Destination: FRANCE

PARIS

Paris: named ‘the city of love’ by the greatest poets, writers, actors, and musicians who found inspiration in the beauty of this mesmerizing city. Whitestone townhouses ooze luxury, the smell of freshly baked croissants drifts through the air, and flowers hang at the sides of cobbled streets. With glamorous buildings, chic cafés and more galleries than you could ever visit, Paris will captivate your heart and soul.
-The Eiffel Tower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, attracting over 7 million visitors each year.
-Arc de Triomphe -one of the most iconic sights on any trip to Paris. The huge square arch sits at the western end of the famous road, ‘Champs-Elysees’, a wide avenue that’s been featured in many famous movies.
-Montmantre is the prettiest area in all of Paris. What was once a tiny village on the hill, separated from the city, now forms the 18th district of Paris.It used to be popular with artists, musicians, and poets who came here to paint and write, inspired by the beautiful Parisian scenery. It also went through a famous period of cabarets, brothels, and underground nightlife, known mainly for the Moulin Rouge.
-Notre Dame Cathedral.This breathtaking religious building is another icon of Paris and a must-see on Paris trip, mainly because it’s one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world (built between 1163 and 1245)! Admire the fascinating gargoyles and the gothic features, and climb the 422 steps to the top of the cathedral tower for magical views over the center of Paris.
-The Louvre Museumis one of the most famous in the entire world! It’s known for housing the Mona Lisa and its unique triangular shape.

FRENCH ALPES

The Alps are the largest mountain chain in Europe, extending for almost 1,000km with a surface area of 35,000km² in France.
The Alps also boast some of the highest peaks in Europe, with striking differences between the Northern Alps and Southern Alps.The French Alps are a land of contrasts and breathtaking beauty.
The mountains, with their awe-inspiring scenery and endless opportunities for adventure, offer an unforgettable experience in any season.
Stretching from Lake Geneva all the way to the Mediterranean in Nice, the French Alps boast a remarkable diversity of landscapes, traditions, and flavours—alongside an impressive array of cultural and outdoor activities.

Northern Alps

In the north, the most symbolic peak of the mountain range is Mont Blanc which stands at an altitude of 4,810m, while in the south, although many of the peaks reach altitudes of 4,000m, there is an obvious progression towards the sea.
The three départements in the Northern Alps are the Haute-Savoie, Savoie and Isère.
This region is home to France’s famous historic ski resorts such as Chamonix and Megève, as well as its major skiing areas such as the Trois Vallées (Courchevel, Méribel, Les Ménuires) and Paradiski (Les Arcs, La Plagne, Peisey-Vallandry).

Southern Alps

The Southern Alps consist of six départements: the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-Maritimes, as well as parts of the Drôme, Var and Vaucluse. Serre-Chevalier, Montgenèvre, Pra Loup and Isola 2000 are the most emblematic ski resorts in this region.

The French Alps offer numerous opportunities for hiking through its natural parks. In addition to acting as habitat for many protected species, the parks also boast beautiful lakes such as Lake Annecy, Lake Le Bourget and Lake Geneva, with the town of Evian, famous for its waters, overlooking the latter. The Alps are the ideal destination for a whole host of leisure and outdoor activities – skiing, hiking, mountaineering, white water rafting, pot-holing, mountain biking, visiting thermal baths and much more besides!