Poitou-Charentes is one of France's best kept secrets: a sunny and serene land of green meadowlands, sandy beaches, pine forests, romantic marshlands and Romanesque churches overlooking a luminous landscape of cognac vineyards. Poitou-Charentes is a region whose unspoiled treasures and timeless rhythm welcome its visitors with Old World charm. Cognac: The world's best-known brandy comes from the peaceful countryside surrounding the Charente River one hundred miles north of Bordeaux. This slow moving river, which King François I called the loveliest river in his kingdom, passes through a placid landscape of vineyards bathed by a clear and radiant light. Visit Cognac with our "Ultimate Cognac Tour". Cognac, the medieval town which bears the name of the region, is a charming town filled...
The river Seine divides this grandly-scaled part of Paris, featuring the imposing 18th century buildings of Les Invalides and the Art Nouveau Avenues surrounding the Eiffel Tower. In fact, two of Paris's most impressive thoroughfares dominate the neighborhood to the north of the Seine: the ultra chic Champs-Elysees, and the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. St. Honoré is where you'll find the well-guarded Palais de l'Elysee. It's hard to believe this classy part of Paris was once a village (Chaillot), albeit a posh one, absorbed into the city in the 19th century. Not surprisingly, many of its opulent Second Empire mansions are now embassies or multi-national corporate headquarters. Palais de Chaillot and Trocadero: This immense Palais was built for the...
The region of Burgundy is located just southwest of Paris, easily accessible from the French capital thanks to the high speed TGV train, modern highways, and a network of rivers and canals. Burgundy is considered the wine capital of France, and with good reason. The vineyards in Burgundy are the most sought after in the world. Visit Burgundy with us. The Saone River, the Canal de Bourgogne, and numerous other waterways provide a leisurely means for a river boat vacation. From behind the wheel of a rented boat you can glide along tree-lined canals, floating along at the pace of a brisk walk. Luxurious hotel-barges offer exquisite service, haute cuisine, and the best wines from Burgundy's many vineyards. Regional cuisine includes...
We offer a one day trip from Paris to Brittany and Mont St. Michel. Visit Dinan, St. Malo and Mont St. Michel. One of France's most rugged and friendly regions, Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline, medieval towns, magical islands and inland woods. A Celtic duchy for more than one thousand years before its annexation to France in 1532, it is a land rich in culture, tradition and history. When you journey through Brittany, you'll discover a people whose language, customs and dress remain a vivid homage to their past. A short video showing the beautiful character and enchanting sites of Brittany: Quick Facts: The fastest tides in all of Europe can be found in Brittany. Be careful! When...
The Rhone Alpes region of France is located in the south east of France just two hours from Paris via high speed TGV train. We offer a day trip to Lyon from Paris and highly recommend a visit to France's second city. The Rhone Alpes is a diverse region with Europe's highest peak (Mont Blanc), seemingly endless lavender fields, clear blue lakes, and historic vineyards. Roman ruins in the Rhone Alpes The capital of the Rhone Alpes is the city of Lyon, which is France's de facto technological and medical center. The region is home to 9 universities and 31 graduate business schools. Roman ruins can also be found throughout the city of Lyon. Great and inventive cooking is one of...
