The Great Dune of Pilat (Dune du Pilat) is the largest sand dune in Europe — a colossal mountain of golden sand 110 metres high, 2.7 kilometres long, and 500 metres wide on the Atlantic coast of southwestern France, wedged improbably between the vast Landes pine forest and the Arcachon Bay. Climbing Pilat is one […]
Mont Saint-Michel – the most visited tourist site in France after Paris Updated: July 12, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find the rocky island of Mont Saint-Michel situated only one kilometer off the coast of France, in the middle of the Couesnon River Delta. It is here where a Benedictine abbey was […]
Grande Cascade de Gavarnie – highest waterfalls in France Updated: April 4, 2020 | By Claire | More There are just so many interesting things you can enjoy and see once you travel to France. And while many people choose to visit the major cities of the country, a growing number of tourists have opted […]
Écrins National Park in France – one of the most popular ecotourism destinations Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find Écrins National Park in the South East part of France. The park is perhaps one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the region, with almost 1 million visitors making […]
Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve in France – European Grand Canyon Updated: March 26, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1980 when the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve was first established in France. This beautiful and awe-inspiring destination offers a unique Mediterranean experience. The gorges themselves are home to a number of important […]
Grand Canyon of Verdon in France – the biggest canyon in Europe Updated: April 26, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting France, there is just so many different things that you can see and do, which will keep you busy for days. While many people choose to visit Paris as […]
Mercantour National Park in France Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Mercantour National Park is located on the southern ends of Alps, in France, at the borders with Italy. It covers an area of 685 square kilometres. Most of the territory lies at an altitude ranging from 1800 meters above sea level. […]
France is the most visited country on Earth — a nation whose sheer diversity of landscapes (from the lavender fields of Provence to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, from the wild Atlantic coast of Brittany to the sun-baked shores of the French Riviera), its incomparable cultural heritage (the Louvre alone holds 35,000 works of […]
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