Best places to visit in South France

La Bambouseraie bamboo gardens

Close to Nimes, you will find this wonderfully exotic garden, perfect for spending a day out in Languedoc. Created in 1855, La Bambouseraie was the first collection of bamboo plants seen in Europe. Close to Nimes, you will find this...

Best places to visit in Languedoc Roussillon in 2026

There are plenty of interesting places to visit in Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. This popular French holiday destination has long sunny days, Mediterranean beaches and plenty of tourist attractions. Here are the best places to...

Flights to Perpignan airport South France 2026

Perpignan airport is the Southern most airport in mainland France. Perpignan is located on the Mediterranean coast, close to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border. The airport at Perpignan has recently undergone a much need...

The Lozere - the beautiful undiscovered area of France

The Lozère department is a beautiful, largely undiscovered area of France. The Lozere is named after Mont Lozère and is situated on the southern tip of the Massif Central in Southern France. This inland department was first created in...

Where is the Aude department in France

The Aude department in the South of France is named after the river Aude, but it also goes under the title of "Cathar Country" on account of its many Cathar relics. The Aude department is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the...

Visit the historic Herault department in Southern France

The Hérault department, France, is named after the Hérault river. It was created in 1790 from part of the former province of Languedoc. Today, the Herault department is one of the fastest growing in France, with many Northern...

The Gard department France

The capital of the Gard department, France, is the city of Nimes, which was an important Roman settlement built by soldiers under the Emperor Augustus. In the centre of Nimes, you can still see remnants of the Roman times, including the...

Cheap flights to Languedoc & South France in 2026

With Ryanair and Easyjet still offering great deals on cheap flights to the Languedoc region in France, now is the time to plan your next holiday in the Languedoc. Here is the full summer 2026 schedule of cheap flights to the 6 low cost...

Languedoc tourism: place to visit in France

The Languedoc is the perfect French holiday destination. Here are our 10 favourite places to visit in Languedoc, including Carcassonne's wonderful castle, the Canal du Midi, beautiful Pezenas, artistic Collioure, ancient Nimes, the...

Cheap flights from UK & Ireland to International airports in South France 2026

There are 10 international airports in South France with regular flights from UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, continental Europe, Canada and USA. The 2026 flights schedule to these South of France airports is now published and here we...

Ecluses de Fonseranes, Beziers 9 locks on Canal du Midi

The 9 Locks (Neuf Ecluses) of the Canal du Midi, on the outskirts of Beziers, is a wonderful feat of Engineering. A series of 9 canal locks allows the canal barges to descend by 20m from the high point of the canal, down to the lower...

Exceptional historical sites to visit in Languedoc France

The Languedoc region in Southern France has an amazing history and is home to more historical sites to explore than any other region of France outside of Paris. Within the Languedoc, there are 6 UNESCO World heritage sites, as well...

10 famous places in France to visit in 2026

If you are looking for some famous places to visit in France during 2026, then here is a list of my 10 personal favourites. France remains the number one tourist destination in the World. I am sure that I have missed off some obvious...

Best things to see in France in 2026

If I was to rank my favourite things to see in France, outside of Paris of course, then this would be my top twenty tourist sites. I am not saying that this is a complete list, but I think that this is a pretty good list of things to...

Where to visit in Provence France in 2026

If you are planning a trip to France during 2026 and you are looking for ideas about where to visit in Provence, France, we have compiled a guide to the best hilltop villages and towns to visit in the Provence region of Southern...

Gordes Provence France: Most beautiful small town in the World to visit

The small village of Gordes in Provence, France, has recently been voted the Most Beautiful Small Town in the World, beating rival villages from Japan, USA, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Thailand and Georgia. The village is perched on...

Provence towns: L'Isle-sur-Sorgue

L'Isle sur Sorgue is often regarded as one of the prettiest towns in Provence to visit. Located on the banks of the river Sorgue, L'Isle sur Sorgue was originally a fishing village, situated on an island in the middle of marshland. This...

Interesting places in France to visit during 2026

I have lived in France for over 17 years and I am always looking for new interesting places to visit in France. If you are planning a trip to France in 2026, then this is a pretty good list of 15 interesting places to...

What to see & where to go in the French Riviera in 2026

If you are wondering what to see and and where to go in the French Riviera, this summer, here are some great tourism ideas. The French Riviera (or the Cote d'Azur as it is referred to France), is in the South East corner of France,...

Where is Saint Tropez?

Where is Saint Tropez? Saint Tropez is located on the South of France coast in between Marseille and Cannes. This small fishing village on the Mediterranean coast shot to fame and fortune through its association with Brigitte Bardot...