Imagine the site of lights for New Year’s Eve. Doesn’t it make you happy and full of holiday joy? Than think what they say about Paris – it is the city of lights. Join those two together and you’ll get experience of a lifetime. Paris on New Year’s Eve is something very special and one of a kind.
From small Roman settlement to fourth largest city in France – that is Toulouse. City on the river Garonne, with buildings of red bricks, nicknamed La ville rose (The pink city) is today center of aviation and spaceflight, but in the past, its economy was based on pastel production. Just like its history, Toulouse is interesting and unique.
"Take Versailles, add Antwerp, and you have Bordeaux" – that is how Victor Hugo described it. Bordeaux was heavily damaged throughout its history but now it is the largest city in France by area. This is the city that was ruled by England for so many years, that it still has that English flair mixed with French style. And on top of all that, Bordeaux is the capital of wine. If you are “tasting” France, be sure to “take a sip” of Bordeaux.
Lyon is a city in Rhone-Alpes region. It’s third largest city in France. Each year more and more tourists come to visit Lyon. Some come because of cultural heritage, others because gastronomy here is one of the best in France. Some people are attracted by festivals in Lyon, and some come to enjoy charms of the city. But everybody agrees that Lyon is one special place in France.
Orléans is called “neighbor of Paris” and today is constantly under its shadow. But it wasn’t always like that. Orleans was city developed as much as Paris once. It had one of the first bridges over the river Loire. Was liberated by a women hero and had first electrified urban rail system in the world. Take your time and visit this jewel of France.
Founded as harbor, flourished as a trade center, destroyed by wars and than rebuilt, La Rochelle is hidden jewel of French Atlantic coast. Whether you are into history, or you just like good French cuisine, or you are fan of cycling, or you’re looking for a stop on your sailing route, La Rochelle is place to visit.
Located on the river Loire, Nantes was proclaimed "the most livable city in all of Europe", by the Time magazine in August 2004. Nantes is city nearby ocean, in the center of Pays de la Loire region, with very powerful history. Nantes is also known for being the home of Jules Verne.
