Showing posts with label region. Show all posts
Showing posts with label region. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Discover the Savoie region on a skiing holiday in France

There are ski resorts in France, dotted all over Europe, but few with the majesty and beauty of the Savoy region.

Consisting of eight different ski resorts, the area offers trails for all to see, if you are a veteran or a beginner.

Every place has different qualities, but what you need for your holiday in France, here you can find.

Three of the most popular is located in the Savoie region in the three valleys,or 3 Valleys to help them with their French.

Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens offers a breathtaking challenge, among beautiful scenery, charming cottage charming bars and restaurants.

See Combe Saulire running north early in the morning is like the best, Courchevel is a popular destination for people on holiday in France.

With the cable car from top to bottom and you will be amazed not only the beautifulLandscape, but also the beauty of the route.

You may want to find a head start on getting the most out of Saulire Combe, because it is a very popular track, and large crowds gather during the day.

Refer to the Meribel ski pass range is also recommended.

Situated between Courchevel and Val Thorens, Meribel is destined to remain the best place if you want to explore the entire Three Valleys area.

If your driving skills are sharp, then you'llTest yourself on the red Combe Vallon.

Many argue that it is the best in performance across the three valleys area, but warned his red status means that it should only by those who do what they will be addressed.

Val Thorens complete the three valleys, and offers the highest ski area in the region.

Highlights include the Cime de Caron and Rosael Combe, the latter of which offers a range of different challenges.

You will not regret the decision to explore the riseHotel Savoy, with all eight promising traditional huts, restaurants, bars and many in the art of conversation.

The Alsatian wine trail region in France

Alsace is located in the northeast of France, is an area of land about 50 km wide and 190 km along the border between France and Germany and has been making wine since the Romans occupied the area around 12 BC The city region is the principle of Strasbourg, seat of € Europe and the European Court of Human Rights, which is located on the banks of the Rhine, and is often mistaken by many to be a GermanCity.

Approximately six thousand wine growers live in this small French wine regions and the people of this area are very proud of their wine making tradition for centuries.

Alsace is among the Vosges mountains to the west and the Black Forest, which lies to the east and is therefore protected from both eastern and western winds. This makes this region especially in the summer heat and keeps it very cold in winter. The terrain in this area is very diverse, including sand,Granite, clay and marl means and the combination of climatic and soil conditions, this is not the easiest areas in which to grow grapes. However, the region produces some of the best Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer grapes.

The area produces about 20 percent of the annual wine production is France (about 165 million bottles) and the vast majority of grapes grown are the names used for the production of a number of famous white wines in the world,Echo of their different options. The best known are the Riesling and Gewürztraminer, which are both about 40 percent of the wines of Alsace, but other wines, Tokay and Sylvaner.

Although perhaps not known to produce a Tokay Pinot Gris from the full-bodied white wine with a wonderful scent of wood and spices, and is the perfect addition to Quiche Lorraine. As a full-bodied wine, but it is also an excellent choice as an accompaniment to meat for those who prefer a whiteInstead of a red wine.

Sylvaner, which was originally in Austria, produced in Alsace for 200 years and is a dry white wine, fruity, which is often served with fish and pork.

Another great wine from this region of Crémant d'Alsace, a sparkling wine in the style of Champagne is made. Cremant d'Alsace is Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir and has an aroma of red fruits, apricots and almonds.

If youBuy an Alsatian wine, either for yourself or as a gift of wine, look for the words "Grand Cru" on the label that a wine is different from one of the best wines of this region.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A visit to the region Rhône-Alpes, France

Rhone-Alpes France
Located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, the Rhone Alpes Region of France is a must for all who see it do a winter or summer.

Jam-packed with things to entertain even the least of tourists exploring, Rhone-Alpes Houses a wealth of historical, geographical, cultural and economic.

Places not to miss the romantic capital of Lyon and the mountains, including the majestic MountBlanc.

Are also popular in many parks in the region, rivers and famous vineyards.

Skiing in Val d'Isere
Popular with skiers and snowboarders from around the world were only a couple of skiers to miss the opportunity for the slopes of Val d'Isere from time to time her head.

In addition to hotels and other facilities that offer all price categories, the station is full of bars and clubs that provide visitors with a trip to remember.

Restaurants,Rental equipment can be expensive, but most visitors are willing to splash out can not get on the slopes of one of the popular ski resorts in the world.

Visit Lyon
The medieval city of Lyon is the third largest in France and in the movie loved by locals and tourists for its gastronomy and its role in history.

Events worth visiting the Festival of Lights is held each year on 8 December and no trip without visiting the city completelyOpera fame.

For wine lovers, two of the most famous wine-growing areas are located south of France near Lyon, said in northern Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône that.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Discover the region of Lot-et-Garonne, southwest France

The-et-Garonne region of the Lot in southwest France is less known than their neighbors to the north, the Dordogne, and is an area waiting to be discovered.

quiet roads leading through fields of sunflowers and hills as you travel from a medieval village quiet for the next, stopping for lunch in a small restaurant, French, or a picnic in a forest old.

Many of the small towns of the region are known as the city Bastide. These cities have been integrated intoCentury 13, on a common plan - a central square was used for the weekly market, and usually surrounded by arcades and dominated by a church and covered market place. The streets radiating from this central location then in perfectly straight lines, each house will be exactly the same assigned area.

Indeed, the first draft "new towns" Many of these cities Bastide can still be seen in its original layout to see many original medieval buildings. Many ofCity - examples are Monflanquin and Villeréal - including cafes and bars where you can sit and enjoy the passing world, and the bakery, where you can buy traditional French bread.

to discover another small village in the region is Pujols. Bastide not a city but a medieval fortified village on a hill south of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, is small but perfectly formed, again with the streets full of old houses. Thanks to its location on a hill, the village also has a magnificent viewthe surrounding landscape.

A peculiarity of the region is Chateau Lot et Garonne Bonaguil - a spectacular medieval castle on a hill in the east. Now, partly in ruins, the castle is one of the finest in France. If you try to be in the region during the summer, do not miss the annual fireworks, light and music show in the castle.

But beyond these local treasures, is the calm that you will like. TheThe landscape is dotted with small farms are still separated by ancient hedgerows, and the streets are usually empty, although you might just get stuck behind an old Citroen van or tractor old rusty ...

The weather in southern France, is almost always mild, with warm spring and autumn and very hot summers, although it can be rather cold and humid from January to March.

Most visitors come because of the area to relax and spend much of their timein their cottage or villa to relax by the pool. While this is, of course, the idea of annual vacation, I suggest that you move at least a bit 'on the regions to find out more about one of the most beautiful, pristine, France to find.

Today the region is highly accessible from the airports of Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse. The most popular lodging option when visiting the area is owned by Holiday. They are usually carefully restored old farmhouseProperties that can remain in the heart of nature, and sit listening to the birds and watch the lizards, like a glass of local wine - wines of the region enjoy Bergerac are well known and high quality.