Thanks to the availability of a Schengen visa, travelers have the opportunity to visit several countries of the Old World in one trip. While vacationing on the Mediterranean coast, Russian tourists often choose excursions from Spain to France
Feel like a movie star
The best French resorts are concentrated on the Cote d'Azur, and Nice is rightfully considered a pearl in this crown. A trip to France organized by one of the many travel agents in Spain usually starts with a visit to this beautiful city.
The guides accompany the sightseeing walk with a detailed story about the history of Nice, founded in the 4th century BC. Greek colonists and called Nicaea. The walk continues through the most famous city attractions: the historic center, the square near the Opera, the flower market, the Promenade des Anglais with the Negresco Hotel, where movie stars and royalty stayed. The excursion plan certainly includes a visit to the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - the spiritual center of the Russian diaspora of the Cote d'Azur.
Bet on luck
The excursion program from Spain to France also includes an item for gambling - a visit to the principality of Monaco with its famous Monte Carlo casino. One of the smallest states in the world covers an area of 2 square kilometers. and is famous all over the world for its gambling house, founded in 1865 and which became a significant impetus to the development of the economic prosperity of the principality.
Among other attractions of Monaco, which are to be seen during the excursion - the gardens of Prince Albert, the Cathedral with the grave of Grace Kelly and the Oceanographic Museum, curated for many years by the famous explorer of the depths of the sea J. I. Cousteau.
Technical details
- The excursion to Nice and Monaco usually takes two days. Its cost ranges from 150 to 200 euros, depending on the program and the category of the hotel, where tourists will spend the night.
- The price of a trip to Carcassonne is about 80 euros. If you are staying on the Costa Brava, the tour will take 10 to 12 hours.
Find yourself at the crossroads of times
The ancient city of Carcassonne, at the intersection of ancient routes from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, has always attracted the attention of numerous conquerors. The historical part of it has been perfectly preserved, and the fortress walls of the 5th and 13th centuries still surround the old city on a rocky hill. The architectural ensemble is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
During an excursion from Spain to French Carcassonne, tourists visit the castle and the rampart and enjoy the opening panorama of the city and its environs. The program includes lunch at one of the traditional restaurants. In your free time, you can buy souvenirs, walk around the city and take a photo to commemorate your visit to one of the most beautiful places in southern France.
Shake hands with Richard
This excursion usually has an individual status, and its price will not seem affordable to everyone, but despite this, the trip is booked quite often.
Its first point is a visit to the quiet provincial town of Collioure, on the outskirts of which the famous French oyster farm is located. Tasting of fresh produce and local wines is part of the trip.
Continuation of the route - visiting medieval Narbonne, where the monuments of the ancient Roman era have been preserved - the amphitheater, the bridge and the ruins of a temple with a colonnade. The 13th century cathedral is a special attraction. Its construction has not yet been completed and in this sense the temple will give a hundred points ahead of the famous Barcelona Sagrada Familia.
A walk through the winery is the highlight of the excursion program. The company for the production of delicious wines belongs to the famous French actor Pierre Richard. The "Toys" star himself greets the guests, invites them to a tasting and gives an autograph in memory of their acquaintance.
The tour takes about 12 hours and is conducted by car or minibus. The price of the issue is from 400 euros. (All prices in the material are approximate and are given as of June 2016.)
