You don't have to go too far from Italy to discover enchanting landscapes and corners of the world that are incredibly evocative but almost completely different from our own. Simply head to the border, then go a little further and let yourself be completely enveloped by lively atmospheres and, at the same time, by a unique elegance and simplicity.
Where is it possible to do all this? In South of France, a territory full of wonders and in which to take tours capable of offering unique emotions of their kind.
Caldana Viajes to Europe, a large and dynamic tour operator specialized in organizing guided tours with a companion in Italy and Europe, plans several, each more irresistible than the other.
French Riviera: sea and luxury
Any self-respecting tour of the south of France can only start from Côte d'Azur which is capable of offering a perfectly balanced trip between corners of exuberant nature, art, history, fashionable towns, sea and luxury.
First Beautiful, a city always partying and full of trendy nightclubs, which proudly preserves the retro charm of its old town along with the refined belle époque style architecture. And then yes, here there is also the possibility of relaxing thanks to the wonderful walks by the sea or short stops on the beach.
just think about Saint Tropez, a destination very frequented by VIPs, which stands out for its lively historic center made up of pastel-colored facades that frame a romantic port. If on the one hand it can be considered home to luxury yachts and boats, on the other it is a beautiful town with red tile roofs and great charm.
Then there are Saint Paul de Vence which many are willing to swear is the most romantic village in all of Provence: perched on a mountain, it is an entirely pedestrian village where you can discover harmonious squares, fascinating views and charming little corners.
Finally Cannes which among period buildings, fashionable restaurants, colossal yachts and many people on vacation, also keeps some corners of peace that conquer the heart of each visitor.
Discovering the lands of Provence
to make a real trip to the south of france we must delve into his purest heart: that of Lands of Provence. the trips of Caldana Viajes to Europe They allow you to do it through itineraries that touch the best of this corner of the world with magical profiles.
In ProvenceFor example, it is possible to discover a series of perched villages that look like small wedding gifts. is the case of fat, a place with timeless charm, where the white rocks that form the houses stand out, making it unique and inimitable.
then again Roussillon which, instead of the white colors of the previous town, sports reddish and ocher tones thanks to the earth extracted from the nearby quarries that, even for a moment, makes the visitor believe that they have landed in an American park. A country that gives its best with sunlight, blending harmoniously with the blue of the clear sky and the green of the nature that surrounds it.
Provence is a region characterized by a climate so Mediterranean that it is probably among the best in the entire country. And it is precisely the mild atmospheric conditions that allow the flowering of the plant that most distinguishes it: that of Lavender. Undulating fields in a thousand shades of violet are the highlight of a tour through these areas, an unmissable sight as it looks like a violet sea that disappears as far as the eye can see.
Yes, you feel like you are in an impressionist painting in which the hum of bees and cicadas, the intense aroma, the contrasts of the sunset and much more, make the experience almost dreamlike. Photography lovers will find something to suit their needs in the picturesque village of Sault and Senanque Abbey, a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture that becomes even more charming when lavender blooms.
A trip to the south of France allows you to touch with your hands, eat with your eyes and love with the spirit the so-called "sweet france”, that concept that expresses the ease, the culture, the gastronomy, the traditions, the natural landscapes, the blue skies and the horizons that beautify this French corner: Provence is among the maximum expressions of the most authentic beauty of France.
A pleasure that can be perceived in 360 degrees even in “A year in Provence”, the famous book by Peter Mayle that was later made into a successful movie of the same name. A work that has contributed to making this winding French territory known throughout the world. It is no coincidence that between the lines it is not only possible to read about the most charming corners of this region, but also about its craftsmanship that makes it even more special and peculiar.
Camargue: a unique region characterized by stunning natural landscapes and wildlife
And anyone who wants to get to know the south of France even more deeply can participate. Caldana Europe Travel Tour of Provence and Camargue, an area that is practically impossible not to fall in love with.
La Camargue It is an exceptional region that allows you to "bathe" in natural landscapes with divine profiles and discover a fauna that knows how to impress.
Just think that in these parts our wonderful The Mediterranean Sea merges with the different mouths of the Rhône. What emerges is a landscape dotted with lagoons, ponds, meadows, expanses of sand and salt where pink flamingos and herons can often be spotted. An area even famous for the breeding of bulls and white horses, although it will leave you speechless. Aigues Mortes, a fortified medieval town protected by powerful bastions where salt pans of pink water stretch as far as the eye can see.
Hotels around Maries de la Mer instead, it is the evocative capital of this fascinating region. It looks like a tangle of white houses that act as a shield for a wonderful Romanesque church. The landscape that surrounds it is authentic and wild, with the wind caressing immense white sand beaches, while the gypsies that populate the town wander through the small squares with guitars and black hats.
Then just walk a few kilometers to reach pink expanses that will leave you breathless: The largest salt flats in Europe., located a Salin-de-Giraud. Between purple, reddish tones and a thousand shades of pink, enormous mountains of silent salt rise towards the sky, an incredible landscape of pure nature where more than 200 species of birds and more than 260 types of plants also live.
then again Arles, a city that has even been included in the list of UNESCO sites due to the presence of numerous Roman monuments. A place capable of perfectly embodying the spirit of the Camargue: gypsy, full of history, art and, at the same time, hospitable and lively.
What we have told you are just some of the tour stops. All that remains is to discover them more deeply to treat yourself to a trip that enriches the spirit, cultural background and experiences of each one of us.
