Archive for 'Must See Attractions in France'

Flea markets are a great place to get your hands on a bargain and find things that you might never discover elsewhere. If you're on holidays somewhere, visiting a flea market is an ideal way to get a taste of the unique culture of a region and to find some very special souvenirs and gifts. However, if you were planning a vacation in France and are booking a holiday rental in Paris, you may be unsurprised to discover that the cosmopolitan French capital is home to one of the most exclusive and high-end flea markets in the world. Located in the heart of the Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, the market of Paul Bert Serpette is surrounded by ten or so different markets, which offer a selection of antiques from a wide variety of periods. Each of these markets has its own identity that is linked to its dealers and its architecture. Spread across a massive 12,000 square meters, Paul Bert Serpette is the world's largest antique market and is a prestigious gem that is a must for all serious antiques enthusiasts and bargain hunters.

There are already ample reasons to plan a vacation in Corsica as this stunning island in France has plenty to offer a tourist. It is a unique place with a diverse landscape that varies from craggy cliffs and swooping valleys to lush forests to picture-perfect beaches made up of powdery white sand lapped by azure water. Those looking for a perfect sun holiday will find a villa in Corsica is just the thing but those in search of something a little bit different, unique attractions, and adventures to be had will also find themselves well-accommodated. Animal-lovers, in particular, will be delighted by the clear waters full of fish, the wild pigs that can be spotted roaming about the island, and the City of Turtles.

France is not necessarily the first place one might think of if interested in surfing. However, if you've been dreaming of a vacation in France but also want to catch some waves during your holiday downtime then there are some great coastal destinations and beautiful seaside towns that are ideal for days in the surf while also enjoying the natural beauty, rich culture, delicious food, great wine, and more that France has on offer...

You know Sleeping Beauty's castle from the Disney logo, the one that appears at the beginning of all of those iconic films that so defined many of our childhoods? Well, it actually exists in real life and is perhaps even more beautiful in person. If you want to bring a slice of fairytale magic into your own life and your next holiday and to see this impossibly pretty architectural gem with your own eyes, then start browsing our vacation rentals in France...

In the most scenic and magical of settings that one could possibly imagine, the Château de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is perched 200m above the lovely Lake Annecy on a rocky outcrop, offering commanding views over the surrounding landscape and framed picturesquely by hills, snow-capped Alpine peaks, and woods. On misty mornings as the cream-coloured walls and pretty pointed turrets are shyly revealed, the approach to the castle seems like a road right out of our own world and onto the pages of a storybook. Discover our holiday rentals in Annecy now and get planning your trip to this mesmerising corner of the globe.

The Marqueyssac Gardens were opened to the public in the 1990s after an extensive program of restoration and are now undeniably one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in France. Magical and perfectly manicured, these gardens surround the 17th century Château de Marqueyssac and are the epitome of the kind of incredible creation that can come about when man grooms his natural surroundings. Located at Vézac, in the Dordogne Department of France, this exceptionally beautiful garden is a must-see if you have browsed our stunning villas in Aquitaine and are looking for things to see and do in the area.

Perched on a rocky outcrop that overlooks the valley of Dordogne, the Marqueyssac Gardens, or Jardin de Marqueyssac (often known as the Overhanging Gardens of Marqueyssac), was built at the end of the 17th century by Bertrand Vernet de Marqueyssac, Counselor to Louis XIV. The original grounds were organised in the garden à la française style and their design has been attributed to a pupil of the landscape architect André Le Nôtre. This garden was made up of terraces, alleys, and a kitchen garden surrounding the chateau, though it has been altered in the centuries since it was first begun.