Hauts-de-France, in Northern France, is one of the lesser-known regions of France. TIP: check out our best tips for planning a trip to France So pack your bags and let’s explore the map of France regions and their main attractions. The regions in France are incredibly varied, and they have much to offer: culture and heritage, traditions and gastronomic terroirs, sea or mountain, city or countryside. While some French regions like Ile de France remain as they were before the 2016 changes, other regions like Alsace, Champagne, and Bourgogne are today part of new, bigger French regions such as Grand Est and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.ĭespite the reduction in the number of regions, the regions of France still have their own distinctive character and particularities, which we will showcase in this article. Since January 2016, France has been divided into 18 French regions: 13 regions of France are on the European continent, and 5 French regions are overseas. From the north’s flat and fertile lands washed by the Atlantic Ocean to the sunny stone-built villages of the southeast’s Mediterranean coast, France is a colorful country well worth exploring. No other country has such a diversity of sights and scenery in such a compact area (547,030 sq. The restaurant is pretty fancy, so make sure to dress nicely and have a reservation in place.Have you ever heard that France is much more than Paris, its capital? Well, it is true! They serve amazing French cuisine in a fine dining manner, and the view from the terrace is to die for. The restaurant Charbonnel is my favorite restaurant in town. You can see the glass-blowing process while you do your shopping. This is an amazing spot to buy some souvenirs from your trip out of local production. One of my favorite things in Brantome is visiting the glass-blowing factory. You can either explore it on foot or rent a canoe for half the day and check it out from the river. Another amazing thing to see in Brantome is the Les Jardins Tranquille garden.īrantome is a very pleasant village to visit. It is especially famous for its troglodyte caves, including the famous cave “Last Judgement”.
One of the most famous landmarks in the village of Brantome is the Brantome Abbey. The village can be found on the bend of the river Dronne. The town has an amazing mix of medieval and renaissance architecture for you to check out. Instead, I was able to take some stunning aerial shots of the impressive Dordogne town.īrantome is also being lovingly referred to as the Venice of the Perigord. Luckily, we visited the village with a small airplane, so parking was not an issue. There are not many parking spaces in the village, so be prepared for a bit of an unnerving search. Make sure to visit the Manoir de la Tarde, parts of it’s facade is completely covered in plants. This is only possible due to the convenient location next to the cliff, which protects the village from strong winds. It is a fort built on the cliffs, 40 meters above the town of La Roque Gageac.Īn interesting fact about the town is, that there are many tropical and exotic plants all around the village. There is an impressive amount of grand houses in La Roque Gageac, among them the Renaissance building Chateau de la Malartrie. The picturesque little houses are designed with typical golden facades and perigord roofs. The village looks picture-perfect and has been this way for over 300 years. It is located on the North bank of the Dordogne river, right on the side of a cliff. La Roque-Gageac is one of the most beautiful villages not only in the Dordogne but in all of France. The most beautiful villages of the Dordogne 1. In fall walnuts can be harvested, and in winter you can try some delicious black truffles. In spring you can find delicious white asparagus and strawberries, whereas in summer fresh fruit is in season. Some people refer to the Dordogne as the capital of duck and truffle.Įvery season you can find a different indigenous food in the Dordogne. The Dordogne region is known for it’s love of food and drink, and has therefore one of the most impressive gastronomic heritages in France. The Dordogne river takes up 483 km in length, and its riverside is filled with charming villages, stunning castles and unspoiled countryside. The river is rising in the Massif du Sancy in Auvergne and emptying into the Gironde estuary near Bordeaux. The Dordogne valley has been named a UNESCO world heritage site in 2012. The valley is named after the river Dordogne. The Dordogne valley, also known as the Perigord, is located in the south-west of France.
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