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The Izadia Ecology Park on the Basque Coast preserves the remaining vestiges of the coast's dune habitats, conserving a number of important animal and plant species. It's a scenic spot…
The Izadia Ecology Park on the Basque Coast preserves the remaining vestiges of the coast's dune habitats, conserving a number of important animal and plant species. It's a scenic spot…
Claude Monet's Water Lilies Garden
Stroll around the Jardin des Nénuphars Latour-Marliac in the Lot-et-Garonne and enjoy the water lily gardens, beautiful ponds and lakes that inspired Claude Monet. The gardens also house a…
Children love Carcassonne's City of Birds (Cité des Oiseaux), where they can meet parrots, pelicans and soaring birds of prey, then watch them all take part in a fascinating show.
If you and the kids only have time to visit Paris during your trip, fear not - you can still see the rest of France in bite-sized form! France Miniature includes petite versions St Tropez's…
Just three minutes from Carcassonne's Medieval centre lies a whole other world in the shape of the city's Parc Australien - a five-hectare corner of Australia at the centre of the Langue D'Oc.
The Izadia Ecology Park on the Basque Coast preserves the remaining vestiges of the coast's dune habitats, conserving a number of important animal and plant species. It's a scenic spot…
The gardens of Versailles are a fantastic example of French formal gardening - controlling, harnessing and recreating nature - effected by a supremely confident King Louis XIV in the 17th…
The tombs of celebrated singers, writers, artists, statesmen and revolutionaries can be found among the thousands buried in Paris' leafy Père Lachaise Cemetery. It is reputedly the world's…
Parc Phoenix in Western Nice houses over 2500 plant species in one of the world's largest glasshouses. Displays range from the Tree Fern Forest to the Thai Garden in seven different tropical…
This huge open space of the Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle is very popular with the people of Lille, featuring over 50 hectares of well-tended walks, a zoo and lofty views of the Citadelle.
With the Museum of Natural History, Botanical Garden, boating, a children's play area and a library within its grounds, Bordeaux's central green space is much more than just a garden.
Lyon's Archaeological Park (Parc Archéologique), in the heart of the old city, features a monumental ancient theatre and aqueduct, alongside the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilisation. Once the…
Lyon's vast Parc de la Tête d'Or boasts a world-renowned botanical garden, a six-hectare zoo and spectacular rose gardens. In summer, try boating on the lake or catch a legendary Guignol…
In Paris' re-vamped industrial quarters, Parc de la Villette has wide, angular lawns littered with modern sculptures, fountains, a vast interactive science museum, a 3D Imax cinéma and an…
For 365 days a year, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne provides a welcome diversion from the hustle bustle of Parisian life. Naturally, it is in the summer months that the…
Perched on a rocky outcrop in the village of Saint-Porchaire, La Roche Courbon is a striking medieval castle complete with silver turrets. A tour takes in the sumptuous Louis XIII-style…
Seek solace beneath the shady trees in Strasbourg's peaceful Orangerie Park, overlooking the European Parliament. A stroll takes in dancing fountains, the boating lake and an elegant…
Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild's lavish Belle-Epoque villa perches on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat promontory. It has superb views over the surrounding coastline and provides a fascinating…
Medieval Garden at the Cluny Museum
Built on the site of a Roman baths, Paris's Cluny Museum has housed an engaging display of Medieval art since the 19th century. Its pretty medieval garden is also a drawcard, and links…
