Regions of France
Regions of France
- Alsace
- Aquitaine
- Auvergne
- Brittany
- Burgundy
- Centre-Val-de-Loire
- Champagne-Ardenne
- Corsica
- Franché-Comté
- Île-de-France
- Languedoc-Roussillon
- Limousin
- Lorraine
- Midi Pyrénées
- Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- Normandy
- Pays-de-la-Loire
- Picardy
- Poitou-Charentes
- Provence-Alps-Côte-d'Azur
- Rhône-Alps
Provence-Alps-Côte-d'Azur
With its attractive geographical location, between the Alps and the Mediterranean, this region is an extremely popular holiday destination. The French Riviera is one of Europe’s most exclusive vacation spots for the jet setting crowd. Aside from its ideal climate of dry summers and humid winters, this region boasts some of the most picturesque scenery and also has a rich historical past. It is sheltered from cold continental winds by the screen provided by mountains.
All towns and villages in the region are adequately equipped to provide for the tourists that holiday here. The large variety of landscapes including exquisite beaches, charming ports, sea resorts, quaint little villages, and fields with olives, grapes and lavender are elements that have continually attracted tourists, both in winter and in summer.