Albi, episcopal city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Albi illustrates the influence of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. You will be able to discover a rich heritage which earned it UNESCO classification in 2010.
Visit to Saint-Jea-Pied-de-Port in the Basque Country. A must for pilgrims from all over the world traveling the route to Santiago de Compostela. The village is considered the gateway or the final stage of the sacred journey.
The Cordouan lighthouse has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2020. This maritime treasure stands majestically at the mouth of the Gironde estuary. Like an emblematic guardian, the Cordouan lighthouse can be visited from April to October.
Vauban's work includes 12 groups of fortified buildings and constructions along the Northern, Eastern, and Western borders of France. The Vauban fortifications refer to a set of fortifications designed by the French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban during the 17th century.
The Cordouan lighthouse stands on a shallow rocky plateau in the Atlantic Ocean located at the mouth of the Gironde estuary in New Aquitaine, in a dangerous and inhospitable environment. Built with white limestone blocks between the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century.
The Château de Fontainebleau, located in Fontainebleau, south-west Paris is surrounded by magnificent gardens of nearly 130 hectares, it is renowned for its beauty, and its very well maintained gardens and its fountains. Its 130 hectare estate deploys various buildings between four main courtyards, three gardens and a park.
The Maison Carrée in Nîmes is the best preserved Roman temple in the world. This building is dedicated to the cult of the imperial family, inspired by the temples of Apollo and Mars Utlor in Rome, the Maison Carrée impresses with the harmony of its proportions and the majesty that emerges from this exceptional monument.
The Pyrénées-Orientales, a region in the south of France which offers many picturesque villages, steeped in history, culture and Mediterranean charm. As you wander through these hidden gems, you will be transported to a world where cobbled lanes tell centuries-old stories and landscapes offer breathtaking vistas.
France, a country of historic chateaux, offers visitors another architectural gem: the Château de Chenonceau. Nestled in the Loire Valley, this iconic castle tells a fascinating tale blending love, art and political influence.
Enjoy music, theatre and dance in the South of France at the 2024 Carcassonne International Festival. A festival of performing arts with international acts performing in venues all over the city. The main venue is the Théâtre Jean-Deschamps, a small amphitheatre within the walls of the citadel with a great atmosphere and a fabulous view from every seat.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine has a large list of UNESCO world heritage sites, some world famous like Bordeaux or Saint-Emilion, others to rediscover like the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. You will find 15 sites listed throughout the region which bear witness to the richness of our heritage: prehistory, fortifications but also places of pilgrimage.
A heritage not to be missed, you can visit Mont-Saint Michel on a guided tour. The village, the abbey, the museum, Founded at the request of the Archangel Michael by the Bishop of Avranches Aubert, the first sanctuary was consecrated on October 16, 709.
Occitanie is the 4th most frequented region by foreign tourists. In addition, it is also the region which attracts the most French tourists. No wonder, its offer is very varied, with its coastline, its countryside and cities. We have a large choice of holiday home rentals in Occitanie for you. First-class vacations, in an exceptional property.
On vacation in the Hautes Pyrénées, the Cirque de Gavarnie-Gèdre-Gèdre is a must-see. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is located in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park. The highest point is at 3,000m. Moreover you will see one of the highest waterfalls in Europe: 427m high.
Visit Notre Dame de Fourvière listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the view overlooking all of Lyon. Alongside the exceptional view of Lyon, you can enjoy guided tours, themed tours and unusual tours throughout the year.
Located to the west of Clermont, many towns such as Ceyrat and Orcines are part of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. Sites not to be missed during your vacation in the region. You will find many trails around the volcanoes, with hikes and walks that will take you to the peaks of the most beautiful volcanoes.
The Amphitheatre in Arles is one of the greatest remaining examples of Roman architecture in southern Europe. It is a beautiful structure, intact for the most part and dominates the fascinating southern French town of Arles, on the edge of the Camargue National Park.
Holidaying in France, there are some wonderful sites making Francethe most visited country in the world the most visited country in the world. France has forty five listed UNESCO sites - come and discover some of the most famous; Carcassonne, Paris and more.
Mont-Perdu designates a vast mountainous area between France and Spain. Registered since 2007 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Let's go and explore this mountain range. Mont-Perdu is a vast mountainous area between France and Spain. The eastern part of the Pyrenees National Park in the Hautes Pyrénées department as well as the Spanish park of Ordesa and Mont-Perdu.
Located in the department of Cher in the Center-Val de Loire, it is a Catholic cathedral, built between the end of the 12th and the end of the 13th century. Architecturally, the building is remarkable both for its proportions and for the structure of its sculptures and stained glass windows.
Since the Middle Ages, the port of the Moon has been the name given to the port of Bordeaux due to its crescent shape as it crosses the city. It is also represented on the coat of arms of the city. This part of the river which is also called "the harbour" which today has a strong tourist activity.
We continue our list of French sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage with the paths of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. You have surely already heard of the Ways of Compostela. Well, we'll learn more in this blog post. Created at the beginning of the 9th century, the pilgrimage to Compostela is one of the longest and most famous walks in Europe.
We continue our selection of monuments classified in the World Heritage of UNESCO: the Basilica of Sainte Marie Madeleine de Vézelay. A former 12th century French abbey church. Located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and more precisely in Vézelay.
Let's explore the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. It is one of 45 French heritages classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Located in the Vienne department of New Aquitaine, it is known for its perfectly well-preserved Romanesque murals, unique in Europe.
The Abbey of Fontenay is located in the north of Burgundy, founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard de Clairvaux, one of the greatest French saints, it is today the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world. It is listed among the 45 UNESCO World Heritage sites in France.
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