15 Best Things to Do in Limousin (France)
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 …
15 Best Things to Do Dordogne (France)
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Île-de-France
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Montpellier (France)
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Rhône-Alpes
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Poitou-Charentes
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence (France)
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Avignon (France)
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Pays de la Loire
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 …
15 Best Things to Do in Poitiers (France)
Capital of Poitour-Charentes towards the west of France, Poitiers is a university city with layer upon layer of medieval history to delve into. All you need is a bit of …