When people think about exploring France, her most famous destinations often come to mind: Paris, Nice, Grenoble, Cannes, Monaco, Lyon, the French Alps, Normandy, Bordeaux, Marseille, La Côte d’Azur, and so on. But I have been fortunate enough to discover some tinier towns, off the beaten path, that have that a special French charm. My French Life highlight 2 locations:
a) In the North: Dinan
b) In the South: Tarbes (Hautes Pyrenees)Here is what Nikki Lavoie says about TarbesThe town of Tarbes is a short distance from the border of Spain, and surrounded by the Pyrenées Mountains.The slower pace of the south of France influences the lifestyle here. The town is perfectly constructed for leisurely shopping excursions, drinks at a café, and meandering along the side streets that twist and turn leading towards the center and its train station. Hop in a car and you can head to any of the mountain villages to hear the bells of cows, as they lazily graze at a distance and to look down on the region from up on high. There’s no shortage of enchanting sites to see here, and relaxation can be exercised in abundance. Full article and photos: Your own private France: Take the road less traveledMore:
Tarbes Tourism
Tarbes PhotosHautes-Pyrenees Video
a) In the North: Dinan
b) In the South: Tarbes (Hautes Pyrenees)Here is what Nikki Lavoie says about TarbesThe town of Tarbes is a short distance from the border of Spain, and surrounded by the Pyrenées Mountains.The slower pace of the south of France influences the lifestyle here. The town is perfectly constructed for leisurely shopping excursions, drinks at a café, and meandering along the side streets that twist and turn leading towards the center and its train station. Hop in a car and you can head to any of the mountain villages to hear the bells of cows, as they lazily graze at a distance and to look down on the region from up on high. There’s no shortage of enchanting sites to see here, and relaxation can be exercised in abundance. Full article and photos: Your own private France: Take the road less traveledMore:
Tarbes Tourism
Tarbes PhotosHautes-Pyrenees Video
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