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Biarritz
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Bordeaux
Today the region of Bordeaux is France's greatest producer
of wine, with 7 distinct districts, and over 100,000 vine-
yards turning out some 70 million gallons of wine per year.
Throughout Bordeaux one will find countless historical sites
ranging from the cave paintings at Lascaux and Les Eyziers,
to the many Cathar Castles and fortifications that populate
the region's cities and towns and date to the reign Eleanor
of Acquitaine.
Carcassone
As the historic crossroads connecting trade routes from
the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Carcassone is a focal
point of European culture. In fact, its delectable cuisine
reflects the best of French, Spanish and Italian influences.
While local history dates back to the 6th century B.C., the
city's most famous attraction is its medieval walled city -
majestically preserved to carry you back in time to the days
of chivalry. The gated section of Bastide Saint-Louis similarly
preserves the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. Whether
you tour the vineyards and country estates around Carcassone
or take a stroll along the historic Midi Canal, history will
guide you while the sunny skies of southern France shine
upon you.
Cannes
Home of the International Film Festival, Cannes is synonymous with celebrity,
sophistication and a joie de vivre. Cosmopolitan Cannes, however, is
not just a pretty resort face. It has much more to offer; more than
60 museums, monuments and gardens to visit, and a wide array of watersports
along its famous beaches. Even if you don’t buy anything, you'll
want to window-shop its ultra-chic stores, favored by the rich and
famous. Do peruse the Forville fruit, vegetable and fish market if
only to inhale its riches.
Lyon
Capital of Gaul under the Roman Empire, major center
of culture and trading during the Renaissance, strong
industrial breeding ground in the nineteenth century,
Lyon has become a large European metropolis, benefiting
from the influences that have swept across its beautiful
landscape. From the Roman city of Lugdunum to the city
of today, two millenniums have left their mark in terms
of an outstanding architectural heritage, at the
confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers: Fourviere,
with its basilica and Gallo-Roman ruins, the Renaissance
district of Old Lyon, which is centered around Saint Jean
Cathedral, the presquile (peninsula between the 2 rivers),
which was shaped by the great classical and imperial era,
along with the slopes of the Croix-Rousse, where the silk
industry thrived.
Nice
A French star among the many resorts, Nice is one of the oldest cities in France.
Its casinos and resort facilities give the capital of the Cote d’ Azur
an air of sophistication, but also an old world charm that bears a strong
Italian influence. Walk amid its open-air markets on small winding streets,
particularly the flower market, if only to take in the lavender fragrances
for which the region is known. Taste a beignet and hop a trolley that rolls
past the pastel-colored buildings of Old Nice. You’ll understand why
artists such as Matisse and Chagall chose to live and paint here.
Paris
Europe’s most glamorous cosmopolitan city is also one of the most romantic
cities in the world. Few cities have the ability to excite and seduce its visitors
as Paris does. The City of Lights may seem daunting but regardless, you will
immediately become mesmerized and fall in love. Take a romantic stroll along
the Champs-Elysees or the Seine River, spend a lazy afternoon in a
Parisian cafe, or take a tour of The Louvre, the world’s largest palace
and museum and home to the greatest art collections in the world. Other must-sees
include the omnipresent Eiffel Tower, the elegant Jardin des Tuileries and
the Jardin du Luxembourg, the sophisticated shops and the stylish residents.
Aix En Provence
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