Montpellier, France Located 10km inland from the Mediterranean coast, Montpellier is the capital of the Hérault department in southern France. The city was founded when 2 hamlets were combined and a castle and walls built around them. The city was first mentioned in documents in 985AD. After the War of Religions in the 16th century, …
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Marseille, France Marseille is a port city in southern France and has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 BC. France’s second-biggest city is also the oldest with more than 1500 years of history. For a walking guide to the city, check out our Self-Guided City Walk …
Dijon, France Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region in eastern France. It is highly regarded for its vineyards, diverse architecture ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, and wonderful Dijon Mustard. Dijon was once a Roman settlement named Divio, located on the road between Lyon and Paris. For a walking guide to the …
Colmar, France There are some destinations that leave you breathless no matter how many times you visit. Colmar in the pretty Alsace region of France is one of those places. We have been to Colmar three times and each time we are awestruck by the colorful half-timber buildings that are the feature of the city. …
