France’s other unique Regions at a glance
- Alsace / Loraine: Distinctive region close to the borders of Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg.
Highlights
Nancy, the art deco capital of France, Strasbourg and its incredible medieval architectural heritage, Colmar the petite Venice of Eastern France. Gentle rolling hills, famous vineyards (Riesling, Gewurztraminer )
Next stops
Can be combined with Paris, Western Germany, Southern Belgium and Luxembourg
- Auvergne: the belly-button of France home of the national volcanos park.
Charming isolated medieval villages, beautiful hikes in the forests, some of France’s most famous cheeses in Auvergne.
Next stops
Can be combined with Paris, Loire-Valley, Burgundy, the Alps
- Jura and Alps: dramatic mountains, home of the Mont Blanc (Europe’s highest mountain 15,782 feet), some of the best ski resorts in Europe, great hiking in summer.
Next Stops:
Can be combined with Paris, Burgundy, Alsace-Lorraine, Provence, Switzerland
- Corsica, 4th largest Mediterranean island, the Island of beauty as it is known in France. Breathtaking dramatic coastline with cliff handing towns (Bonifacio, Porto-Vecchio), rich history and culture.
Can be combined with Provence, French Riviera, Italy (Tuscany and Sardegna)