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With its location in the sun-shine filled southwest corner of France, Castres offers so much for visitors. Situated near the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, it lies on the banks of the river Agout and is famous for its beautiful…
On the banks of the Tarn river in a corner of south-east France, is the medieval town of Albi. Located in the Occitanie region of France, it is a beautiful city to visit, its streets are lined with impressively old…
The tiny town of Lautrec has long been recognized as one of plus beaux villages de France (meaning "most beautiful villages in France"). It is nestled on top of a hill, a few miles away from the Pyrenees mountains and…
A glance at its buildings of beautiful pink terracotta, and there is no mistaking the why Toulouse has the nickname La Ville Rose (meaning "Pink city"). With a population of around 500k, Toulouse is the 4th largest city in France.…
The lakeside city of Aix-les-Bains has attracted the rich and well-to-to for centuries. From the ancient Romans to U.K.'s Queen Victoria, the city's reputation for its wondrous natural thermal springs beckons visitors from far and wide. It is located in…
The small town of Chambéry is not one that attracts as many visitors as some of its neighbors in the French Alps. While most tourists make their way to nearby Annecy, Chambéry which is only 30 miles (50km) away, is…
The Rhône-Alpes region in France is known for its beautiful mountains, spectacular scenery, and stunning cities. One such gem is the town of Grenoble, which is located at the northern edge of the Alps mountains. Located in the Isère department,…
If you are looking to visit an irreverent small town in central France, Romans-sur-Isère might just fit the bill. Famous for its shoe museum, and with large statues of shoes displayed all over town, this is a town that doesn't…
The city of Valence in central France may not be as popular with the tourists as the Spanish one, but it is certainly one that attracts a lot of attention by French locals. On the edge of Provence, in the…
The small town of Montélimar is not one that a lot of foreign tourists flock to. Located in the Drôme department in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, it is charming little town surrounded by the natural landscapes of Gorges de l'Ardèche…
France may be famous for its famous high-speed TGV trains (train à grande vitesse), but if you have a harking for simpler times, you may want to take the tourist Train de l'Ardèche. Previously known as the Chemin de fer du Vivarais…
One of the greatest cultural treasures in the world is located in the heart of department of Ardèche, in the center of France. Known as Grotte Chauvet (Cave Chauvet), it is a cave network which has some of the earliest…
Located in the Isère Valley in France, deep in the Massif du Vercors Regional Natural Park, is the spectacular natural cave called the Grotte de Choranche. Also known as the Choranche cave, this incredible natural phenomenon is the only one…
Deep in the Isère Valley in France, at the foot of the Massif du Vercors Regional Natural Park is the tiny town of Pont-en-Royans. Voted one of the plus beaux village (meaning "most beautiful village") in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alps region, Pont-en-Royans…
Paris is known as one of the most romantic cities on earth, but it’s much more than that. Located in the heart of Western Europe, it is also a treasure trove of history. Stretching back into the centuries, from the…
If there ever was a city made for a walking tour, it is Paris. With a relatively small center connected by wide boulevards, you can walk from Place de la Bastille in the east to the Eiffel Tower in the…
Right in the heart of Paris in the 5th arrondissement is a large botanical garden, called Jardin des Plantes, which also features 4 large galleries holding specimens of all types of animals. Known as Paris’ oldest botanical garden, it is…
Paris is an exceptionally rich city with regards to history and culture. So it is no surprise that there are so many museums in Paris. From art galleries to historical museums, with over 130 different museums, Paris has something for…
The most visited museum in the world, in the most visited city in the world. If you are planning a visit to Paris, you are probably planning a visit to the Musée du Louvre. Located on the Right bank of…
One of the most iconic monuments in Paris, the Panthéon was intended to be a church located in the 5th arrondissement, in the heart of Paris. The best laid plans however, can change. Built in the 17th century, it was…