Catégorie : South east of France, Riviera

ANNECY, FRANCE: Anecy travel guide

Annecy, France travel guide

Annecy is situated approximatively 470 kms from Paris. (see how to get to Annecy from Paris) in the Rhone Alpes regionAnnecy is renowned for its old quarters, good food (Restaurant in Annecy) and the Annecy lake. See places to see in Annecy and around Annecy

The weather of Annecy is usually cold in winter and hot in summer

Find a hotel in Annecy

AVIGNON, FRANCE: Avignon travel guide

Avignon, France travel guide

Avignon is situated approximatively 700 kms from Paris. (see how to get to Avignon from Paris), on the Rhone river

Avignon is a nice town known as the « city of the popes » because christian popes lived in the city instead of Rome during the 14th century in a palace, « le palais des papes ». Avignon is also known for its bridge, (sur) « le pont d’Avignon », and its southern vallée du Rhone food (Restaurant in Avignon) and wines (Chateauneuf du Pape…). See places to see in Avignon and around Avignon

The weather of Avignon is usually sunny, even in winter and hot in summer

AROUND AVIGNON, FRANCE: What to see around Avignon travel guide

Things to see around Avignon, France travel guide

Avignon is situated on the Rhone river

Nearest places to see around Avignon are :

* The Chateauneuf du Pape vineyards, around Orange city and other delicious Southern Rhone Valley vineyards (Gigondas, Beaume de Venise, Tavel, Vacqueyras, Cotes du Rhone…)
* Nimes city
* Apt town and the Luberon

AROUND MARSEILLE, FRANCE: what to see around Marseilles city travel guide

Things to see around Marseille, France travel guide

Marseille is the second biggest city in France after Paris

Nearest things to see around Marseille are

* The wonderful Calanques (white limestones cliffs on a blue sea)
* The If castle, situated on an island facing the city
* Frioul island
* Aix en Provence city