Archive for 'Parks & Gardens in France'

Located on an island, in the middle of a river, in the north of France, a beautiful Japanese garden emerges like a vision. This special wonder is a must-see for garden-lovers and those fond of a unique attraction who book one of our vacation rentals in Brittany. 

Called the Jardin Japonais de l'Île de Versailles (Île de Versailles Japanese Garden), this lovely lush space in the city of Nantes was built on the artificially formed island of Île de Versailles, which was created in 1831 using soil excavated during the construction of the Nantes–Brest canal and which originally housed workshops for carpenters, boat builders, engineers, and others working on the canal. These remained there for over 100 years until the island eventually fell into disrepair as they began to be closed.

Provence is best known for the lavender fields and sunflower fields that paint the countryside purple and yellow during the summer months. The sight of these endless fields of blooms is certainly a wonder to behold but spring flowers in Provence are also incredibly charming, if less renowned. If you decide to book a vacation rental in Provence during the spring and you want to check out the seasonal stars of this bucolic landscape, then take note of the following flowering events…

Var is the department in the wider Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France that is home to many of the area’s most famous, beloved, and glamorous seaside towns and resorts. To the south of the department you will find, stretching along the iconic French Riviera, the likes of Saint-Tropez (a well-known celebrity hot spot), pretty Hyères with its grand medieval castle, and the village of Grimaud with its pastel buildings and canals. Var is also an area of unparalleled natural beauty and is the gateway to the Golden Islands and part of Port Cros National Park.

So, for those looking to sip cocktails in elegant bars, spend days at picture-perfect beaches, or go on some grand adventure, a villa in Var will offer all this and more besides!

Considering a trip to this magical part of the world but not quite sure? Well, here is our list of the ten best things to see and do in the area and just ten reasons to book a holiday rental in Var today:

Giverny is a famously idyllic town that is today best-known as the location of Monet’s beautiful and immortalised home and gardens. In addition to this main attraction, the pretty town itself, the surrounding landscapes, and several other museums and destinations associated with various other Impressionist artists who came and worked in Giverny, make it a pretty magical place to spend a day. Many who find a vacation rental in Paris take a day train out to the town and return in the evening but also if you have found a holiday rental in Normandy, the region in which Giverny is located, it is well worth setting aside time to plan a day-trip to this impossibly picturesque corner of the world.