Frankrijk is al lang's werelds favoriete toeristische bestemming en het vergt niet veel fantasie om te begrijpen waarom. Het heeft enkele van de hoogste bergen, de meest dynamische steden, de beste stranden en een schat aan de enkele van's werelds beroemdste artistieke, culturele en historische artefacten. De grote open ruimten en indrukwekkende bergketens van het Franse platteland zorgen voor een enorme hoeveelheid buitenactiviteiten om zelfs de meest avontuurlijke reiziger te prikkelen. Wie meer van een stedelijk avontuur zoekt, zal niet teleurgesteld worden door het enorme aanbod aan clubs, winkels, mode en muziek van de Franse steden in overvloed. Combineer al deze rijkdommen met de meest weelderige culinaire scene ter wereld, en misschien plant u uw volgende reis naar Frankrijk voordat u zelfs terug naar huis gaat.
L'Île Rousse is a modern city idyllically set where the River Balagne flows into a beautiful bay in the north western part of the French island of Corsica. In addition to natural attractions such as rugged coastlines, magnificent beaches and towering mountain peaks, this pleasant holiday resort features a charming Old Town area full of tall colourful houses, as well as a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors typically begin their tour at Place Paoli, a large square in the centre of the town offering easy access to the most notable monuments including two historic churches and the covered market on the edge of the square (built in 1845). Stretching both north and east from the town centre are two white sandy beaches, the popular Plage du Napoléon with its promenade dotted with beach cafes, and the quieter Plage de Ginepara. Don’t miss the chance to visit L'Ile-Rousse island, a large red rocky island boasting two lighthouses and a Genoese tower.
Situated in southern Corsica, Porto-Vecchio is a stylish resort town known for its breathtaking mountain scenery and pristine beaches fringed by azure crystalline waters. It boasts a historical Old Town bustling with thriving cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels and a glitzy marina lined with trendy cafes and restaurants overlooking rows of luxury yachts. Dubbed the Corsican St-Tropez, Porto-Vecchio encapsulates Corsica’s ‘Island of Beauty and of Contrasts’. Visit the world-famous UNESCO Palombaggia Beach, said to be paradise on earth and featuring crystal-clear turquoise waters; explore the ancient ruins of an old Genoese citadel, and discover the ornate interior of the 19th-century Church of Saint-John-the-Baptist. Other popular activities include: an array of water sports, hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, and climbing.
Ajaccio is the capital city of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. This popular tourist destination features a bustling port, an impressive citadel and a charming historic core complete with attractive streets lined with lovely pastel-coloured houses. It is here in the Old Town area that you will find the first home and birthplace of Napoleon Bonapart, which has been converted into a museum showcasing a collection of his personal possessions. There are also a number of other interesting museums to visit including the Fesch museum, exhibiting a collection of Italian paintings, and the A Bandera museum, focused on Corsica’s local history and culture. Finally, sunseekers will find a number of beautiful beaches to explore, as well as some luxurious resorts and a waterfront esplanade attracting beachgoers by day and a lively party crowd at night.
