Parc Asterix – one of the best amusement parks in Europe | France

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Just north of Paris, hidden among the trees of the Oise region, lies a full-throttle celebration of French history, humour, and comic book culture. Parc Astérix, named after the beloved Gaulish warrior created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo, opened in 1989 and has grown into one of the most popular theme parks in France. […]

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Corsica – the pearl of Mediterranean Sea | France

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The turquoise waters lapping against the granite cliffs of Corsica are so clear that you can see the seabed 15 metres below. This island, known as the Isle of Beauty, rises from the Mediterranean like a mountain range submerged by the sea, its rugged peaks, dense maquis forests, and pristine coastline creating one of the […]

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