Unusual France: Discover the hidden treasures of France in 10 days

France is a wonderful country, with incredible cultural and historical wealth. This 10 -day route will take you to the most unusual cities in France.

You will start with the mysterious city of Rennes, then visit the emblematic cities of Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Montpellier. We will finish this adventure in style with a visit to the romantic city of Lyon. Each city has its own charm and its hidden secrets, and we are delighted to share this with you.

Rennes:

Tourist places to visit:

The Parliament of Brittany, the Saint-Pierre cathedral, the Place des Lices, the Museum of Fine Arts.

Places off the beaten track:

Rue Saint-Michel, the Thabor garden, the dance museum.

Funny anecdote:

Rennes is famous for its sausage pancakes, a kind of Breton hot dog. Residents of Rennes eat above all a football match, to bring their team luck.

Recommended restaurants:

The beautiful team, at Navarre.

2 -star hotels:

• Nemours Hotel

• Mail hotel

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Rennes from Paris.

Nantes:

Tourist places to visit:

The castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral, the machines of the island, the Pommeraye passage.

Places off the beaten track:

The Jardin des Plantes, the Jules Verne Museum, the Talensac market.

Funny anecdote:

Nantes is the city where the famous "Le Nantes" cake was invented.

Recommended restaurants:

The cicada, the bistro in Gilles.

2 -star hotels:

• La Pérouse hotel

• Saint-Patrick Hotel

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Nantes from Rennes.

Bordeaux:

Tourist places to visit:

Place de la Bourse, Cathedral Saint-André, the Pierre's bridge, the Aquitaine museum.

Places off the beaten track:

The public garden, the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Cité du Vin.

Funny anecdote:

Bordeaux is often called "the sleeping beautiful", because she slept for centuries before waking up in the 18th century.

Recommended restaurants:

The Bistrot du Gabriel, Le Petit Commerce.

2 -star hotels:

• Intercontinental hotel

• Hotel des 4 sisters

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Bordeaux from Nantes.

Toulouse:

Tourist places to visit:

The Saint-Sernin basilica, the Capitol, the Canal du Midi, Place du Capitole.

Places off the beaten track:

The Japanese garden, the Saint-Raymond museum, the grain hall.

Funny anecdote:

Toulouse is the pink city, because many of its buildings are built in red bricks.

Recommended restaurants:

At Emile, the rib steak.

2 -star hotels:

• Hotel Le Section

• Le Capitole Hotel

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Toulouse from Bordeaux.

Montpellier:

Tourist places to visit:

The Place de la Comédie, the Fabre Museum, the Saint-Pierre cathedral, the Peyrou gardens.

Places off the beaten track:

The anatomy museum, the garden of plants, the Arceaux market.

Funny anecdote:

Montpellier is the city where the pastis was invented, the favorite aniseed drink of the French.

Recommended restaurants:

At Boris, the Garden of Sens.

2 -star hotels:

• Hotel des Arts

• Comedy Hotel

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Montpellier from Toulouse.

Lyon:

Tourist places to visit:

The Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica, the old Lyon, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Golden Tête Park.

Places off the beaten track:

The Miniature Museum, the Croix-Rousse market, the Museum of Confluences.

Funny anecdote:

Lyon is the city where cinema was invented, by the Lumière brothers.

Recommended restaurants:

At Hugon, Lyonnais.

2 -star hotels:

• Hôtel de la Croix-Rousse

• Marne Hotel

Transportation:

The train is the best way to go to Lyon from Montpellier.

Price:

The price of this route will depend on the month of travel, but in general, it varies between 1000 and 1500 euros per person, depending on your choice of accommodation and transport. It may seem expensive, but it is a reasonable price to discover the hidden wonders of France.