Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: a region with a strong tourist vocation

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is a region in southern France, located along the Mediterranean Sea, between the mouth of the Rhone and the border with Italy. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, which has the city of Marseille as its capital, borders Italy to the east, the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon to the west and the Rhône-Alpes, the Principality of Monaco to the north it is ...

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Provence: Roman remains, medieval villages and natural wonders

Provence is a historical region of south-eastern France, located roughly between the Rhone river and the Alps, it has the city of Marseille as its main center and is included in the French administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Provence includes today’s departments of Var, Vaucluse, Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Maritime Alps (Alpes-Maritimes) and a part of that of the Hautes Alpes (Hautes-Alpes), ...

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French Riviera: a coast full of seaside resorts and beaches

The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur), strictly called, was the coast between Menton and Cannes, but today the entire part of the French coast located along the Mediterranean Sea, between the city of Marseille and the Italian border, is considered the French Riviera. Therefore, today practically the entire coast of Provence is considered Côte d’Azur, with the exception of the mouth ...

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France: Health Insurance, Documents, Driving License, Health Care, Electrical Sockets, Telephones, Currency

DOCUMENTS: In the countries of the European Union that adhere to the Schengen Treaty it is possible to move freely, customs and borders are no longer manned. For European citizens it is still necessary to be in possession of a valid Identity Card or Passport. For those traveling with children and young people under 15 it is necessary for them ...

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France climate: when to go to France?

France is located in the heart of Western Europe, a land of contact between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. At the edge of French territory there are rugged mountain ranges, to the south the Pyrenees and to the south-east the Alps, in the heart of the country are the volcanic peaks of the Massif Central, the rest of ...

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The geography of France: mountains, rivers, cities

France is one of the main states in Europe and, from a tourist point of view, it is the most visited nation in the world, rich in artistic, natural and landscape attractions. The most popular destination is the capital Paris, with museums such as the Louvre and the Orsay Museum, attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, amusement parks such as ...

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France tourist attractions: what to visit in France?

France is the most visited country by tourists in the world and its capital Paris is the most visited city in the world. There are countless tourist attractions in France, the country has historical and archaeological sites unique in the world: ranging from prehistoric sites (Carnac, Vézère), to the remains of the ancient cities of the Roman Empire (Orange, Arles, Nîmes, ...

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Provence Climate: When to go to Provence?

Provence is favored by a Mediterranean climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year, and particularly with hot, dry and sunny summers, the region is in fact the area of France with the most hours of sunshine per year, the annual average is 2,700-2,900 hours, the sunniest areas are those of the Var and Vaucluse departments. Provence is located in the ...

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French Riviera climate: when to go to the French Riviera?

The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) extends along the Mediterranean Sea, from the border with Italy to the town of Cassis, on the eastern outskirts of Marseille. Thanks to its position, the climate of the French Riviera is Mediterranean, mild and sunny with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The French Riviera is famous for its Mediterranean climate, mild and sunny, ...

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Aquitaine climate: when to go to Aquitaine?

Aquitaine is a region in south-western France bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The position of Aquitaine along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean means that the region is affected by the climatic influences of the ocean and the warm Gulf Stream, its climate, mild and sunny, has mild temperatures and well-distributed rainfall throughout the months of the ...

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Nice climate: when to go to Nice?

Nice has a Mediterranean climate, very mild thanks to its position, protected from the winds and the surrounding hills, and sheltered by the Esterel and Mercantour massifs and the Alps. The city has pleasant temperatures throughout the year and rainfall moderate temperatures that fall mostly in autumn and winter, generally between October and January. The average annual rainfall is around ...

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Nice: the birthplace of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Nice (about 345,000 inhabitants, 970,000 inhabitants in the urban area), is located in a wonderful position along the Mediterranean Sea on the Bay of Angels (Baie des Anges), 30 km from the border with Italy, the city is the capital of the department of Alpes-Maritimes. Nice originated from a settlement founded by the inhabitants of Marseille, the city developed in ...

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Picardy climate: when to go to Picardy?

Picardy is affected by an oceanic climate, often influenced by masses of moist and fresh air coming from the North Atlantic Ocean, these air masses are however warmed by the warmer waters of the North Atlantic. The climate of Picardy is monotonous, characterized by persistent freshness, almost permanent humidity and strong winds, especially along the coast. There are no major ...

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Picardy: a region with a rich historical and cultural heritage

Picardy (Picardie) is a historical region of France which is located in the northern area of the country, north of Paris, for a short stretch it overlooks the English Channel, and for an even shorter stretch it borders Belgium, the capital regional is the city of Amiens, which is famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral. The region of Picardy is ...

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Nimes: a city with a thousand-year history

Capital of the Gard department, the city of Nimes (140,000 inhabitants) is located in the northern part of the narrow plain of Lower Languedoc which extends between the Rhone and the Aude, a short distance from the Rhone and a few tens of kilometers from the cities of art such as Arles and Avignon, or from areas of great natural ...

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Loire: historic cities and castles

The Pays de la Loire region is a region created arbitrarily for administrative purposes and does not correspond to any pre-existing historical region of France, it extends over the territories that were part of the ancient provinces of Anjou, Brittany, Maine, Perche and Poitou. The region, which has the city of Nantes as its capital, is made up from an ...

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Limousin climate: when to go?

Limousin is a region in the south-west of France, its climate is predominantly oceanic, but in some peripheral areas of the east of the region the influence of the continental climate is also felt, this is due to the presence of reliefs that reduce the oceanic influence. Summers are hot and slightly drier than other seasons, in winter the temperatures ...

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Fontainebleau climate: when to go to Fontainebleau?

The climate of Fontainebleau is continental-oceanic, it is a temperate climate moderated by oceanic influences. Winters are quite harsh with average minimum winter temperatures just above freezing, there are on average 58 days of frost per year, summer has mild and rarely hot temperatures with average maximum temperatures around 25°C. The rains are regular throughout the year, the average annual rainfall ...

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Fontainebleau: wonderful Renaissance castle, residence of the kings of France

Fontainebleau is a small town (about 17,000 inhabitants) located in the Ile de France, in the department of Seine-et-Marne, 65 km south of Paris, in the middle of the forest of the same name, not far from the Seine. The wine that is grown in the area is excellent. The place is famous for the wonderful Renaissance castle and its ...

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