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Europe's largest inland aquarium, at Touraine in the Loire Valley, boasts more than 10,000 fish in 43 enormous open tanks. There's nowhere better to take a journey through the world's oceans.
The flowering of the "yellow suns" of Mimosa marks the end of winter and of a labour-intensive farming process. Floats adorned with flowers parade through the centre of Saint-Raphaël…
Set within the Parc National du Mercantour, the Isola 2000 ski resort is less than two hours' drive from Nice and the coast. It offers snowboarding and cross-country skiing on beautifully…
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.
Europe's largest inland aquarium, at Touraine in the Loire Valley, boasts more than 10,000 fish in 43 enormous open tanks. There's nowhere better to take a journey through the world's oceans.
A peaceful Riverside Walk from Pont Neuf to Pont St Pierre offers views of the Old Town, which rises from the right bank of the wide River Garonne. Cross over to the left bank to find a…
The Île d'Oléron attracts visitors from Poitou-Charentes and beyond with its pristine beaches, protected dunes and exceptional wildlife. The island's high points include the oyster beds…
Auvergne's Natural Volcanic Parks
A stay in the Auvergne wouldn't be complete without a visit to its verdant and rugged Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, where along with beech forests, lakes, gorges, valleys…
Locals flock to Les Minimes in summer, a stone's throw from the centre of La Rochelle by water bus. Flanked by restaurants and bars, the well kept beach is a haven for families who come to…
Straddling the French-German border, this national park was designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 1988. Great for hiking or biking, the network of trails that weave through dense…
Lille Zoo is the best freebie in town. Set in the grounds of the Vauban's impressive Citadelle, Lille's most popular attraction clocks up 1.2 million visitors annually, who flock to see the…
The highest point in Provence, Mont Ventoux boasts incredible views on all sides, from the Alps to the Italian border. It's a fantastic spot for cycling or walking but be warned - the ascent's…
Miles of pristine beach make the Île de Ré a back-to-nature day trip for visitors from Poitou-Charentes. The best way to explore is to hire bicycles and ride along the wild coast, glimpsing…
Discover Europe's highest sand dune, the Grande Dune du Pyla, a short drive south of the Bassin d'Arcachon. On a clear day, you'll be able to see the Pyrenees from the dune's 107-metre summit…
