Nouvelle-Aquitaine a large region in south-west France takes in : Bordeaux : a city with vineyards and ocean Cognac : known for its brandy and natural territory Atlantic Coast : 970km of coastline Biarritz – Pays basque :a seaside town at the foot of the Pyrenees Dordogne Valley: known for its prehistoric sites, castles and natural beauty Limoges: ...

The Vézère Valley near the village of Montignac, in the Dordogne region of France is the site of a complex of prehistoric caves. Over 600 wall paintings, from some 17,000 years ago, cover the interior walls and ceilings of the caves. Of these, the Lascaux Cave is the most remarkable and was open to the public until 1963. ​(Images contributed by : D...

Normandy is a region of northern France with a coastline that takes in white-chalk cliffs and WWII beachheads, including Omaha Beach, site of the D-Day landing. Just off the coast, the rocky island of Mont-Saint-Michel has a Gothic abbey. The city of Rouen, dominated by Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, is where Catholic saint Joan of Arc was execute...

​ Oliver's Travels has enhanced its ski offering in France with a selection of over 500 chalets in the French Alps. Destinations range from family-friendly alpine retreats in The Three Valleys to luxury chalets in Val d'Isere. The company is highlighting : Olivers Travels was launched in 2013, bringing together luxury villa specialists Simply Chate...

The Annecy Mountains are located in the northern French Alps, between the Bornes and Bauges mountain ranges. It has undulating and fertile Albanais plain and the unspoilt Fillière region. Visitors can take in : There's the chance to cyle one of the 18 'cols' in the area,Colombiere, Aravis or Col Fry, or a circuit of Lake Annecy or, off the beaten t...

As the modern traveller evolves, they crave a unique, personal and luxurious experience. This is one of the reasons why barge cruises are growing in popularity. Primarily cruising on canals in European countries, these barges offer more than meets the eye. Many barges offer amenities like open bars and fine cuisine. Barge cruises serve a small numb...