Biarritz used to be the chosen place for Napoleon’s summers, and if somebody like him chosed it, it has to be for some reason. Biarritz is in the south-western coast of France, and belongs to the Basque Country, being in the bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast.

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France is a wine Country, it probably makes the most famous wines in the world. If there is one place where the mix between quality visiting and “home-grown culture” places combines with spectacular industry (even if a primary one), that is the Loire Valley. Along with Bordeaux, this is the other “must see” region you should visit, if interested in wines or not. The beauty of it is difficult to find in any other place in Europe.

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In southwestern France, Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River, with an estimated population of 250.000 (2008). It is the prefecture of the Gironde department, as well as the capital of the Aquitaine region. Its inhabitants are called Bordelais.

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Emerald Coast, the north coast of the French Brittany on the English Channel, was the home of the French corsairs. The epicenter is Saint-Malo also known as the Corsair City. “Neither French, nor Breton, but corsair am I”, they were proud to yell. Land of adventure, plundering and tavern beer baths, Emerald Coast is a must for sea lovers, adventure-seekers and active tourists.

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Amusement park based on the legendary adventures of Asterix, Obelix and their Gaul fellows, the most popular French comic ever made. A unique chance to fight Romans, ride menhirs, taste magic potions and challenge Greek gods: a fascinating trip into fiction and ancient history.
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If we had to make a new addition to the list of Wonders of the World, Mont Saint-Michel would be a candidate to consider. Actually this breathtaking French island is commonly referred as the Wonder of the Western World. Next time you go to France, make sure there is a free day in your agenda to see this.
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In some years Nantes has taken a giant step with regard to tourist attractions. It looks like Jules Verne’s city is little by little becoming one of the author’s fantasy worlds thanks to imaginative and massive offers such as the Garden of Machines. Nowadays Nantes can turn a run-of-the-mill weekend into an odyssey typical of Phileas Fogg or Captain Nemo.
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Those party goers who have already enjoyed wild carnivals in Cádiz and Tenerife might be wondering what’s next. The answer is Nice. From 12th to 28th February, the inhabitants of this popular enclave in the French Riviera will turn into Tim-Burtonian characters, the beaches will be invaded by “giants and big heads”, and it will rain confetti and flowers non-stop. So start packing the suitcase with streamer rolls and party blowers and make sure you come to this one too.
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HotelSearch can’t disguise the fact that we love fantasy trips like this one. When it comes to the Mont Saint-Michel we have to advise you to prepare yourself to become a kid again, because since the very moment you arrive you will be part of a fairy tale, as if you were 5 years old again.

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In HotelSearch we have always liked to talk about fantasy trips like this one. Although Fontainebleau is located within the metropolitan area of Paris, it is 55 km away from the capital and it takes a lot of tourism away from Paris.

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