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The fairytale Palace of Chenonceau in the Loire

Castles, Rivers, Vineyards and Wonderful Cities

France is the biggest country in Western Europe and is also the only country to have coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterrean Sea.
France is the largest producer of cereals and oils, sunflowers subsidized by the EU. Their agriculture also consists of olive trees, rape seed, (canola oil) and maze for animal fodder. Of course you will see a lot of cattle on the countryside which accounts for the wide and varied varity of cheese from France. There are flowers in the south of France, strawberries in the Dordogne, mushrooms in the Loire and Champagne wines east of Paris. France is a delightful treat for all the senses.

Discover the Perigord

Homes in La Rogue-Gageac over looking the Dordogne

This wonderful area of France is not as large a tourist area as the more well known spots. The countryside here more in the center of France is absolutely gorgeous. We discovered there are many, many castles in this area, some located on the Dordogne River. We traveled via Bergerac to see the castle of Beynac, the fortress of Castelnaud and Josephine Baker's Chateau of Les Milandes.

The vineyards

Grapes ripe for harvest in St. Emilion

This picture was taken in St. Emilion, near Bordeaux, famous for its red wines. Being there in September meant that we could see the grape harvest taking place. Quite impressive.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A country of dazzling landscapes and civilizations!
Cons:France is so big, it is hard to take it in.
In a nutshell:This is: joie de vivre!

Last visit to France: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Mar 24, 2009
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Comments (22)

BruceDunning Nov 16, 2010 at 3:23 PM Report Abuse

Your travels took you to so many wonderful places, and all great to take in the scenery and culture. Your pictures and comments are very good.
Pawtuxet Sep 9, 2009 at 5:34 AM Report Abuse

Looks like a pretty comprehensive trip. I would love the little wooden train and the wild ponies.
icunme Jul 14, 2009 at 1:59 AM Report Abuse

Thoroughly enjoyed touring France on your pages. Same cars in Monte Carlo as when we were there - props perhaps?
mvtouring Jul 14, 2009 at 1:37 AM Report Abuse

I loved doing armchair travel through this page. Was such a great trip ;-)
vinc_bilb Mar 24, 2009 at 1:12 AM Report Abuse

Amazing pages you've! Bravo! I'm a little suprized to see that you know my home country very well ... may be better than me. I like the Perigord too.. BTW "This is: joie de vivre!" (and not "de vie")
hindu1936 Mar 16, 2009 at 12:44 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages and not of the usual Eiffel Tower genre. appreciated and will form a substantial part of our trip through France. thanks again
ForestqueenNYC May 14, 2008 at 1:40 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Marcia, I actually found you through your Copenhagen page. I have been in CPH for a week and am returning to Paris today. Will read more about your visit to France.
Luchonda Dec 31, 2007 at 5:44 AM Report Abuse

Nice France page Marcia, thx for sharing.
Nemorino Dec 15, 2007 at 5:47 AM Report Abuse

I enjoyed reading your informative "Things to Do" tips with interesting stories about the places you visited. I have nice memories of camping by the Dordogne River when our children were small.
ladyanne Jun 21, 2006 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

Marica, Went through your pages again. As always EZ captured me the most. Do my votes count if I already voted before?? Wondered. Great Job.