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The river Seine is probably one of the most well known rivers in France and has been made even more popular as a tourist attraction within the city of Paris. Dating back to when the Parisii tribe first established fishing villages along its banks, the waters of the River Seine have always been the heart and soul of Paris and although this river is not used much today as a commercial waterway, it is used extensively for cruising.



Corsica Tours will take you around its various historical sites which have become widely popular among the swarming travelers who come here to spend their vacation. Corsica is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and is separated from the mainland by the Ligurian Sea. The Corsica tours will take you to various sightseeing places in Corsica.



France is a country that is steeped in history and wherever you turn, you can see the magnificent buildings and monuments that have been constructed throughout the centuries. The first signs of civilization around the Paris region of France date back to around the fourth millennium BC where dug out canoes have been found.



Tourists flock to the French Riviera as a vacation hot spot every year. As travelers, they expect the usual sounds; jets taking off and landing, small planes and helicopter tours, boats and yachts. Something most people don't plan for is the casual use of helicopters for general travel purposes. Will this cause trouble in paradise?



The long term trends look poor. There are 500,000 English owned properties in France - that's half a million families that will no longer be renting holiday cottages in France.



The world has a romance with Paris — the City of Lights, the City of Love, the city of astounding sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées, the Tuileries Gardens, and so much more. Visiting this incredible metropolis of romance and culture is a great experience, but there are also many great experiences to be had in the regions and cities surrounding Paris.



Charming medieval churches and castles, enticing small markets and cafes, and the twisting streets of Pontivy make this lovely old town a great destination on your France itinerary. Here you’ll find beautiful works of architecture, like the famous Castle of Rohan, The Notre-Dame-de-Joie basilica, St. Gildas Chapel which is built into a rocky cliff, and the Venus of Quinpily.



Saint-Tropez has 12 markets: fruit, honey, flower, fish markets and Place des Lices – the region’s most popular street market. Two steps from the coast, under the plane-tree, old people usually play petanque. But on Tuesdays and Saturdays this place is occupied with long rows of counters.



There’s no shortage of things to do in Paris. Today’s travel photo of the day captures a glimmer of the magic of this enchanting French city, snapped by Realtraveler Suavie during her recent trip there.



Nestled within the limits of Loches, one of France’s most charming and picturesque towns, stands the Chateau de Loches, a rustic ancient castle that has been home to counts and kings. The castle is surrounded by a magnificent wall, and includes religious and royal buildings like the Church of St. Ours, the Royal Lodge, and the donjon. RealTraveler travelqueen explored the ruins of Chateau de Loches.



France has always been a popular location for Brits looking to travel abroad. With easy access from the UK, it's little surprise that we like to nip across the Channel and see what France has to offer.



On my own trip to Toulouse in January I found myself wishing I didn’t have to leave so soon, I’d fallen in love with the city in the two short weeks I’d spent there! What I loved most about this city was being able to explore the many wonderful cobblestone streets around Capitole (the main square).



Nice has become a very popular short break destination in recent years. In the middle of the French Riviera it has Monaco only 20 minutes to the East and Cannes only 40 minutes to the west. So, what is the attraction? Nice's old town, Vieux-Nice, has narrow, cobbled streets lined with beautiful medieval buildings is where you will find the majority of Nice nightlife with enough bars and pubs to cater for everyone.



A visit to the French Riviera would not be complete without a stop in St. Tropez. Renowned for its miles of glistening white beaches, exotic food and as a playground for the rich and famous - it is THE place to see and be seen.



It is a good idea to plan your trip to the South of France for early September to avoid the madness of the Cannes film festival in May, and the sweltering heat and the crowded coastal highways that besiege vacationers in July and August.



The beautiful region of Alsace Lorraine in France offers many exciting finds. Here we offer a guide to this part of France including its climate and gastronomical delights.



France is a Western European country which is also made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other countries. Rising from its ashes like a phoenix, France has risen from many internal and external conflicts and wars. Now, it is a developed nation whose modern economy is the fifth largest in the world.



To reach a state of trance the shaman has several methods, dance, meditation and drugs being the main ones. When he enters the other world the shaman seeks his spirit guide to help him resolve his quest.



The Eiffel Tower was built in 1887 as the entrance arch to the Exposition Universelle, the World's Fair. The engineer, Gustave Eiffel, prepared its unique design to enable it to take the high wind velocity at the height of 324 meters even if it allows for a sway of 2-3 inches in high wind.



Back in the 15th century these magnificent French castles could take up to ten years each to build, all that hard work and fine detail going into these huge wonderful buildings, but now French castles are now no longer being built, which I think personally is a great shame, but to the people that already have them, then the value of them will only go up.



The 3rd arrondissement located on the right bank of the Seine River is second smallest of Paris’s twenty districts. It contains the northern, relatively quiet part of the medieval district of Le Marais (The Marsh) while the 4th arrondissement contains the livelier southern part.



Here is my list of the best Chocolatiers in Paris. I haven't tried every one myself, but it is my mission to do so. Some of the recommendations are from my other chocoholic friends.



We arrived in Strasbourg late morning and grabbed a bite to eat, of course trying the local sauerkraut, and then wandered towards the cathedral. It was stunning sitting there, almost center of the town, towering above everything else.


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