Provinces of France: photo, map. Regions of France
Provinces of France
The beautiful European country is currently divided into departments. Provinces of France existed on these lands until 1790, when revolutionary events required changes. But until now, the names of the provinces have survived and are used to designate natural regions or individual modern French departments..
Second front
This historical province of France gained its fame during the last world war, when it was here that the allies began to land and the Second Front was opened..
Nowadays, these peaceful territories, located in the north-western part of France, welcome guests from near and far countries with great hospitality. Access to the sea provides Normandy with a constant influx of tourists who dream of water and solar treatments. Huge apple plantations allow you to generously treat guests with delicious apple cider and calvados. And the most famous cheese with a unique taste produced here is Camembert.
Winemaking center
Such a place, sacred to every real Frenchman, was Aquitaine, which in ancient times was part of the Roman provinces of Gaul. It is here that the capital of wines - the city of Bordeaux and the most fashionable French resort of Biarritz are located. The first was founded by the Romans, the numerous vineyards located around the city contributed to the development of viticulture and the improvement of winemaking.
Biarritz has become a resting place for many crowned heads, their families and the richest people in the world. Tired of relaxing in a chic resort, tourists go to the neighboring town of Bayonne, famous for its amazing medieval architecture. Here you can see how the French Basques live, visit the Cathedral of St. Mary and the local zoo.
By the ocean
The huge peninsula of Brittany, located in the northwest of the country, is one of the most popular holiday destinations for the French. Due to its proximity to the ocean, winters are surprisingly mild, and summer is never too hot. The program of almost every vacationer in Brittany includes:
- visit to the villa of the most famous Frenchman Gerard Depardieu and a photo for memory;
- dancing till you drop at the night festival in the main city of Brittany - Rennes;
- visiting the town of Saint-Malo to get to know the gloomy world of corsairs.
In addition, the local wellness center in Brittany offers thalassotherapy services, it has many treatment rooms, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a unique pool..