Trips in Marseille and Provence
Marseille, the capital of Provence, is the second largest city in France. The port of Marseille is very central, frequently visited by many cruise ships, especially those sailing the classic Western Mediterranean route from Rome or Barcelona. This fact has turned the city into one of the largest port cities in Europe. On a day trip I recently took around the port area and neighboring quarters, I was pleasantly surprised to discover an interesting city that is a pleasure to explore.
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Center Parcs Village Nature Holiday Resort Near Paris
The Center Parcs resort chain, widely popular among families, has done it again in a big way:
In collaboration with Euro Disney SCA, they built the chain's largest, most unique, and luxurious resort, and just as importantly, the most eco-friendly! The village opened in August 2017, and there is no doubt that anyone visiting will instantly fall in love and never want to leave (not even for Disney...). The holiday resort is located 40 km east of central Paris, and only 6 km from Disneyland Paris! Just about a half-hour drive from Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris's main airport).
Star Trips and Family Vacation in the French Riviera
The French Riviera is an enchanting family destination attracting families from all over Europe, ideal for star trips (hub-and-spoke), offering wonderful family accommodations, a wide variety of attractions, and most importantly: genuinely affordable!
This article aims to shatter the myths that the Riviera and its surroundings are strictly a luxury, expensive destination suited only for adults, or just a place to mingle with the rich and famous, visit impressive casinos and beaches, and see and be seen.
Star Trip in Alsace-Lorraine and Europa-Park
from Center Parcs
A branch of the premium holiday village chain Center Parcs, named Les Trois Forêts. It is located in France in the Lorraine region near Alsace.
The resort is about an hour's drive from Strasbourg in Alsace and about an hour's drive from Nancy in Lorraine.
This state-of-the-art resort provides pampering, high-quality accommodations. It is nestled in the heart of a nature reserve, in a picturesque forest with giant 35-meter-high trees and a broad river flowing through its center.
Family Vacation in the French Alps
For all Austria "graduates" seeking a new destination suitable for an active family vacation in summer and autumn holidays with towering mountains, enchanting towns, and especially lots of active recreation and action in dramatic nature: Pingwin Company has crafted the perfect vacation for you in the ski resort town of Morzine in the French Alps, a beautiful town situated 1,000 meters above sea level. A creek crosses the town, bridged by a suspension bridge that connects its two parts.
Read MoreTrip to Normandy – A Blend of History and Breathtaking Views
The spectacular cliffs of the Normandy region, the picturesque small villages along its coastline, and the ancient castles and distinctive buildings scattered throughout its various cities make this destination one of the most popular in France, and among the most visited in all of Europe. Normandy, located in northern France, offers a wealth of fascinating attractions and sites well worth a visit. All this, alongside its stunning scenery and tranquil, unique atmosphere.
A Romantic River Cruise in the Sarthe Department
Picture a cruise along an expansive river between medieval-style towns, picturesque villages, decorated bridges, towering castles, and lush green hills adorned with dozing sheep, horses, and plump cows. After cruising through magical landscapes for an hour or two, you dock at a small, non-touristy town with excellent local restaurants, cycling paths, a river promenade, and an enormous monastery open for visits. You stroll through the town at leisure before returning to continue your cruise.
Culinary Tour in Paris
Above all, Paris is a city of croissants, chaussons aux pommes, and macarons, of bakeries opening bright and early in the morning, where the inviting aromas of butter and yeast serve as the neighborhood wake-up call. It is no wonder UNESCO recognized French gastronomy as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
The city is brimming with pastry shops, bakeries, and chocolatiers, making choices nearly impossible. In the following article, we will take you on a tour of the boutiques considered the finest.
