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Any visit here should also take in the old town of Annecy, which is a picture-perfect alpine village. 8. Carcassonne The walled city of Carcassonne sits atop a hill on the banks of the Aude River. The original fortifications date back to Roman occupation in 100 BC, although much has ...
The Normandy beaches are so educational and well worth a visit to learn more about the events which occurred here during the Second World War. It’s possibly the most compelling of sights and incredibly fascinating, perhaps due to being such a recent part of our history. Not forgetting, the ...
If you only have time to visit one cathedral in France, then head to Chartres. Crowning the historic town, theCathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartresis designated as aUNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent Gothic monument dates to the 12th and 13th centuries and is remarkably well preserved. V...
1. Carcassonne[SEE MAP]Historic Carcassonne is a medieval hilltop town that’s so well preserved you’ll feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, it’s filled with medieval fortresses, museums, mysteries, and legends....
Visit hotel website 10. Hotel L' Aragon Show prices Enter dates to see prices View on map 627 reviews #10 Best Value of 138 places to stay in Carcassonne Center "Our room had a view of the Cité, it was spotless and perfect for a short break ...
Average temp in August: 20-28C/68-82F See local Airbnbs Advertising 5. Iceland Photograph: iacomino FRiMAGES / Shutterstock.com There’s never a bad time to visit Iceland, right? August is the warmest month of the year here, but do remember that that means daily averages between 10 an...
For visits to Andorra, Perpignan or Carcassonne are your best bets. 02of 06 Granada Nacho Castejón Martínez/Creative Commons Since Granada is home to Europe's southernmost ski resort and to Spain's highest mountains, towards the end of the season it is possible to ski in the morning and ...
A fortified city that’s more fun to visit than Carcassonne. Yeah, I said it. Why? Because unlike the fortified part of Carcassonne, it’s less like a museum and more like a tiny jewel box town that’s very much lived in. It’s also on the salt flats, which means you can stock ...
"My husband and I spent a week here on our wonderful holiday to France. It is quite a good base if you have a car as there are lots of interesting places to visit nearby, such as Carcassonne, the beach, historic..." Le Clos Des Pins Show prices Enter dates to see prices View on...