France

3 places in France

• What to see and do in Ajaccio, Corsica, FranceVisited September 2005Corsica is a very large mountainous island in the Mediterranean Sea located southeast of France and west of Italy. It is a region of France and the island's capital is Ajaccio.  It contains a mix of stylish coastal towns, dense forest and craggy peaks.  The highest peak at 8,878 ft. In 238 BC it was a province of the Roman Republic.  It's been part of France since 1768, but retains a distinct Italian culture.  Napoleon was born in Corsica and exiled here after his fall from power.
• What to see and do in Cannes, FranceVisited May 2007Cannes is a city located on the French Riviera in the southeast of France. It is well-known for its beautiful beaches and its annual film festival, the Cannes Film Festival. The festival was founded in 1946 and has since become one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, attracting famous filmmakers, actors, and celebrities from all over the world.
• What to see and do in Le Harve, Normandy, FranceVisited September 2007Le Havre is a city in Normandy, France. It is located on the right bank of the estuary of the River Seine, about 75 miles northwest of Paris.  Le Havre is one of the largest ports in France and a major hub for ferry services to England. The city was founded in 1517 and has a rich history. During World War II, Le Havre was heavily bombed by the Allies, but much of the city was rebuilt in the 1950s with the help of the famous French architect Auguste Perret, who used concrete in a modernist style.