One of the most visited countries in the world, France conjures up an image of long hot summer days and probably the desire not to come home again. When we think of France we usually think of fine wine and cuisine, exceptional scenery and a laid back lifestyle which is the envy of the world. The diverse landscape – which has inspired centuries of influential writers, artists and poets – include huge mountain ranges, acres of green countryside and miles of gorgeous coastline
Loire Valley
An area of outstanding
natural beauty, the Loire Valley is also affectionately known as the garden of
France. The valley spans over 280 km and is located in the beautiful middle
stretch of the Loire River in central France. It’s filled with culturally and
historically important architecture which has earned it a world heritage site
status- unsurprisingly it’s one of the most visited places in the country.
Renowned for its large collection of fairytale-esque chateaux and mansions,
exceptionally beautiful landscapes and one of the most striking rivers in
Europe the Loire Valley is a gentle but most definitely bourgeois paradise.
Strasbourg
Located right on the border of Germany and France this heritage city has distinct characteristics of both countries. It’s a picturesque, almost twee town radiating an old world charm which really draws the visitors. Famous for its riverfront half-timberedhouses,beautiful gothic cathedral and fondness for flowers, it also makes a great base for those wishing to visit the nearby Black Forest or the River Rhine.
Giverny
Giverny is a riverside
rural idyll located on the borders of Normandy which is most famous for being
the birthplace of impressionism. The small village was once Claude Monet’s
cherished country retreat and now both his pink shutterboard house and highly
photogenic country gardens are open to the public. Planted by Monet himself,
the walled water garden (which inspired so many of his famous paintings)
features white and purple wisterias, water lilies, weeping willows, bamboo and
the iconic green Japanese bridge.
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