‘History’

If you head to Nantes, you’ll find a modern city with a storehouse of history and plenty of fun activities. Definitely put it on your must-visit list.

Anyone who lives a long life will encounter strange events along the way. This is no less true of countries and the French have seen plenty.

It’s a beautiful city. It’s interesting. It’s great fun. Just three reasons why you really need to have Angers on your list. What more could you want?

Carcassonne’s main attraction is its medieval walled citadel. It’s the largest in Europe, with a long history. What better place to capture your imagination?

Tours has medieval architecture, a rich cultural history and natural beauty. Whether your tour of Tours is two days or two weeks, you’ll never forget it.

It’s the second largest city in France. It’s the capital of its region. Make the most of Marseille. It’s a large city and there’s lots to see so, if your time is limited, here are some of the things you shouldn’t miss.

Rennes is just 35 miles from the north coast. Given its location, it has often been at the centre of the action, but not just historically speaking.

The magic of Blois is obvious from the moment you see the Château de Blois. There’s art, architecture, science, nature and (yes, quite literally) magic.

Sète is a seaport in the southern region of Occitanie. It’s known as ‘the little Venice of Languedoc’ due to its position between the Mediterranean and the beautiful Etang de Thau (Thau Lagoon) and because of its extensive canal network. Sète is for stunning views and seafaring history; and Sète is for seafood.

Step over the border from Provence, and find Nîmes. It’s often referred to as ‘the ‘French Rome’. It’s the third largest of Occitanie’s cities. Visit for a day, from Avignon or Arles, to see the major sites. But stay longer if you can. Nîmes is a brilliant place to look and learn. There’s plenty to do and enjoy. You’ll also find answers to the age-old question: What did the Romans ever do for us?