This region of France is located in the north-eastern part of the country and therefore the climate of Champagne-Ardenne is a temperate transition climate between the oceanic climate and the continental climate, characterized by low but well distributed rainfall throughout the year, and relatively mild temperatures, this type of climate proves to be excellent for the […]
Burgundy climate: when to go?
Burgundy is located in the central eastern part of France in an area quite distant from the sea, the region is almost equidistant between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The climate of Burgundy is therefore of the semi-continental oceanic type. Continentality manifests itself with rather cold temperatures during the winter period, while the influence […]
The Center is a region of central-northern France, formed by the ancient historical regions of Touraine, Anjou, Berry and Orléanais. The current region, whose capital is the city of Orléans, is landlocked and administratively consists of 6 departments: Cher (18), Eure-et-Loir (28), Indre (36), Indre-et-Loire (37), Loir-et-Cher (41), Loiret (45). The region is crossed from […]
Picardy (Picardie) is a historical region of France which is located in the northern area of the country, north of Paris, for a short stretch it overlooks the English Channel, and for an even shorter stretch it borders Belgium, the capital regional is the city of Amiens, which is famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral. […]
Picardy climate: when to go to Picardy?
Picardy is affected by an oceanic climate, often influenced by masses of moist and fresh air coming from the North Atlantic Ocean, these air masses are however warmed by the warmer waters of the North Atlantic. The climate of Picardy is monotonous, characterized by persistent freshness, almost permanent humidity and strong winds, especially along the […]
The Center region, where most of the famous castles of the Loire Valley are located, is characterized by a temperate, often variable, mixed type of climate between continental and oceanic, which in the western part of the region is dominated by oceanic influences while in the eastern one the continental influence predominates. The temperatures are […]
Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a historical region of central France, in the Middle Ages the Duchy of Burgundy was an important state reality, which lost its independence in 1477 with the battle of Nancy. The current administrative region of Burgundy is larger than the area occupied by the old duchy. The region, whose capital is the […]
Paris climate: when to go to Paris?
The city of Paris has an intermediate climate between the oceanic climate and the semi-continental one, the effects of the oceanic climate are however preponderant, and this causes an often variable type of climate, with cool summers and mild winters. The annual average of the average minimum temperatures is 8.6°C, that of the average maximum […]
Paris: the symbol of French culture
Located in northern France, along the Seine River, Paris, in addition to being its capital, is the economic engine of France, producing about a quarter of France’s gross domestic product, and together with London it is the main economic hub of the European continent. Paris is also one of the most populated cities in Europe, […]
Paris Metro: how to move in Paris
Paris is an easy city to visit using the excellent public services that serve all areas of tourist interest in the French capital. The public transport system in Paris is one of the most efficient and cheapest in the world, over three billion trips are made every year. There are the Métro, the RER, an […]
Among the food and wine itineraries in the region, the most famous is the one that follows the Alsace wine road (La route des vins d’Alsace), which is the oldest wine road in all of France. The tourist route was inaugurated in 1953 and extends along 170 km and 67 municipalities, between Thann to the south and Marlenheim to the […]
The climate of Strasbourg is continental with slight oceanic influences. This type of climate is characterized by wide variations in seasonal temperatures, by rather cold winters with the possibility of snow, by hot and humid summers, and by mild and pleasant intermediate seasons (autumn and spring). The city, being located between two mountain massifs, is […]
Strasbourg (about 270,000 inhabitants, the urban area over 700,000), is the capital of Alsace, capital of the department of Lower Rhine, is located on the border with Germany along the banks of the Ill river and in the vicinity of the Rhine, between the two mountain massifs of the Vosges and Forêt-Noire. Strasbourg is one […]
Colmar climate: when to go?
Colmar is a city in Alsace located in the northeastern part of France, along the Rhine valley at the foot of the Vosges massif. Colmar is located in the semi-continental climate area of the country, where the continental characteristics of the climate prevail over oceanic influences. Due to its position the city has a particular climate due […]
Colmar: the wine capital of Alsace
Colmar (about 75,000 inhabitants) is a beautiful town in Alsace, at the foot of the Vosges massif, near the border with Germany near the Rhine river, 64 km south of Strasbourg. The city is considered the wine capital of Alsace, it is in fact located along the Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d’Alsace), a […]