The Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur region is ideally situated between the Mediterranean coastline and the Alps. Its location and climate are extremely attractive. Extraordinary scenery combined with a rich historical past of exceptional archaeological and architectural interest, together with a multitude of celebrations and festivals, make it an exciting area to visit. Every city, town, village and resort is adequately equipped to accommodate and cater for the needs of the tourist trade whether in top class hotels or on camp sites. A town square in Aix-en-Provence in summer An interesting variety of tourism has been carefully developed here over the years. Needless to say, the seaside resorts are the last word in entertainment, for aquatic sport and swimming, while the hill-walker and those...
Paris was founded towards the end of the 3rd century BC on what is now the Ile de la Cite by a tribe of Celtic Gauls known as the Parisii. Centuries of conflict between the Gauls and Romans ended in 52 BC, when Julius Caesar's legions took control of the territory. Christianity was introduced in the 2nd century AD, and Roman rule finally ended in the 5th century with the arrival of the Franks. In 508 AD, Frankish king Clovis I united Gaul as a kingdom and made Paris the capital, naming it after the original Parisii tribe. (Picture: Clovis I, King of the Franks) Paris prospered during the Middle Ages: in the 12th century, construction began on the cathedral...
Place de la Bastille75012 Bastille Hotel "Stayability" Index (Five is the highest rating possible) The Bastille holds a place of importance in French history. By crossing the Seine and following the Boulevard de la Bastille, you will find the site of the Bastille Saint-Antoine, which was a major part of the defenses ordered by Charles V in the dark ages. Original construction began in 1370. Louis XIV had the ramparts demolished but kept the Bastille as a luxury prison for people of quality. Seen by the commoners as a symbol of the arbitrariness of the old monarchy, the Bastille was stormed by local Parisians on 14th July 1789, and later razed. A column surmounted by the "Spirit of Liberty" on place...
Esplanade des Invalides75007 Line 8 : Latour-Maubourg or Invalides / Invalides / 32, 63, 93 Les Invalides Visitor Hours The museum is open every day of the year except January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, and Christmas day, as well as the first Monday of every month. October to March 31: Open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.April 1 to September 30: Open from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. During the summer, the dome church, including the Tomb of Napoleon I, stays open until 6:45 p.m. Open until 9 pm on Tuesdays, during temporary exhibition periods only. Entrance Fees : A ticket for the Musee de l'Armee (Army Museum) offers visitors entrance to the museum and all temporary exhibitions, the Dome Church and the...
Often called the "Garden of France" the Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, floral gardens and rolling green hills dotted with more than a thousand Châteaux. It is perhaps the charm of its gentle pace life that has, for centuries, made it a sought-after location for poets and writers. It is a step back through the history of some of France's finest works of art. We offer three one-day itineraries to the Loire Valley from Paris Villandry and More TourChambord, Chenonceau and More TourLoire Valley Castle and Wine Tour Highlights of the Loire Valley Chartres - The world-famous Cathedral of Chartres, which Rodin called the Acropolis of France, is a remarkable testament to medieval architecture. Must sees include the...
