Vacation Reviews

France

France is well-known for its wine and food

Throw in historic Gallic villages, rolling hills of vineyards and orchards, miles of beaches, and the spectacular snow-capped Alps, and you have just about the perfect vacation destination. France is ideal for touring by car, or even bicycle. Once out of Paris, explore the wine regions of Champagne, Burgundy and then the Loire Valley – a region of grand chateaux and architecture that has been raised to World Heritage status. Tour the spectacular chateaux around Tours and Blois.

Highlights

° Paris – the City of Lights is romance personified. Don’t miss the Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Notre Dame and Sacré Coeur.

° Palace of Versailles – France’s most famous chateau is truly opulent and crammed with reminders of France’s monarchs.

° Bordeaux – explore this lovely wine-growing region, with its many chateaux and domaines.

° Mont St Michel – Normandy’s remarkable abbey and fortress.

° French delicatessens are full of great food: pick up some baguettes, fromage (cheese), charcuterie and a good bottle of Bordeaux wine for an inexpensive picnic.