Haute-Savoie (French Alps)Undiscovered France

By Cynthia Caughey
www.american-in-france.com
www.french-alps-tours.com

The French Alps has much more to offer than you expect. If you are a nature-lover, a sports-enthusiast, adventure-addict or a history-freak, French Alps has something for you. No matter which corner of the globe you are coming from, a tour to its lovely landscape flanked by Provence-Alpes, Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes will be a memorable experience. To most, the French Alps are a paradise for popular outdoor sports. But along with plenty to do for the skiing and mountaineering enthusiasts, the Mont Blanc mountain range offers breathtaking natural vistas. You will also be mesmerized with the panoramic alpine lakes including Lac Leman, Lac d'Annecy, Lac De Bourget, Lac de Paladru and Lac d'Aiguebelette.

The French Alps offers thrilling mountain-sports such as hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding, along with canoeing and horseback riding. After all, it's the proud three-time host of the Winter Olympics with the second largest ski region in Europe.

If you love to turn the clock backward, then visit Lyon to witness the Gaul-Roman confluence, known as the regional Villes D'Art. Apart from this UNESCO World Heritage Site; Annecy, the Venice of the French Alps, and the Roman Temple at Vienne will satisfy you with both their historical richness and natural beauties. Cities like Grenoble, Chamonix, Lyon, and Chambéry will welcome you with world class French cuisines. When you are in France, how can you resist the seductive wines? The Alpine taste of Lyon sausage and rosette, fondue, gratin dauphinois, raclette, and quenellas will spoil your senses paired with the wines of Brouilly, Chenas, Cote-de-Brouilly, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, Regnie and Saint-Amour. Don't forget to enjoy the special cheeses like Tomme de Savoie, Vacherin, Bleu de Bresse and Reblochon. The top hotels and Aix les Bains, a famous spa town, offers luxurious comfort. Pack your bags to witness the most unique experience of your life in the French Alps by joining the Tour of the French Alps ofered during the summers by an American and a Brit team who have made the French Alps their home. Visit their website and plan your next amazing vacation by discovering undiscovered France.

Cynthia moved to the French Alps in 2008 to marry the love of her life, a Frenchman. She is a non-profit fundraising consultant, and has also turned her passion of traveling in the French Alps into a tour company with her British partner. Check out her websites and join her on this amazing tour of one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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