Whenever someone speaks of a French holiday, what immediately comes to mind are mental pictures of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the traditional theatres of Cannes. While there are obvious reasons as to why be such, but a lot of people are missing out on other great holiday destinations France has to offer. The rustic French countryside has more than just rolling hills and vast plains of vineyards. Read on to know more.
Limoges is more than just a city in the western part of France. It is a city that prides itself in the fact that their land produced porcelain wares that can easily rival that of China. In fact, Limoges porcelain has been used throughout the ages a mark of high stature, from royal castles to the arrays of Limoges hotels.
If you happen to be the consummate porcelain lover, then you just have to be in Limoges on the second Sunday of the monnth as antique porcelain traders converge and showcase their wares at the Place de la Cathédrale. Most of the major Limoges Hotels are located near the Place de la Cathédrale, so it won’t be hard for you to find this exciting market of porcelains. Who knows? You might be able to stumble on a rare porcelain artifact that could cost more than your entire trip. But holidays in Limoges is not just bent on porcelain.
If dressing up is your style, the a trip to Limoges on Halloween will certainly make your day. While it is imported from the Americans, Halloween in Limoges is a hit for those who would like to dress as Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Mummy. About 30,000 tourists would troop in and overfill the Hotels in Limoges and then join the ruckus in the streets.
If you want to explore France on November, then you might find it very worthwhile booking for Beziers Hotels accommodations and treading the grounds of the said city. That is if you are born with the gift of groove and a passion for flamenco. Beziers hosts one of the world’s most loved dance festivals, the Hivernales Flamenca. Hivernales Flamenca is a month long event that flaunts a series of dance workshops, dance competitions, and flamenco contests.
If you happen to stay in one of the Beziers hotels on June 26th to 27th, then you are in for a luck. The city will celebrate the Canal du Midi Festival, a happening that will include a barrage of arts and culture as well as cruises on the Canal du Midi.
If you believe that Paris is all France, you better think again. Because put simply, you have not seen the whole of France unless you experience its countryside up close and personal.
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