Archive for 'Must See Attractions in France'

The very first thing that I do when planning any trip, is to figure out local foods and eateries that I need to try and then I slot in my activities around eating. It's the most important part of travelling, right? Of course, when visiting France, in particular, this is an even more pressing concern. If you're planning a trip to a wonderful vacation rental anywhere in Aquitaine then you'll need to head to Bordeaux for a day trip to get your hands on a canelé at some point during the visit. Just find a nice café and order a coffee and one of these delicious cakes and enjoy a moment of peace in beautiful Bordeaux.

Can't quite choose between a holiday in France or a vacation in Spain? Why not find a villa in Aquitaine and then you'll be able to check out incredible attractions in both countries relatively easily. One such attraction is the incredible Gothic Revival Castle of Abbadia.

Built between 1864 and 1879 by the 19th century Renaissance man, Antoine Thomson d’Abbadie d’Arrast, a nobleman and astronomer, linguist, explorer, anthropologist, and politician who was born to an Irish mother and a Basque father.

Paris, in France, is a beautiful city, in which there is plenty to see and do. However, if you have browsed our vacation rentals in Paris and are planning a trip to the city, there is one particular spot that is worth seeking out...if only for the photographs.

Rue Crémieux is a pretty little street located in the 12th arrondissement, between Rue de Lyon and Rue de Bercy, that is often dubbed the Notting Hill of Paris. Just 144 metres long, it is a pedestrianised and cobblestoned little stretch of street that is lined with charming little houses with lovely pastel and trompes l’œil façades and potted plants out front.

The Musée de Cluny, or Musée National du Moyen Âge, is a rather special museum that is located in one of the oldest buildings in Paris, a former townhouse that dates to the 14th century, with the foundation of 3rd century Gallo-Roman thermal baths beneath it.

The museum itself is dedicated to medieval life and is home to objects such as sculptures, graphic works, manuscripts, stained glass, and furniture and other decorative items.

However, the most famous thing in its holdings are the iconic “The Lady and the Unicorn,” tapestries.

Founded in 1843 by the French State, the museum is made up of 23 rooms, all crammed to the gills with fascinating objects. These pieces are the focus, of course, but the museum is worth visiting for its pretty gardens and the building itself, which is a beautiful mansion in Gothic and Renaissance styles.

No matter who you are or where you come from or what you could possibly demand of a beach, you'll find all you need in France: from almost tropical gems to private celebrity favourites, and surfers' paradises to historic site. There are all kinds of beaches along France's incredibly long coastline and there is a vast amount of choice. To help you narrow down the list and find the right one for you, we have compiled a list of some of the best of the best. Here are our final picks for some of the best beaches in France…

9. Mont-Saint-Michel

Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most striking and iconic buildings in the world. Perched atop of a rocky islet, it dominates the bay where Normandy and Brittany merge and can be seen for miles away.