A place called Èze in FanceIn the south of France, up on a hilltop between Monaco and Nice, you’ll find a beautiful French Village called Èze .Now if you’re asking …yes it is another medieval village …and yes it is also beautiful. Well worth a visit. Yvoire, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, are all beautiful villages in France, and to this list, you can add Èze. What is Èze known for?Èze is known for its spectacular views. Visiting the pretty medieval village of Èze, you’ll be spoiled with beautiful vistas and scenes of cobblestone streets and stone wall buildings, combined with beautiful and lush greenery. Set against a backdrop of the blue Mediterranean sea.Exploring…
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Visit The Hidden Gem of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in France
Visit the hidden gem of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in FranceUp on a hilltop in beautiful Provence,… you’ll find a pretty medieval village with fortified walls overlooking one of the most beautiful regions in the South of France. It is called: Saint-Paul-De-Vence (or just Saint Paul).What is Saint Paul de Vence famous for?The most well-known reason would be the fact that famous artists like Picasso, Modigliani, Dufy, and Matisse all lived in Saint-Paul-de-Vence for a while. Marc Chagall (an artist who died here in Saint Paul on 28 March 1985) also lived here and is buried in the pretty local cemetery. Why should you visit?These days the village is filled with fabulous art galleries…
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Visit Yvoire in France – Top 5 Things To DO
Visit Yvoire in FranceA Flowery medieval villageYou’ll find the picturesque village of Yvoire, a small medieval town in the department of Haute-Savoie, in the southeastern French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, near Geneva.One of the most beautiful villages to explore in FranceThe village is known as a ‘flowery medieval village’ – everywhere you look in summer there are flower boxes. Beautiful happy and bright flower boxes adorn buildings everywhere. Is Yvoire worth visiting?Most definitely yes !!! (With exclamation marks.) It is beautiful. It is pretty. And it is interesting. There are loads to see and explore. Yvoire should definitely be on your French travel itinerary. It is one of those must-see, must-visit…
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The Most Beautiful Villages in France
How do you decide…France is home to some of the most beautiful villages in the worldThese are not hot spots in tourist destinations for the rich and famous, but rather those villages with a certain ” Je ne sais pas…” charm…The Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (meaning “the most beautiful villages in France”) is an independent association created to promote the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage. In my opinion, there are a few other villages which also deserve to be named as one of the “most beautiful villages in France”. Here is a list of the villages we think deserves a top spot on any…
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Saint Cirq LaPopie – A Beautiful Little Village in France
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: Something for your travel bucket-listMany people are dreaming of a pretty little village somewhere in France. This one is situated 100 m above, and overlooking the River Lot and the beautiful Lot Valley. Here you will find narrow winding streets and stone buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Some beautifully restored houses and a beautifully restored hotel form part of its heritage. Saint Cirq LaPopie has become a popular tourist spot after it was elected in 2012 as the “Favorite village of the French”.What to do and see in Saint Cirq LaPopie, FranceMusee RignaultMaison Andre BretonMaison du 13e SiecleLe musée du vin : Located in the upper…
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Visit Grasse in France | A Beautiful Fragrance!
Grasse the Capital of PerfumeAlthough the very first evidence of perfume was found in Cyprus, it is the French that is famous for it. The world “capital of perfume” (la capitale mondiale des parfums) is Grasse in France. Grasse’s perfume industry has been thriving since the eighteenth century.Grasse, a town on the French Riviera, is situated between the Mediterranean and the beautiful Alps which makes it the perfect place to grow flowers.When to visit Grasse the Capital of PerfumeDuring May the roses come into bloom. Early in the morning, you will see people picking roses for the factories. Le Domaine de Manon grows roses and jasmine of which the petals…
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Colmar France – One of the Most Beautiful Destinations
A walk through Comar France – One of the most beautiful places in FranceI really do not have enough words to describe this village. I’m thinking of ‘stunning, beautiful, fabulous, wonderful, delightful, pretty, awesome….’ and so many more. But actually, the only way to describe this beautiful place is in photos.So beautifulColmar is located 42 miles (68 km) south-southwest of Strasbourg. If ever you are near, please do stop here. It is just simply one of the most beautiful villages in France. Picture perfect buildings, amazing architecture and the best time to visit would be….well any time. Because in summer the place is beautiful with pretty flowers everywhere and in…
