France: Versailles
Palace of Versailles Palace in Versailles, France Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Versailles: Booking.com The Palace of Versailles, Château de Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France built by Louis XIV (sometimes known as the Sun King). Return to the France Holiday & Travel […]
France: Avignon
Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace) in the city center, […]
France: Annecy
Annecy is an alpine town in southeastern France, where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It’s known for its Vieille Ville (old town), with cobbled streets, winding canals and pastel-colored houses. Overlooking the city, the medieval Château d’Annecy, once home to the Counts of Geneva, contains a museum with regional artifacts such as Alpine […]
France: Paris
Find Somewhere to Stay in or near Paris: Booking.com It would be unfair to describe Paris as a “marmite” city (you either love it or hate it) but certainly while some people fall in love with Paris, others fail to see its attractions. Paris is quite unlike any British city; it is certainly very different […]