LET'S SHARE A BIT OF FRANCE --- RECAP II

[Julien44]

Hi,

This post is just to make a recap of my threads I have wrote about France:

1 - DOMAINE DE SCEAUX:

The Domain of Sceaux is​​ 181 hectares and was designed by André Le Nôtre (who designed the park of the Palace of Versailles) at the end of the 17th century at the request of Colbert. At the Revolution, the castle and waterfalls were destroyed. From 1856, a new castle is built of Louis XIIIstyle with bricks and stones. The park contains many statues (The fight of a unicorn and a dragon and a dog, Dawn, Twilight, Harmony, Olympus …) and several ponds.

If you want to learn more about the Domaine de Sceaux, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Share-Your-Photos-and/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-DOMAINE-DE-S…

2 - ST LEONARD DES BOIS:

Saint Léonard des Bois is a small village north west of France. It is in the classified site Alpes Mancelles (west of France). It is a bit hilly. There are two small mountains (Haut Fourché and Narbonne) culminating at a little over 200m above sea level and form natural lookouts. The Butte de Narbonne is apparently an old fortified town dating back to Gallic times. This mountain served as an entrenched camp during local conflicts. Saint Léonard des bois is a place conducive to outdoor activities.

If you want to learn more about the St Léonard des Bois, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Share-Your-Photos-and/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-ST-LEONARD-D…

3 - LE CROISIC - LOIRE ATLANTIQUE

Le Croisic is a penisula and a small characteristic town south of Brittany.

The qualities of Croisic are rare on the French coast. Indeed, the town combines both buildings of significant architectural interest, old urban complexes of historic quality and a strong maritime tradition. Its quasi-insularity further strengthens its character and deeply marks its culture. The Croisic owes them its great notoriety and therefore its strong attendance. The former “first” core still remains today the heart of the city. On the quays, it presents the most effervescent and most emblematic image with, at the same time, the picturesque organization of the port (the rooms, the joncheries), the permanence of the stone quays, the urban architecture dense and ennobled by some “strong” historical facades. The back of the port, the old urban core, and its complex route pattern (curved streets, medieval crossroads …) contrast with its calm with the animation of the maritime facade.

If you want to learn more about Le Croisic, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Share-Your-Photos-and/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-LE-CROISIC/m…

4 - ANNOVILLE - NORMANDY

Normandy is well known as you can visit The Mont Saint Michel, The D-day Landing beatches, Granville, Avranche, the Chausey island, biscuit factories, Benji jumping, Calvados factory, zoo… It is a nice place to relax, make beach activities such as fishing, tanning, games and also for walking and cycling.

If you want to learn more about the Annoville and Normandy, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/Share-Your-Photos-and/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-ANNOVILLE-NO…

5 - THE VERDON GORGE

The Verdon Gorge is the largest Canyon in Europe and the second after the American Grand Canyon.

It is a great place to relax, to hike and to make activities such as fishing, rafting, aquahiking, kayaking, paddle and so on. It is also the place to be for nature lovers as there is a remarkable fauna and flora: vultures, marmots, wild strawberries, wild lavender …

If you want to learn more about the Verdon Gorge, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-THE-VERDON-GORGE/td-p/1923149

6 - CAUTERETS - PYRENNES NATIONAL PARK

Cauterets in a small town in the French Pyrenees National Park. It is a prefect place for skiing, hiking and relaxing.

For skiing, there the Cirque du Lys with 23 ski slopes and for hiking there is the Pont d’Espagne and the lac de Gaube.

If you want to learn more about Pyrenees National Park, please visit this page :https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-CAUTERETS/m-p/2216206#M719131

7 - THE AIGUEBELETTE LAKE

The Lac d’aiguebelette is a french lake based in Savoie France. It is in the mountain, the water is very hot. this place is perfect to relax, make water activities and also hiking paragliding, rafting and visiting.

If you want to learn more about Aiguebelette lake, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-LAC-D-AIGUEBELETTE/td-p/2687597

8 - PENESTIN

Pénestin is a small town located in the south of Britany. It is in seaside and it is a perfect place to relax, make water activities and also hiking paragliding and to taste franch culture.

If you want to learn more about Pénestin, please visit this page : https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/General-Discussion/LET-S-SHARE-A-BIT-OF-FRANCE-PENESTIN/m-p/2901820#M1097359

Some more will come!

If you plan to come to France and you are looking for advices, help… Don’t hesitate to tag me!

See you around

Jul

[AlejandraMaria]

Hi @Julien44 ,

Seeing them all together, there have been many articles you have written showing us the beauty of your country, France

Although we cannot travel, at least we discover them virtually under your eyes.

A big hug from the South of Spain,

Alejandra.

[ShafiulB]

@Julien44 Hi! It’s a different view of France! I like your photography. Thanks for sharing!

[Mohammadalauddin]

Best recap and Nice photography @Julien44 . This meetup area so good looking. Thank you very much for sharing with us

[nitinsingh_lg]

Beautiful photos

[MdSharifHossen]

wow, It’s like a package of France guide

Thanks for share @Julien44 @

[Julien44]

Thanks guys for your encouragements!

@AlejandraMaria @MdSharifHossen @nitinsingh_lg @Mohammadalauddin @ShafiulB

[Elegantjoy]

Thanks alot for sharing this beautiful article about your country France. Lovely city amazing view.

[DinaMardiana]

Ah Le Verdon, been there three times since I arrive in Marseille two years ago . Not yet exploring the northern part (except the big cities such as Paris, Lille, Strasbourg…)

[DanniS]

Hi @Julien44

Thank you for sharing! I love France, but I’ve only been to Paris and Cote d’Azur, so I’ve yet got a lot more to see. I’ve already been 5 times to the coast and I will never get bored. There is always something new to see and experience each time and so many amazing towns I still haven’t seen.

This is from Saint-Tropez, one of my favorite towns. It’s really charming and full of life.

[Julien44]

Hi @DanniS

You are welcome!

Thanks a lot for sharing Saint Tropez, I have never been there or maybe when I was a kid but I don’t remember .

To be honest, I feel that I have seen more things outside of france than inside… So there is still a lot to see for me too!

Have a nice weekend and see you around

Julien

[Erik_van_den_Ham]

Bonjour @Julien44 I really enjoyed reading this recap post thank you so much for the tons of information here this is real ‘Guiding’ here. Some of the places are wll know to me others are ‘yet to be discovered’ by me. France has a special place in my heart as we went to many places with my parents when I was young.
Even last year I visited it even though it was a very short one just to pick up some at Calais. I think I will do post one of these days on a trip I did a few years back.

For now thank you for sharing France and all it’s beauty with us.

[Julien44]

Thanks a lot @Erik_van_den_Ham for your kind words !

It is always nice to receive such comments !

I am not surprised that some places are unkown for you as they must be also for many french people.

You were lucky to travel with your parents. In my case, I use to spend all my holidays almost in the same place… It was Combloux during winter and Le Croisic during summer. It was nice but a bit repetitive !

Now I travel almost every year!

I didn’t understand, what did you pick up at Calais?