Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Built between the Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, the abbey is a technical and artistic tour de force, having had to adapt to the problems posed by this unique natural site. One of 37 World Heritage Sites in France!…see moresee less
It won't surprise anyone that the mountain range here is known as "The Remarkables" or that this area was used in the filming of the "Lord of the Rings" movies.
This coast is actually on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. There's one stunning village after cathedral after garden after another to see here. That said, this is not a place for timid drivers--the driving here can be borderline aggressive so take that into consideration when planning your This coast is actually on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. There's one stunning village after cathedral after garden after another to see here. That said, this is not a place for timid drivers--the driving here can be borderline aggressive so take that into consideration when planning your trip.…see moresee less
This grotto is part of a system of waterways that are the equivalent of bridges and tunnels located in Roca Vecchia. May as well join the bridge & tunnel crowd and have some fun in the big city grotto. Report back when you're done.
The nature reserve, which is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, occupies the Scandola peninsula, an impressive, porphyritic rock mass. The vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants and sea eagles can be found there. The clear waters, with their islets and The nature reserve, which is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, occupies the Scandola peninsula, an impressive, porphyritic rock mass. The vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants and sea eagles can be found there. The clear waters, with their islets and inaccessible caves, host a rich marine life. One of 37 World Heritage Sites in France!…see moresee less
Jellyfish Lake is connected to the ocean through fissures and tunnels in the limestone of ancient Miocene reef. However the lake is sufficiently isolated and the conditions are different enough that the diversity of species in the lake is greatly reduced from the nearby lagoon. The golden jellyfish,Jellyfish Lake is connected to the ocean through fissures and tunnels in the limestone of ancient Miocene reef. However the lake is sufficiently isolated and the conditions are different enough that the diversity of species in the lake is greatly reduced from the nearby lagoon. The golden jellyfish, Mastigias cf. papua etpisoni, and possibly other species in the lake have evolved to be substantially different from their close relatives living in the nearby lagoons.…see moresee less
Tatt lovers take note: the Moorea Pearl Resort and Spa has a tattoo artist who does traditional Polynesian tattoos either in your room or in the resort tattoo studio.
Zakynthos Island was written about by the infamous writer and poet Homer in his masterpieces, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The "Blue Caves" are only accesible by boat and are cut into cliffs around Cape Skinari.
Ahhhh, the mere notion of an entire country that is known for the thermal baths is just heaven. Apparently many of the baths, like this one, have been around for over a hundred years.