Image via Wikipedia In the 14th century, Avignon became the religious capital of the western hemisphere. Literature and art prospered throughout the French region of Provence. In 1793, Nice was annexed to France and Napoleon began his Italian campaign from Nice in 1796. Between 1814 and 1860, Nice came under the House of Savoy until a popular referendum in 1860 made it a part of France forever.
Showing posts with label Regions of France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Regions of France. Show all posts
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Ten Spectacular Vino con Vista Opportunities in Nice France
Image via Wikipedia In the 14th century, Avignon became the religious capital of the western hemisphere. Literature and art prospered throughout the French region of Provence. In 1793, Nice was annexed to France and Napoleon began his Italian campaign from Nice in 1796. Between 1814 and 1860, Nice came under the House of Savoy until a popular referendum in 1860 made it a part of France forever.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
A Guide to the Departments in Brittany, France
Image via WikipediaBy Natasha Wright
The Brittany region is situated in the Northwest corner of France and contains 4 departments stretching from Ille et Vilaine in the east to Finistere in the west.
The region covers a massive area of 27,208km2 which is the equivalent of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Kent - almost the size of the South of England with a population half the size at only 3 million! This means that the area is mostly unspoilt countryside and traditional French towns. With over 2730kms (1600 miles) of coastline, Brittany has the longest stretch of coast in France dotted with historic harbours, beautiful beaches and dramatic clifftops.
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