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THE MAGNIFICENT FORTIFIED CITY OF CARCASSONNE

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The spectacular fortress of Carcassonne is regarded as the best-preserved medieval fortress in Europe, and according to many experts, the world, and has been the inspiration for countless castles that have been invented in fairy tales.  Carcasso…
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MEAUX – A REWARDING DAY TRIP FROM PARIS

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Just 54 kms N.E. of the centre of Paris lies the ancient town of Meaux.  The journey from Paris Gare de l’Est (Line P) is around 25-40 mins, depending on what train you take.  You can use your Navigo Pass to get there by train as it’s within Zon…
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METZ – BEAUTIFUL CAPITAL OF THE LORRAINE REGION

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The graceful capital of the Lorraine, the historic city of Metz lies barely 60 kms north of Nancy in the north east of France, and less than a 2 hour drive across to the German border.  Sitting astride the confluence of the Moselle and Seille ri…
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NANCY – CAPITAL OF FRENCH ART NOUVEAU, AND SO MUCH MORE

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The fame of so many French destinations is down to the historic architecture and culture of the place.  We love to visit beautiful historic places that speak of the history of the town or city.  These can range from ancient sites dating back mil…
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