FRANCE

  BIGORRE (HAUTES-PYRENEES)

Located in the heart of the French High Pyrenees, the county of Bigorre offers endless attractions, natural wonders, cultural treasures, good food and above all the hospitality of its people. The historic city of Tarbes is the capital of Bigorre. Strolling through the streets and discover the beautiful corners is a delight. Massey's garden, the church of San Juan, the cathedral of headquarters, or the ... ... read more

  ECRINS NATIONAL PARK

In the foothills of the French Alps we find the Erins National Park. With mountains 4000 metres high it's a paradise for Alpine enthusiasts and climbers who seek the beauty of the mountains but wish to avoid the bustle of the main tourist areas such as Zermat or Chamonix. We went there to climb the most emblematic mountain, La Barre des Ecrins. At 4102 metres tall it is the highest point in the park and ... ... read more

  LOIRE VALLEY

"An exceptional cultural landscape, of great beauty, with historic towns and cities, great architectural monuments - the Chateaux - and land that has been cultivated and shaped for centuries by interactions between the local people and their surroundings, in particular the Loire itself." This declaration by UNESCO, on 2nd December 2000, says just about everything about this marvellous French valley, ... ... read more

  PARIS

What is it about Paris that makes it the most visited city in the world, ahead of Rome, London or New York? They say it's the city of light, the city of fashion, home of great masters of art and many other disciplines. It has an enviable history of great men and women, kings, emperors and republicans. It is the capital of France, and its motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" is said by almost ... ... read more

  COL DU GALIBIER

The Col du Galibier is one of the most popular parts of the Tour de France. Many professional cyclists and cycling fans go there at all times of the year to train. Together with some cyclist friends we traveled to the French Hautes-Alpes to climb this 2,645m high mountain pass with its steep slopes that in places are as much as 12%, a considerable challenge for cyclists. It is a goal that is difficult ... ... read more

  FRANCE TRAVEL

We traveller 4000km travelling around a large part of France visiting the Loire Valley, Normandy and Brittany. The Loire Valley, with its beautiful and well-preserved Chateaux (in reality they're like palaces) has been declared by UNESCO to be "an exceptional cultural landscape, of great beauty, with historic towns and cities, great architectural monuments - the Chateaux - and land that has been ... ... read more