France travel destinations for slow travelers and connoisseurs

France travel destinations

Mayenne locks - rent a houseboat

France travel destinations

Discover France destinations for connoisseurs and slow travelers. With these travel tips from TravelWorldOnline you can. France offers charming towns and villages. The country's cuisine is second to none. Landscapes in France are diverse.

If you want to experience the South of France in comfort, without having to reorganize your hotel, luggage, and route every day, a river cruise can be a great alternative to a classic tour. We tried it out on the Rhône and share our experience in our travelogue. A-ROSA Rhône River Cruise from Lyonwho this type of travel is suitable for, when additional days on land make sense, and where we missed having more regional cuisine along the way.

Taste cheese while traveling

Cheese Travel – Gourmet Routes through Europe’s Cheese Regions

Golden-yellow wheels of cheese in old cellars, the scent of fresh milk on the alpine pastures, and spicy notes that tell stories of the landscape. Cheese reflects its region. Those who love cheese discover a special way to enjoy it while traveling. You follow culinary routes through Europe, stop at small producers, sample the cheeses on site, and...
Autumn city trip to Lyon

City breaks in autumn – culture, cuisine & charming hotels

Autumn is a season for connoisseurs. When the leaves change color and a golden veil falls over cities and landscapes, the time for profound travel begins. While summer is still characterized by hustle and bustle and heat, autumn brings with it tranquility, warmth, and a special sensuality. Exactly...
weekend in Paris

A weekend in Paris - tips from a local

A weekend trip to Paris – what you can do This time we were able to get Denise Urbach to present her favorite city, Paris, in a guest article. Denise lives in France and therefore knows Paris very well. With her tips, you'll be well prepared for a weekend in Paris full of experiences. We thank you ...
Enjoy nature with the white Camargue horses

Camargue France - Experience the home of horses and bulls

The Camargue, France. We are drawn to the Camargue in France. Here you can enjoy nature. We reach the Camargue on an excursion during our A-ROSA Rhône river cruise from Lyon, which takes us from historic towns along the Rhône to the south of France. It is the southernmost region on our France trip...
The Magnifique in Traves

In the houseboat on the Saone in Franche Comté

Burgundy holiday with a houseboat on the Saone We are travelling with a houseboat on the Saone. You can no longer call us houseboat newbies. This time on our Burgundy holiday we are travelling for six days and five nights with a houseboat on the Saone in Franche Comté in...
Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer in Provence crime novels

Provence crime novels: Exciting stories between wine and rosemary

Provence crime novels: stories as gift ideas I don't know about you, but Provence crime novels put me in the holiday mood. When I read a crime novel about Provence that takes place in the Camargue, I smell the sea. Then I see the white horses of the Camargue before my eyes. I remember ...
Enjoy nature on a houseboat vacation

The Saone in Franche Comté - the river of the swans

The Saone in Franche-Comté If you want to rent a houseboat on the Saone, you can look forward to a houseboat holiday with peace and quiet. You can enjoy nature on the Saone in Franche-Comté. Nowhere have I ever seen so many swans as on the Saone. In the five days of our...
The A-Rosa Luna - Ship and Cruises

A-ROSA Rhône: Who should take a river cruise?

A-ROSA Rhône: Who should take this river cruise? A river cruise on the Rhône is ideal if you want to experience southern France in comfort, without the hassle of reorganizing hotels, luggage, and travel every day. On our journey aboard the A-ROSA Luna, we sail from Lyon towards Provence, visiting places like Viviers, Arles, Avignon, and...
Ray sur Saone - Roses on weathered facades

Discover the Saône in a houseboat – Relaxed holiday on the water

Why a houseboat tour on the Saône is a unique experience The villages of the Saone in Franche Comté in eastern France are quiet and tranquil. This makes them just the thing for a relaxing holiday for connoisseurs. We experienced some of them on our houseboat tour from Gray to...
Medieval garden in Château-Gontier

Mayenne France - The most beautiful gardens in the Pays de la Loire

Gardens on the Mayenne in France If you want to rent a houseboat on the Mayenne in France, make time for the villages along the way. Flower villages - that's what Michel promised us when he picked us up from the airport in Nantes for our houseboat tour on the Mayenne. And he was right! Not ...

 

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