Located in Northern England, about 200 miles northeast of London, is the medieval, walled city of York. The ancient city is located amidst the green moors and wolds of the North Yorkshire countryside. Encircled by its 13th century walls and its stunning Minster, York still retains its historical charm and heritage. In 2007, York was named the European Tourist City of the Year.Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - York Minster - Jorvik Viking Centre - National Railway Museum - Clifford's Tower - St. Mary's Abbey - Shambles (Street) - Fairfax House - Merchant Adventurer's Hall - City of York Walls - York Castle Museum - York's Chocolate Story - Quilt Museum and Gallery - Holy Trinity Church - Treasurer's House - York Maze - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Hotel Noir - Alahambra Court Hotel - Four Seasons Hotel - The Bloomsbury - The Fort Boutique Hostel - Places to Eat - Mason's Bar and Bistro - Bettys - Krakatoa - Mumbai Lounge - Goji Vegetarian Caf & Deli - Places to Shop - The Antiques Centre York - York Open Air Market - Coppergate Shopping Centre - The Cat Gallery - Burgins Perfumery
Brittany (Bretagne in French) in France's northwest region was first known to the Romans as Lesser Britain. The famous peninsula is located close to Normandy and the Loire Valley of France. A stay in Brittany will leave you feeling like you're in a perpetual Celtic fairytale with many of its towns and cities having retained their medieval architecture. Introduction to Brittany - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Rennes - Foug res & Vitr - Ch teau de Foug res - Ch teau de Vitr - Ch teau des Rochers-S vign - Josselin - Chateau de Josselin - Kergu hennec Sculpture Garden - Emerald Coast (C te d'Emeraude) - Mont St. Michel - Dinan - Mus e du Ch teau (Castle Museum) - Saint-Malo - Ch teau de St-Malo - Grand Aquarium - Dinard - Casino Barriere de Dinard - Dinard Golf Club - Pink Granite Coast (C te du Granit Rose) - Glass Studios of Br hat - Morlaix & Roscoff - Queen Anne's House - Ch teau de Suscinio - Brest - Oceanopolis - Ecomus e d'Ouessant - Douarnenez & Locronan - Quimper - Auray, Carnac & Quiberon - Vannes - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Rennes - St. Malo - Brest - Quimper - Vannes - Places to Eat & Drink - Dinard - Vitr - Auray - Quiberon - Douarnenez - Places to Shop - Quimper - Roscoff - Rennes - Cancale
The French Riviera town of Cannes conjures up images of glamour, elegance, celebrity and sunshine. This is the beachside Hollywood of France and is famous for its major film festival that takes place every year. At all times of the year Cannes represents a vacation paradise offering luxurious ease. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Cannes Film Festival - Promenade de la Croisette - Mediterranean Water Activities - Casinos - Petanque & Golf - Le Suquet District (Old Town) - L rins Islands - Artistic Day Trips - Grasse & St. Paul de Vence - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - H tel Festival - Hotel Cybelle - H tel Chanteclair - H tel Brimer - Ruc H tel - Places to Eat - The Cocoon - L'Enoteca - Da Mimmo - O'Happy - Le Duplex - Places to Shop - Forville Market (March Forville) - Rue d'Antibes - Rue Meynadier - Cannes English Bookshop - En Sortant de l' cole
Languedoc in southeastern France produces 40% of France s wine and it is the largest wine growing area in the world. Five d partments make up the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Some have miles of sandy beaches and others have vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Almond and olive trees can be seen everywhere. It was over 2,000 years ago that grapevines were first planted here and Languedoc is today one of the most important wine-producing regions in France. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Nimes - Maison Carr e and Roman Amphitheatre - The Mus e des Beaux-Arts de N mes - Carcassonne - Carcassonne Cathedral - Basilica of Saint-Nazaire - School Museum - Montpellier - Place de la Com die - Musee Fabre - Cathedrale St-Pierre - La Maison du Rire - Seaquarium - Wild Animal Park at Les Angles - Grotte des Demoiselles - Station de Ski - Font Romeu Pyrenees 2000 - Utopix House - Luna Park, Argeles Sur Mer - Caves Byrrh - Le Moulin a Papier de Brousses (Paper Mill) - Scenovision Moliere - Cathar Castles - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Hotel des Elmes - La Tour de l'Horloge - Les Corbieres - Hotel Imperator - Domaine des Agnelles - Places To Eat & Drink - Les Bains de Montpellier - L'Ecurie - Waiki Beach - La Portella - O Bontemps - Places To Shop - Centre Commercial Bonne Source - Halles Castellane - Centre Sant-Vicens - Vide Grenier - zes
Provence is one of the most popular vacation areas in the south of France. The region runs from the Mediterranean to the Alps and from the Rh ne River to Italy. Provence adjoins the French Riviera and is famous for its warm climate, scenery traditions, fine wines, French cuisine, and local language (Proven al). Its main attractions include the city of Avignon. Van Gogh came to Arles to paint its scenic countryside. Introduction to Provence - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Avignon - Marseille - Aix-en-Provence - Atelier Cezanne - Museums in Aix-en-Provence - Arles - Saint Remy - Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery - Roussillon - Gordes - Lourmarin - Bonnieux - The Three Sisters of Provence - Senanque Abbey - Thoronet Abbey - Silvacane Abbey - Camargue Nature Park - Roman sites in Provence - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Hotel Acacias - Hotel Paul - Hotel du Globe - Accommodation in the Provencal countryside - Hotel Lutia - Places to Eat - La Cigaliere - L'Epice and Love - Un p'tit Coin de Cuisine - La Kahena - Paul Bakery - Places to Shop - Markets in the Luberon region - Marche des Capuchins - Pottery and Ceramics in Provence - Provencal Linen - Lavender Products
