Find your home away from home in the heart of the slopes Chamonix– often referred to as the ‘capital of extreme sports’ – is a holy grail for skiers and snowboarders. Locatedin theFrench Alps, it boasts rugged terrain and a lively town centre. Check out the charmingLes Granges d'en ...
Bordeaux was named one of thebest cities to visit in 2017by Lonely Planet so it’s easy to understand why this beautiful treasure of the French landscape is part of our list. When you get tired of exploring the historic part of the city which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List...
The Grand Port in Aix-les-Bains Alpine spa escapes The success story of the spa towns owes much to the advent of the railroad, as it allowed those far-away towns nestled at the foot of the Pyrénées and the Alps to flourish.
Annecyis built around a 14th Century Chateau and is arguably more charming than any other French town you will find. The town is also surrounded by the French Alps, making it even more picturesque! 12. Manarola, Italy The image says it all – Manarola would have to be one of Italy’s ...
Large-scale land acquisition at favorable prices made the provision of housing and public utility services feasible, while keeping land for future needs (as is the case of the French New Towns). British New Towns were forced to wind up by the Thatcher administration in the 1990s, that is, ...
A world-class destination for heart-pounding ski adventures, Chamonix in the French Alps offers hair-raising slopes along the epic Mount Blanc massif, along with plunging vertical drops, glacier-capped mountains and a charming car-free village with cobblestone streets and opulent resorts. Breaks from...
When planning a vacation to Europe, some of the first destinations that come to mind will be the teeming cities of Paris in France, London in England or Berlin in Germany. Each of these metropolises is incredible, but they are far from all that Europe ha
Perched on the bay of the same name, Akaroa is an appealing town with a historic French and English population nestled in the heart of a primeval volcano. Come here for the history and architecture and stay for the range of activities that the town has to offer such as 4WD tour to mainl...
Giverny is an adorable French town located in the northern region of France. It is easily accessible as aday trip from Paris, reachable in about an hour via car or train. The French impressionist painter Claude Monet lived here most of his life and was the first artist to create his subje...
Nearby Medieval City:Just to the North, along the English Channel, with the colorful port city of near Honfleur. It has been largely untouched since the 1500-1600s and feels more like a Dutch town than a French one. 18.Istanbul, Turkey: ...