Grand Canyon of Verdon in France – the biggest canyon in Europe

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The water of the Verdon River is an impossible shade of turquoise, like a liquid gem. The limestone cliffs rise seven hundred meters on either side, their white and ochre walls plunging straight into the river below. From the rim, you hear only the faint echo of distant voices and the buzz of crickets in […]

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Are You More Suited to a Holiday in North France or South France?

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

France is a country of remarkable diversity, and the contrast between its northern and southern regions is one of the most striking anywhere in Europe. The decision between a holiday in northern France and a holiday in southern France is a choice between two distinct cultures, climates, and landscapes. North France offers the drama of […]

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A Travel Guide to Top Family Resorts in France

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

France has been the most visited country in the world for decades, and its appeal to families is easy to understand. From the beaches of the Atlantic and Mediterranean to the theme parks of the north and the mountains of the Alps, the country offers an extraordinary variety of family-friendly destinations. The French approach to […]

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Mediterranean Ports to Ensure You’re Visiting when Booking a Cruise holiday

Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

A Mediterranean cruise is one of the most popular ways to explore the coasts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, offering the chance to visit multiple countries in a single trip without the hassle of packing and unpacking between cities. But with so many ports of call spread across this vast sea, choosing the […]

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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild – one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe | France

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the most beautiful gardens and palaces on the French Riviera, a pink Belle Époque fantasy perched on the narrowest point of the Cap Ferrat peninsula near Nice, surrounded by nine themed gardens and offering breathtaking 360° views of the Mediterranean on both sides. Built between 1905 and 1912 […]

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Saint-Tropez – the town on French riviera

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored 2 Comments

Saint-Tropez is the most famous fishing village in the world, a sun-drenched Provencal port on the French Riviera where billionaires’ superyachts bob alongside traditional wooden pointus, the glitterati gather at the legendary Club 55 on Pampelonne Beach, and the soft Mediterranean light that inspired Matisse and Signac still bathes the pastel-coloured houses of the old […]

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