France remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux. And there is more to explore.
The most charming center in all Provence, this university town was once a seat of aristocracy, its streets walked by counts and kings. The countryside of Aix-en-Provence nearby attracts every year, many tourists. The gentle way of life, the incomparable light fascinated the artists and its beautiful countryside inspired the painter Paul Cézanne for a lifetime. Summer brings frequent cultural events, ranging from opera to jazz, June through August.
The most charming center in all Provence, this university town was once a seat of aristocracy, its streets walked by counts and kings.
The fortified city of Avignon was the capital of Christendom in the 14th century. Avignon's architecture, marked by papal history makes it one of the most interesting and beautiful of Europe's medieval cities. Lately, it has become well known as a cultural center. Artists and painters in increasing numbers have been moving here. Experimental theaters, painting galleries, and art cinemas have brought diversity to the inner city.
The fortified city of Avignon was the capital of Christendom in the 14th century.
Beaune is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the district. Its history goes back over 2,000 years. It was a Gallic sanctuary, then a Roman town. Until the 14th century, it was the residence of the ducs de Bourgogne. The Côte de Beaune, is known for its Burgundy wines, and Beaune is known for its annual wine sales organized by the Hospices de Beaune. Beaune is a city of art and of history which illustrates the spiritual, cultural and economic development of the entire region of Burgundy.
Beaune is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the district.
Bordeaux is one of the world's most important wine-producing areas and also a major cultural center. The city has excellent museums, lively nightlife and beaches close by. Wide avenues, neoclassical architecture and well-tended parks all give the city an 18th-century grandeur. The most interesting neighborhood in Old Bordeaux is the "golden triangle:" cours Clemenceau, cours de l'Intendance, and les allées de Tourny. Tour the chateaux, imbibe the world-class wines and Bordeaux will charm you forever.
Bordeaux is one of the world's most important wine-producing areas and also a major cultural center.
The greatest fortress city of Europe, Carcassone, is a fairyland, evoking bold knights, fair damsels, and troubadours. Time seems to stand still in this place filled with magic. It is separated into the fortified Cité de Carcassonne and the more expansive lower city, the ville basse. Everybody comes for the Cité, the double-walled and turreted fortress that was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997.
The greatest fortress city of Europe, Carcassone, is a fairyland, evoking bold knights, fair damsels, and troubadours.
Located in the center of the Côte d'Or, Dijon is the old Capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. It honors the French gastronomical tradition with its mustard, its blackcurrant cream, and its gingerbread. Between meals, you can enjoy the art and architecture. Its medieval core with many old streets and buildings have been restored. University town, business district and culture, Dijon has a varied hotel offer, an auditorium and a significant capacity of reception for any form of event.
Located in the center of the Côte d'Or, Dijon is the old Capital of the Dukes of Burgundy.
In the heart of the Pyrenees, Lourdes is the world's most evocative shrine. Spirituality is part of this city through the depth and beauty of the sight, the marks of the past and the serenity of the Sanctuaries. Lourdes was just a small market town on the 11th of February, when Bernadette Soubirous met, along the Cave, the "Lady" that made this town a Marian city. Today Lourdes has the second greatest number of hotels in France with 270 establishments.
In the heart of the Pyrenees, Lourdes is the world's most evocative shrine.
Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island in Normandy, on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy. Massive walls measuring more than half a mile in circumference surround this great tourist attraction, a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey, perched on a rocky, cone-shaped islet in the midst of immense sandbanks. The church is dedicated to the archangel St Michael. Mont Saint-Michel is connected with the shore by a causeway.
Mont Saint Michel is a small rocky island in Normandy, on the north coast of France, near the border of Brittany and Normandy.
Nice is the capital of the Riviera, yet far less glamorous and expensive than Cannes. It's also one of the most ancient, having been founded by the Greeks, who called it "Nike," or Victory. Because of its brilliant sunshine and relaxed living, it has attracted in the past famous artists and writers. The best trip center on the Riviera, you can choose to explore region or hang out in its famous cafes. But the most obvious hangout spot here is the beach. The Nice beach is rocks, just rocks so wear a pair of good sandals.
Nice is the capital of the Riviera, yet far less glamorous and expensive than Cannes.
The capital of Alsace, Strasbourg is one of France's greatest cities and also one of France's major ports, only 2 miles west of the Rhine. It was wrestled back and forth between the Germans and the French, resulting in a curious - and often rewarding - mixture of language, culture and food. La Petite France is the most interesting quarter of Strasbourg. For a good view, walk along rue des Moulins, branching off from rue du Bain-aux-Plantes.
The capital of Alsace, Strasbourg is one of France's greatest cities and also one of France's major ports, only 2 miles west of the Rhine.
Situated at the junction of the Loire and Cher rivers, Tours is an excellent base for visiting the region's magnificent châteaux. The original home of the French language and the "art de vivre", Tours is a land of harmony and proportion. Today, it is a modern, lively centre; with a thriving university, cultivating economic development. You can taste its charm visiting the old quarter, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Gatien, Touraine Wine Museum, the fine-arts museum and Plessis les Tours.
Situated at the junction of the Loire and Cher rivers, Tours is an excellent base for visiting the region's magnificent châteaux.
Visit Paris, Tours, Nantes, St Malo and Deauville with rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Paris and out of Paris •
Hotel for 2 nights in Paris •
Rent a car for 7 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Tours •
Hotel for 1 night in Nantes •
Hotel for 1 night in St Malo •
Hotel for 2 nights in Deauville •
Hotel for 1 night in Paris •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel Taxes
Visit Bordeaux, Toulouse, Carcassone, Avignon and Nice
with rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Bordeaux and out of Nice •
Hotel for 2 nights in Bordeaux •
Rent a car for 7 days •
Hotel for 1 night in Toulouse •
Hotel for 2 nights in Carcassone •
Hotel for 1 night in Avignon •
Hotel for 2 nights in Nice •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel Taxes
Visit Paris, Deauville, Amiens and Mont San Michel with rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Paris and out of Paris •
Hotel for 2 nights in Paris •
Rent a car for 6 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Deauville •
Hotel for 1 night in Amiens •
Hotel for 2 nights in Mont St Michel •
Hotel for 1 night in Paris •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel Taxes
Visit Marseille, Avignon, Nimes, Arles, Aix-en-Provence and Nice with rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Marseille and out of Nice •
Hotel for 1 night in Marseille •
Rent a car for 8 days •
Hotel for 2 nights in Avignon •
Hotel for 1 night in Nimes •
Hotel for 1 night in Arles •
Hotel for 1 night in Aix-en-Provence •
Hotel for 2 nights in Nice •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel Taxes
Combine Toulouse, Lourdes, Biarritz and Bordeaux with a rent a car.
Included:
• Flight into Toulouse and out of Bordeaux •
Hotel for 2 nights in Toulouse •
Rent a car for 8 days •
Hotel for 2 night in Lourdes •
Hotel for 2 nights in Biarritz •
Hotel for 2 nights in Bordeaux •
Daily breakfast (if stated in hotel info) •
Hotel Taxes
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