The Riviera Corniches In France
August 18, 2009 by Travel Guide Greg
Filed under France, Travel Guides
Photogenic and thrilling to drive, the Riviera Corniches are three roads that follow the coastline of the Mediterranean from Nice, France through Monaco to Cap-Martin and Menton on the Italian border. The three coast roads follow the same 20 to 30 mile (32 to 50 km) stretch of coastline at different levels along the mountainside. [...]
Mont Saint Michel France
August 15, 2009 by Travel Guide Greg
Filed under France, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Mont Saint-Michel. As you approach it, the abbey seems to float on the horizon… its spire glinting gold in the sun. It has attracted pilgrims for hundreds of years. Today it still attracts visitors… over three million tourists a year. The legend is that a bishop in the 8th century heard the voice of the [...]
Drive Through Normandy France
August 1, 2009 by Travel Guide Greg
Filed under France, Travel Guides
If you’re a student of history, ancient or modern, a drive through Normandy makes for a great holiday. If you want to start with some of the older history, it was from Normandy that William the Conqueror set out to take over the throne of England in 1066. If you are into 20th century history, [...]
French Wine Tours
April 28, 2008 by Travel Guide Greg
Filed under France
No visit to France would be complete without enjoying wine. France offers many wine tours to choose from throughout the country. You will be able to taste wine at France’s best and most exclusive estates. Widening your wine knowledge will be in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. There are many wine tours to choose from [...]
