France

Colourful south and magical north

Names like Burgundy, Provence and Camargue easily inspire visions of romance. The Rhône and Saône flow directly into the delectable landscapes of the south of France. They reveal colourful natural backdrops bathed in light, and such charming towns as Chalon-sur-Saône, Lyon, Arles and Avignon. Mediterranean flair quickens the heart on the famous Côte d'Azur. With Beaujolais and Côte du Rhône ripening in the sunny climate, these landscapes will give you a taste of the French Laissez-faire way of life.

Edith Piaf, Claude Monet and Picasso – all were inspired by France's magical north. On its journey to the Atlantic coast, the Seine does not leave out a single facet of this beauty. Right at the start, it flows through Paris. Innumerable attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or the Champs-Elysées attract
visitors from all parts of the world Normandy is unpretentious and stunningly beautiful. On its journey, the Seine passes chalky-white fluvial terraces and bright green meadows.