Best places to Visit in France

Great places to visit in France on holiday or during a long vacation
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Argeles-sur-Mer beach, South of France
Argeles sur Mer beach, South of France, is situated in a long sweeping bay that looks out onto the Pyrenees and the warm Mediterranean sea. Argeles Plage beach is certainly one of the best beaches in South of France and has the European blue flag award in recognition of the quality of the water and cleanliness of the beach. Argeles-sur-Mer also boasts an interesting history and has some excellent restaurants and decent shops.
Where is Saint Tropez?
Where is Saint Tropez? Saint Tropez is located on the South of France coast in between Marseille and Cannes. This small fishing village on the Mediterranean coast shot to fame and fortune through its association with Brigitte Bardot and a host of other famous film stars and artists at the beginning of the 1960s. Since then it has continued to be a popular playground for the rich and famous and has grown in proportion. Saint Tropez is located on a small bay, close to the major resort town of Sainte-Maxime. The city of Toulon is 50kms to the west and Cannes is 70kms to the east.
Tourist spots in France: Perpignan tourism information 2024
The Perpignan region in South France has a real Catalan feel to it. Partly, this is due to its proximity to Spain (25 kms away) and partly due to its history as part of the old King of Mallorca's province. I really like Perpignan. It is a real pleasure to walk around. Our Perpignan tourism guide helps shed some light on the best things to do and see in Perpignan during 2024.
Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain
The Pyrenees is a mountain range between France and Spain. The Pyrenees mountains form the physical border between Spain and France and stretches from the Atlantic ocean to the Mediterranean sea. The snow-capped ridges of the Pyrenees mountains are a popular destination with skiers, climbers and walkers.
Tourist information Carcassonne: what to see in Carcassonne
Carcassonne's wonderful castle is certainly what you come to Carcassonne to see, but there are many other tourist sites to see in Carcassonne, South France. Carcassonne's castle is one of the top tourist attractions in France. It is only when you arrive that you can get a true feel for the enormous scale of Carcassonne castle. Carcassonne is a magical place. There can not be a more impressive castle in Europe.
The Camargue region South France: key facts and tourism info
The Camargue is a stunningly beautiful part of Southern France and the largest river delta in Europe. It is home to 400 species of birds, pink flamingos, the famous white Camargue horses, and is famous for its black bulls and the romantic Camarguais way of life. The landscape of the Camargue has a wonderful barren beauty and serenity. Read on for more interesting facts and tourist information about the Camargue.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer beach resort on the Camargue coast South France
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a small fishing village in the Camargue, which has become an important beach resort on the Mediterranean coast. What makes Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer stand out however, has been its historical association with Mary Magdalene and the succession of pilgrims that have visited it for centuries.
Day by Day guide to the Best Markets in Languedoc, South France
Our day-to-day guide to the best markets in the Languedoc region of South France, enables you to always find a great local market to visit, no matter what day it is. Whether you're visiting the Languedoc on holiday or you're a regular visitor, then experiencing a local French market is a real treat. Buzzing with life, full of colour, aromas and sounds; the markets of Languedoc is where you will find some of the best local produce in the South of France.
Best French Farmers' markets to visit in the Languedoc region South France
The Languedoc region is one of the largest producers of Organic food & wine in France. There are many excellent Farmers' Markets in the Languedoc region of South France, selling high quality local produce and organic fruit and vegetables. We have organised these organic markets into a day-by-day guide, so no matter what day it is, you can always visit and authentic French Farmers' Market in South of France during your visit.
Argeles-sur-Mer beach, South of France
Argeles sur Mer beach, South of France, is situated in a long sweeping bay that looks out onto the Pyrenees and the warm Mediterranean sea. Argeles Plage beach is certainly one of the best beaches in South of France and has the European blue flag award in recognition of the quality of the water and cleanliness of the beach. Argeles-sur-Mer also boasts an interesting history and has some excellent restaurants and decent shops.
The 20 best South of France cities to visit in 2024
If you are planning a trip to France during 2024 and you are looking for ideas about the best South of France cities to visit on your tour, then we have compiled a guide to the 20 Best South France cities to visit. After Paris, the South of France is an amazing region to visit. It is such a diverse region. You have the vineyards of Languedoc, the purple lavender fields of Provence, the beaches of the Cote d'Azur and the glizy glamour of St Tropez, Nice and Cannes.
Beziers tourism information: visit the oldest town in France!
n terms of location, the Southern France city of Beziers has everything going for it. It is just 10km from the Mediterranean coast. It has a great transport network. It has over 2,000 years of history and it is quickly regenerating itself for the 21st Century. Beziers may not be the prettiest city in the South of France but there is still plenty of charm tucked away down the ancient medieval streets.
Ecluses de Fonseranes, Beziers 9 locks on Canal du Midi
The 9 Locks (Neuf Ecluses) of the Canal du Midi, on the outskirts of Beziers, is a wonderful feat of Engineering and a great place to visit if you are on holiday in the South of France during 2024. A series of 9 canal locks allows the canal barges to descend by 20m from the high point of the canal, down to the lower stretch, just by the power of water alone. These ladder like locks are spaced out over 300m and it takes about 30 minutes for the boats to complete the descent. It is not just the timeless Engineering involved in the coordination of the locks, but the lovely curved oval shape of each lock, which is so impressive. This beautiful design also serves the purpose of giving the walls of the locks additional strength, that enables the locks to be drained and filled so quickly.
Best festivals in Languedoc, France: Beziers' Feria
Without doubt Beziers' Feria, is the greatest festival in the Languedoc in Southern France. During 5 days in mid-August, Beziers comes alive in spectacular fashion with fireworks, street entertainment and a daily Spanish corrida. There is also an important wine festival in Beziers at the same time as the Feria. The 2024 Feria de Beziers will be held on 14-18 August 2024. So if you are in Languedoc in August and you want to experience a great Languedoc festival, then the Beziers Ferias is an absolute must.
Best South France festivals: Carcassonne Festival 2024
The 67th edition of the Carcassonne Festival in South France will be held in 2024 between 28 June to 31 July 2024. Carcassonne festival is by all accounts the 10th largest festival in France, both in terms of number of spectators (over 200,000 over the month long programme) and by the number of events (over 120 concerts, theatre productions, dance events, plus the medieval jousting and the medieval faire). This years festival features headlines including Sting, Christophe Mae, Mika, Scorpions and Toto.