The only structure on the site he chose at Versailles when Louis XIV, the King of France, first planned to construct a new palace and relocate his court was a modest hunting lodge. The palace still stands today as a great example of the extravagant excesses of the French nobles that sparked the French Revolution. Versailles was designed to highlight Louis’ prominence beyond all else. After all, this is the man who referred to himself as The Sun King, as in, “I am the center of the universe.” He famously and oh-so-modestly declared, “L’état, c’est Moi” (I am the state).

Buttons and bedchambers

When you enter the palace at Versailles, you are met with room after room of marble, gold, and paintings. Ceilings painted to depict Louis with the Greek gods, busts of him looking at you from every angle, and gold gold gold ensures that you never forget just how wealthy the King of France was. In the grand bedchamber of the queen, where they also gave birth in front of the public, a ritual resembling this one was performed for the French queens who resided at Versailles.

Hall Of Mirrors

The most well-known room in the palace, the Hall of Mirrors, was constructed to take the place of a sizable terrace that opened onto the garden and was created by architect Louis Le Vau. Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who succeeded Le Vau, came up with a better plan that, starting in 1678 and ending in 1684, replaced the terrace with a sizable gallery.…

The Place de la Concorde is Paris’s biggest public space. It’s a nice location for a picnic stop for tourists. The French celebrate their important holidays there. However, it also has a dark past; thousands of people were executed here! It was originally known as Place Louis XV when it was built in 1755. However, it was renamed Place de la Revolution during the French Revolution.

Fountains

The Luxor Obelisk is bordered north and south by two stunning fountains. Look closely, and you’ll see that both follow an aquatic motif, similar to the fountains of Rome. The fountain closest to the Seine symbolizes France’s marine heritage. The two biggest numbers represent the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The north fountain on the obelisk’s opposite side symbolizes the French rivers. Here, the Rhone and the Rhine rivers are represented by the two biggest figures.

The Big Wheel

The Place de la Concorde’s newest addition, the 65-meter Big Wheel, offers astonishing views of the City of Light. Since its initial installation in 2000, the attraction has been a yearly feature at the Avenue des Champs-Elysées Christmas village. The 42-pod structure spins gently to let visitors fully take in the stunning view below them. The wheel is exactly centered with the Arc de Triomphe at the opposite end of the Champs-Elysées.…

Salins Beach, Saint Tropez

Plage des Salins is a little wilderness area situated 7 kilometers from Saint-Tropez and north of the notorious Pampelonne beach.

Beach with shingle and shells This is not the immaculate, well-groomed beach that we would anticipate from St. Tropez, but rather a little, rough cove that offers the best of nature with a dash of luxury from the neighborhood’s (and only) beach club.

Canoubiers Beach, Saint Tropez

It is quite simple to get to this beach from St. Tropez town because it is close to Route des Salins and surrounds Plage des Graniers on the coastline. Due to its accessibility and the shade provided by the pine trees that border the back of the sand area, it is regarded as the locals’ favorite. There are restrooms, showers, and a lifeguard on duty in the summer.

Pampelonne Beach, Saint Tropez

The beach that most people think of while thinking of Saint Tropez is Pampelonne Beach. A-listers, renowned beach clubs, and luxury yachts anchored in the bay may all be found here. In a lovely sheltered cove, it is Saint Tropez’s busiest and longest beach. It has a length of more than 5 kilometers, white sand, and turquoise water. In truth, Ramatuelle, the nearest village, owns this beach, not Saint Tropez, which is around six kilometers away. …

Saint Tropez

The gruesome tale of Saint Torpes of Pisa serves as its opening. Torpes was a Roman soldier or bodyguard working for Emperor Nero who became an early Christian martyr. St. Tropez was raided and pillaged by pirates and privateers after the fall of the Roman Empire, just like many other Mediterranean coastal areas. This lasted for about a century until the neighbouring village of Garde Frient was founded. At that point, St. Tropez and the nearby villages turned into an Arabic-Muslim colony for over a century until it was once more invaded by William I, Count of Provence, in 976.

Sailing at Saint Tropez

Sailing is popular in St. Tropez, so charter a yacht to explore the coastline from the water or reserve a shared boat tour to explore the quaint villages encircling the bay. For those who prefer being more active, renting bicycles and exploring the gulf on the designated bike lanes or climbing into the Massif des Maures, a natural park with many hiking routes, are two options. Several horseback riding stables, theme parks, and waterparks are also available. Water sports are abundant on Pampelonne Beach, to conclude.

Dining at Saint Tropez

Saint-Tropez offers numerous dining options for all tastes and price ranges. Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Saint-Tropez and where to get your preferred type of food.…