France
History of Rouen, France
Rouen is a very attractive city with a world-famous cathedral, sitiated in the Normandy region of northern France. You will make more of your visit if you are familiar with a little history of the town, so below we highlight some of the important historical events that have taken place at Rouen, France over the [...]
Chateau Chantilly – a day trip from Paris
What do you think of when you think of Visiting Paris ? The Eiffel Tower, perhaps, or the Arc de Triomphe. The shocking contrast between the Louvre and the shiny glass pyramid that now stands in its entrance? Maybe Montmartre and the narrow streets so little changed since 1900 when so many famous French artists [...]
Scenic hiking trails in Corsica
There are hundreds of beautiful and scenic hiking trails in Corsica. From the beginner to an expert there is sure to be something here for everyone and all skill levels. The most famous hiking trail is known as the GR20 or the Fra li Monte. It is a mountain path that crosses the island and [...]
Beziers France
A visitor’s route through Beziers can usefully begin from the ‘Allées-Paul Riquet’, a pleasant shady street containing a bronze statue of Paul Riquet (1624), Baron of Bonrepos. It was Paul Riquet who undertook the digging of the Canal du Midi, that links Toulouse to Sète, a distance of about 240 kilometres, a task which took [...]