Christmas and ending at the end of April. For non-skiers there are many delights - Lyon the second largest city in France with its renaissance architecture and fine museums is a must visit city whilst on vacation in this amazing region. Quaint, elegant, little spa towns hug the coast of Lake Geneva such as Evian where you can taste the famous waters. Come and vacation in the Rhone-Alpes. |
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