Take the easy route to France
Oct 30th, 2008 by admin
If you would like to discover France you may consider taking the easy route with your own vehicle or a rental car. You can pack as much luggage as you like in the car, with no supplements, and with plenty of restaurants, shops and entertainment onboard, you can just sit back and enjoy the journey, maybe to one of the following regions in France.
Aquitaine
An immense line of golden beaches, bastides and châteaux, an abundance of vineyards, mountains and countryside - that’s Aquitaine. The Aquitaine is for those who wish to live their passion for golf while at the same time discovering the wines and the art of living of a rich and generous region. From the Médoc to Saint-Emilion and further on to Bergerac there are lots of possibilities to play golf, visit wine estates and sites or taste wines. This land-locked department is home to spectacular sites and monuments which provide endless opportunities for cultural discovery as well as feast for the senses.
Brittany
Brittany is a world of its own at the edge of the country, it presents visitors with a special personality and magnificent landscapes. Brittany is the ideal destination to take a break and share a moment of incomparable relaxation in the heart of nature. A region that values its idiosyncrasies, Brittany is a world of its own at the edge of the country. At the westernmost tip of France, Brittany extends out to the sea where the Atlantic Ocean and English Channel meet. Rooted in its Celtic past, Brittany presents visitors with a special personality: an ancient countryside with quiet beaches, rugged capes, melancholic moors, small fishing villages, walled cities and prehistoric megaliths. Discover or rediscover the richness of Brittany’s culture and treat yourself to some of its famous cuisine.
Champagne-Ardenne
The home of champagne, the world’s most celebrated wine, could only be welcoming. La Champagne, the region where this fine bubbly is made, holds so many treasures: a rolling countryside, dotted medieval churches, timeless castles and villages along winding waterways, historic fortifications in the forested Ardennes and vineyards as far as the eye can see between Reims and Epernay.
Loire Valley
the Loire valley is one of the most magical regions of France. Explore over 800 magnificent chateaux. Discover charming towns of art and history. Take a stroll through the lush gardens. And don’t miss a chance to visit one of the numerous museums and cathedrals. Escape into the enchanting countryside and enjoy cycle tours, bird-watching, golf, hot-air ballooning, canoeing and kayaking. And if you are a food lover then the Loire Valley is the place for you from fresh fish to goat’s cheese, delicious wines and more delicious local specialities.
Normandy
With its rolling hills and dramatic white cliffs contrasted by historical D-day beaches, the breathtaking landscapes of Normandy invite you back again and again. Normandy offers unbeatable luxury with its many 3 and 4 star hotels, magnificent spas and exquisite gastronomy. The region is also one of the premiere destinations for non-stop, kid friendly adventures. From the seaside coast to the fantastic countryside, families will discover a multitude of outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches and historical landmarks.
Picardy
France itself was born in this northern province located between the Marne and the Somme, for it was here that the Franks - ancestors of the French - settled down. Picardy is the first region and the historical beginning of France; it is a veritable treasure-trove of art and natural beauty.