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Dinan: A Fortress Town with a Rich History

Dinan is a very peculiar town which shows several characteristics that differentiate it from others. One of these characteristics is the great walls which surround it, since they are the highest walls of the region.

Besides these walls, there are many aspects which turn Dinan into a very attractive city to meet and a must for those who are in the region.

The charming town of Josselin and its fascinating history

Josselin is a charming small town located towards the northern area of France, within the region of Brittany. According to its history, the origin’s of this town as being part of Brittany date from around the V century, when the first Britons came from the lands of Wales, which causes this area to be strongly related with Wales, England and that European region in general.

St. Malo’s Great Harbor: An Important Piece of French History

St. Malo is famous due to its great harbor and the important role it had during the XVII century and part of the XVIII century too when it was the main harbor within all France. During that period of time, St. Mao’s harbor would receive merchants and traders from many different points as well as it would be a critical point for corsairs sent by the king of France to intercept ships.

The Attractions of Fougéres: A French Town with Much to Offer Tourists

There are several different things to do and places to visit while being in the town of Fougéres. This town, located in the French region of Brittany, has an important amount of great spots to meet and visit, and is a very attractive town for those who enjoy art related events as well. There are many constructions from different historic époques as well as some green areas available for tourists to meet within the town and its surroundings.

Brittany’s Pont-Aven: The Inspiration for Many Famous Artists

Pont-Aven, in Brittany is an area which has a strong relationship with art. This relationship was born due to the fact that many important artists have based their art works and have been inspired by this area, and therefore they have made it world wide famous through their work.

Dinard: The perfect vacation destination for all ages

Dinard is a very attractive town located opposite from the city of St. Malo, within the region of Brittany, France. This is one of the main vacation destinations of the region due to the variety of attractions it offers and the beauty of its beaches, turning it into an ideal place for people of all ages and families.

Brest: A French Town in Brittany With A Modern Appearance

Brest is a French town located within the region of Brittany. This town is characterized by showing a very modern appearance which contrasts with most of the other towns of the region. This modern appearance was mainly caused due to the fact that a big portion of the town was destroyed during World War II and therefore most of it had to be constructed again.

Why Giverny should be on your Normandy bucket list

Giverny is a small town or village located at about 65 miles from Paris, in the Normandy region of France. Although there are other transportation methods available, the easiest way to access this area is by train, an hour from Paris and about 10 minutes from Vernon.

There are several train combinations which would take travelers from many different points to Vernon, and once they reach that spot, they just need to take a local bus or a taxi from it to Giverny.

The Historic City of Versailles

Versailles is a French town of such an historic interest that attracts as much as 30.000 visitors per day. This town is located towards the southwest of Paris, at a distance of about 10 miles from it, and therefore can be easily accessed while being in the area. There are train lines and buses which might take visitors from Paris to Versailles at several different times of the day.

Chartres Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Gothic Architecture

Chartres is a famous French town world wide known by its amazing Notre Dame de Chartres Cathedral and its music festivals among other attractions. The Cathedral is one of the most incredible Gothic buildings of the entire world, and an example of Gothic architecture, sculpture and ornaments.