Like the Pink City was named for the color of its walls, one of the most famous cities in France, – Toulouse, located in the south of France. The first settlements were located in the city in the VIII-VII centuries before Christ, As evidenced by burials found in one of the sites. In the 3rd … Read more
The history of the French city of Liell begins in 1054, when it is first mentioned in the history books. Local lore attributes the origins of the city to ancient times, but this has not been confirmed archaeologically. At that time it was a castle, around which a small settlement of farmers and merchants gradually … Read more
Nice is a Mediterranean port city located in the south of France. Nizza is the administrative center of the region of the Alpes-Maritimes. It is a major railway station, a famous tourist spot (the French Riviera) with around 400,000 inhabitants. Nice was founded by the Grecians in the 4th century before Christ. At that time … Read more
Marcelles – the oldest French city. It was founded by the Franco-Caucasian Greeks around 600 A.D. and was called Massalia. The citys advantageous location led to its prosperity, and gradually Massalia became a major trading center and established commercial sites all along the Middle Sea. This was also facilitated by the fact that Massalia was … Read more
Paris is the capital of France and is the most populous city in the country and in Europe. The city is located in the northern part of France, on the River Seine. Paris also includes two islands (Saint-Louis and Cité), the oldest part of the city. Pariss Landhaufte is a hilly area. The largest of … Read more
There is not much talk about this homely French city, not much encouragement to go there, but for some it is a dream, and one cant help but wonder what its all about. This is the dream city of Grenoble, near the Alps Mountains. History says the city originated 2,000 years ago. Originally, it was … Read more
The city of Cannes, or Cannes on the French coast, has an interesting history. It was founded during Roman rule, in 42 A.D. At that time it was called Egretna. Since about the 10th century, the city has been called Kañúa. Gradually the name was transformed into the familiar Kanna. For a long time, the … Read more
Laurent, the center of the region of the Land of Leura and the capital of the Department of Atlantean Leura, is located near the river. The river divides the city area in two parts. The historic center is located on the northern right bank, while the industrial area and the southern sector are on the … Read more
The ancient city of Lyon is located at the junction of the Rhone and the Son, east of the Central Massif, on a plain lined with vineyards and orchards. Many transportation routes cross here: road, rail and river. Lyonnes ancient history dates back to the 6th century, when the first ancient Celtic settlements existed. In … Read more
The first settlement of the present city of Bordo was founded in the fifth century AD by the Gauls. The city was founded in the fifth century AD by the Gauls and was called Bourdégale. The strategic location of the river Dewez attracted the Romans, who took over the village and made it an important … Read more
Ayaecio – a resort town near a single cove at the confluence of the River Gravena. It is the administrative center of the Department of the South Cork. The earliest records of the city date back to the ancient times when there was a town of Ajax, although there is no exact date of its … Read more
Strasbourg – a French city on the River Ile, capital of Alsace. In German, – «crisscross by the road. Historic periods have influenced the citys culture through a mix of German and French heritage. Located 140 meters above sea level, but has an even terrain. Climate is more relative, there are seasonal fluctuations in temperature: … Read more
Before the Seine River lies the city of Van, the capital of the region of Upper Normandy and the center of the Department of the Primorsky Seine. ×The Sena River flows through the city area, including the smaller Cuyahoga, Rebecca, and Ovette Rivers. In the old days, as now, seagoing ships were brought to the … Read more
The French city of Dijon has a long and glorious history. In the beginning it was a small Gallic village, whose inhabitants supported Gaius Elias Caesar in his war against Werzinger. For this, the future emperor exempted them from taxes and took them into the service of guarding the borders of the Roman Empire. The … Read more
In the valley of the River Les Les, in the south of France, lies the city of Montpellier, the capital of the region of Langueguelle-Roussillon and the administrative center of the Department of the Eros. It is located 10 kilometers from the Middle Sea coast. The ancient city has been known since its early days … Read more
Bairrice – a spectacular international resort city on the coast of the Bay of Baku in the region called the Bay of Baku. The name of the city has Basque roots, although a large part of the history of Baird is occupied by the Vikings. Having appeared here in 840, many of the Normans settled … Read more
Avignon is literally drowning in the fields and groves of olive trees that surround the city. The city walls are 8 meters high, and even today they surround the old city center, which can only be accessed through seven gates in a solid wall. All gates are still guarded by guard towers. The central part … Read more
In the land of Rhône-Alpes, the city of Annecy, a climate resort on the northern shore of a single lake, has sprung up. It is located at the foot of the Savoie Alps near the Tieu River. A special aspect of Annecy is the castle of Paul-de-Lisle, formerly the seat of the Savaevo and Genevieve … Read more
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, or simply Chamonix, is a town and municipality in eastern France, in the Upper Savoy department (historical region of Savoy). It is located in the Alps, in a narrow valley of the river Arve (a tributary of the Rhone), at the foot of the Mont Blanc, where at Chamonix a tunnel connecting France with … Read more
Near the confluence of the rivers Ville and Ile is the city of Rennes (Rennes), capital of the region of Brittany and the headquarters of the French Department of Ile and Ville. It is located in the westernmost part of the country. In its present location, it was a small settlement of Gauls in ancient … Read more