Archive for 'Tourist Attractions in France'

The Jardin du Luxembourg is a truly stunning and massive garden attached to the beautiful Palais de Luxembourg and is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, in a very central position, not far from Notre-Dame and the Latin quarter.

Created in the 17th century, under the supervision of Marie de Medicis, mother to Louis XIII, it covers 23 hectares and, for good reason, it is one of the most popular outdoor spaces to visit in Paris.

Built in a combination of Italian Baroque and English style gardens, it is the perfect place to wander peacefully in the middle of this bustling metropolis.

Just find a vacation rental in Paris and spend some time in this extraordinarily lovely space.

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.

The extensive coastline of France means that there is no shortage of incredible beaches to choose from. No matter who you are or what you want from a holiday – relaxation, family fun, a romantic getaway, a good time, great waves or impossibly pretty surroundings – you'll be able to find the perfect beach for you and your individual needs in France.

As there is so much choice, we thought we'd help you narrow it down and have picked some of our favourite beaches in the country. With both famous must-sees and little-known gems, here are more of our picks of France's best beaches…

It is no secret that you are spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches in France. As there is such a large coastal area in the country, there are numerous options and there is also a lot of variety from windswept and romantic beauties to sights of historic events, surfing heavens to luxurious resorts, family-friendly dreams to party hubs: whatever kind of beach you're looking for, you're sure to find it in France. However, in order to help you to narrow it down, we have chosen some of our favourite among them all. Here are more of our picks of the best beaches in France.

5. Utah Beach, Normandy

It would, of course, be remiss of us not to mention any of the beaches in Normandy that were part of the events of D-Day. This beach is the westernmost of the Invasion Beaches. Steeped in history, it is one of the locations where, on D-Day, 23,000 men and 1700 vehicles landed.

As France is ringed by coasts on three sides, there are endless beaches to choose from and many different wonderful seaside destinations. However, while many are beautiful, some are more interesting or lovely than others. So, in order to help you narrow down your choice of destinations, we have rounded up our picks of ten of the best beaches in the country. Here are more of our best beaches in France…

3. Palombaggia, Corsica

If you have found a vacation rental in Corsica and are venturing off the mainland to this beautiful Mediterranean holiday destination, there is one beach that you must check out: Palombaggia Beach. Known as Corsica’s most beautiful beach, voted as one of the Top 10 best beaches in Europe and UNESCO certified, it is a picture-perfect stretch of white sand and bluer than bluer water that gives any tropical beach a run for its money. Dotted with incredible white boulders and bordered by an evergreen forest, it curves in a half-moon for 2 km.