| The desire to visit France is not just a British or | | | | take in authentic French restaurants and the |
| American pipe dream, but an urge felt all over the | | | | fast-paced nightlife of Bordeaux and other major |
| world. Whether you stay in one of the larger | | | | cities in the area. |
| cities, the countryside, on the beach, close to the | | | | Northern Languedoc |
| castle regions, or you simply focus on visiting all | | | | Take a stroll through the Gard department and |
| the glorious villages, France has something that will | | | | visit some of the ruins of Rome. Explore the |
| appeal to urbanites, city-dwellers, and even those | | | | cosmopolitan town of Montpellier, or, if you're a |
| more suited and appreciative of a slower pace. | | | | fan of French literature, check out Pezenas, a |
| The beautiful areas of southern France captivate | | | | town that is a living shrine to the great writer |
| and seduce travelers every year, and appeal to | | | | Molieres. From Cathar castle country to the sea |
| many who've yet to find the way over. However, | | | | and mountains, this region continues a tradition |
| trips to anywhere in Europe can be straining on | | | | common in the south of France...having something |
| the pocket book, especially in these difficult | | | | for everyone. |
| economic times. | | | | La Couvertoirade |
| What is a desperate traveler to do? First things | | | | One of the most beautiful villages in France, La |
| first...investigate! | | | | Couvertoirade housed a chapter of the Knights |
| Take the time to find the best possible travel | | | | Templar in the 13th Century. It boasts historical |
| arrangements. On the web, sites such as | | | | significance and natural beauty. While there, you |
| South-of-France or France This Way are there to | | | | may consider visiting the castle and its ramparts, |
| help with information on how and where to find | | | | which remain in good condition, despite hundreds |
| the cheapest flights. Don't rush into a ticket, and | | | | of years having passed since its origin. In addition |
| remember that commercial airlines may not | | | | to this, there is the Saint-Christophe church, which |
| necessarily have the best deals available. | | | | dates back to the Knights of Saint John (14th |
| But before you can find the best travel itinerary, | | | | century). If visited outside the peak of summer |
| do your research, and determine where it is you'd | | | | or early in the morning, a traveler can really get a |
| like to go. If visiting the south of France, try out | | | | sense of what this village was like ages ago. |
| these excellent locations as well as these | | | | Highlight: a view from the watchtower gives |
| affordable suggestions for building memories that | | | | travelers an excellent look at the community, and |
| will last you a lifetime. | | | | all its neighboring villages! |
| Aquitaine | | | | So pinpoint the south of France for your next |
| Follow its Atlantic coastline to the Spanish frontier | | | | destination. Do your research and planning. Use |
| and discover worlds of adventure. Visit medieval | | | | the tools that are available online, such as those |
| villages and castles, or spend all your time surfing | | | | discussed in this article, and a cheap holiday in |
| or lounging on the beach, during the day. At night, | | | | France will be an adventure you'll never forget! |