You’ll often hear people describe Languedoc-Roussillon as the “real” south of France. And they have a point, because towns here have a traditional flavour, observing old rituals, remaining full in …
Limousin is a rural part of France, known for being earthy and a little rough around the edges. There aren’t so many refined châteaux and gardens in this part of …
The Dordogne owes some of its immense allure to its limestone geology: In the river valley are insurmountable rocky cliffs that helped to defend castles, while the landscape is also …
If you’re visiting Paris it pays to venture beyond the Boulevard Périphérique and see what you can find around the wider Île-de-France region. Many of the attractions like the Palace …
Louis XIV may have had the biggest hand in Montpellier’s history, when he appointed it capital of Bas Languedoc in the 17th century. This put the city in the service …
Found between Paris and the French Riviera, and bordering both Italy and Switzerland, you could say that Rhône-Alpes is at Europe’s crossroads. For natural splendour there’s nowhere that can pack …
Seeing as it contains La Rochelle and the top-tier theme park Futuroscope, it’s no shock that Poitou-Charentes is among France’s most popular tourist regions. Historic La Rochelle is the destination …
An urbane city noted for its elegance and high-culture, Aix has been settled by some of France’s preeminent minds and artists. Most notable of all is Paul Cézanne who immortalised …
In the 14th century Avignon was the most important city in Europe: It was the seat of the Catholic church, represented in spectacular style by the Palais des Papes, the …
Set in north-western France, Plays de la Loire is a region of châteaux and vineyards, with the city of Nantes as its capital. It’s also where you can find Puy …