The views of the water are matched by the surrounding mountains including the snowy peaks of Tournette Mountain. Any visit here should also take in the oldtown of Annecy, which is a picture-perfect alpine village. 8. Carcassonne The walled city of Carcassonne sits atop a hill on the banks ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
The Mazamet walkway Mazamet, in the Tarn (81) department of Midi-Pyrenees Some 50 km north of Carcassonne, this giddying aerial walkway opened in September 2018. 140 metres long, it spans a chasm between two rocky outcrops beside the river 70 metres (230 ft) below, allowing access to the...
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France Visitor Guide: What to Do During Your France Trip Suggested France Itineraries Grand Tour of France 14 Days Indulge in the highlights of France as you tour the country. Paris – Honfleur – Amboise – Dordogne – Carcassonne – Arles – Gorges du Verdon – The Alps – Nancy – Verdun...