Biarritz (Pyrenees Atlantique department) – this is a popular seaside town located in France’s southwest, along the Bay of Biscay – within 40 minutes driving distance of the Spanish border. This is a major town within France’s Basque Country (which extends southward into Spain, which becomes “Pais Vasco”). Biarritz was known as a resort town […]
Biarritz (departamento de los Pirineos Atlánticos): esta es una popular ciudad costera ubicada en el suroeste de Francia, a lo largo del Golfo de Vizcaya, a 40 minutos en automóvil de la frontera española. Esta es una ciudad importante dentro del País Vasco de Francia (que se extiende hacia el sur hasta España, que se […]
Beaulieu (Rue Gaëtan Rondeau, Nantes) – with 120 retailers under one roof, this is the largest shopping center in Nantes. Most of the brands found here are local (French), along with some international ones, such as Esprit, Guess, H&M, and Mango, among others.
AOC Les Halles (102 Cours Lafayette, Lyons) – this restaurant is for those looking for a traditional French bistro experience. As locals will attest, everything here – from cheese and foie gras to oysters and chacuterie – is delicious and worth trying. Due to its reputation, it’s advisable to book in advance, especially on weekends. […]
Alsace Sightseeing Tours (Alsace region / northeastern France) – this northeastern region is one of France’s wine-growing regions, with its own rich culinary history. Along with wine production, Strasbourg (which is one of Alsace’s main towns) is by many considered to be the capital of the foie gras, the fat goose or duck liver, ever […]
Ayers Rock (4 rue Désirée, 69001 Lyon) – this rock club stands out among others in France, since this one has adopted an Australian theme (celebrating all things from that far-flung country). It plays a mix of rock tunes from the 80s to the present, including famed Australian musicians such as INXS, Men at Work, […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in France (Lyon): Avis: +33 04 7233 3719 Europcar: +33 825 009 900 Hertz: +33 825 00 69 69 National/Citer: +33 04 7222 7488 Sixt: +33 04 7222 7272 Thrifty” +33 825 80 01 14
Arenes de Nimes (Boulevard des Arènes, 30000 Nîmes) – located in the town of Nimes (just 50 km. from the city of Montpellier), this is by far the best-preserved Roman amphitheater in the world. Originally built in 70 AD, this arena is located near the Maison Carrée (a well-preserved Roman temple built around 20 BC […]
World travelers visiting France will come across a country with a history that goes back to the prehistoric days. The areas north and south of the Pyrenees (at what’s now modern-day France and Spain) were occupied from about 30,000 years ago by Paleolithic hunter-gatherers who made good use of its many caves. Such cave-dwellers left […]
Alsace Sightseeing Tours (región de Alsacia / noreste de Francia): esta región del noreste es una de las regiones vitivinícolas de Francia, con su propia rica historia culinaria. Junto con la producción de vino, Estrasburgo (que es una de las principales ciudades de Alsacia) es considerada por muchos como la capital del foie gras, el […]