| In Western Europe we have the country of France, | | | | away, taking 45 minutes from Narbonne. It used to be |
| linked to the UK via the Channel Tunnel, hopping on the | | | | a Greek colony in the 55th century. Most of the building |
| Eurostar is a quick way to get there. As one of the | | | | here are built from Black Basalt which gives the town |
| founding members of the European Union and 82 | | | | a very unique architecture. Enjoy this quirky town and |
| million tourists visiting every year, it is the most visited | | | | have a coffee by the Fountain of the Republic in the |
| country in the world. If you do choose to explore | | | | town centre or walk around the old Amphitrite statue, |
| France, here is a taster of some of the things you can | | | | The Sea Goddess by the river. |
| see. We're going on a Fly-Drive to the South of | | | | Montpellier: Our last stop is Montpellier, an hour's drive |
| France and exploring a few of the cities here. | | | | away 61.6km (38.3miles). This lively city has some |
| Carcassonne: We start our journey by landing in | | | | great attractions, the main being the Place de Comedie |
| Carcassonne. Pick up your car hire from the airport | | | | with sights such as the fountain that was moved here |
| and go straight to the city. Possibly one of the most | | | | after a fire called Three Graces and the Oprea |
| beautiful cities in France, Carcassonne is only one hour | | | | Comedie building. There is also a small park where you |
| from Toulouse and is definite must stop for any | | | | can enjoy some quiet time and reflect on your holiday. |
| traveller and lover of history. This stunning completely | | | | A must see attraction is the oldest botanical garden in |
| fortified French town has been on the UNESCO World | | | | France, founded in 1593, the Jardin des plantes de |
| Heritage Site list since 1997. See it during the day, or at | | | | Montpellier, 4.5 hectares of free roaming gardens of all |
| night, both are so mesmerising! The fort itself consists | | | | kinds of plants and trees. Then sadly, take yourself to |
| of 53 towers and a double ring of ramparts. You are | | | | Montpellier Airport, drop your car rental off, wipe the |
| very likely to spend a day enjoying exploring this city. | | | | tears and fly home. |
| Narbonne: Drive on over to Narbonne which is forty | | | | A great tip on the way is to send yourself and your |
| five minutes away, 60.3km (37.4miles), this city used to | | | | family a postcard reminding yourself of the great |
| be a port but is now further away from the | | | | things you have seen, so you have a wonderful |
| Mediterranean Sea and the change in the course of | | | | memory from each place you have visited. You can |
| the River Aude. Stop and visit Narbonne Cathedral, | | | | cover a lot in a Fly-Drive by picking up a car hire in |
| built in 1272 which towers over the city, or stop off at | | | | France at different locations, but you also must |
| the beach and enjoy a relaxing day in the sunshine or | | | | remember to plan ahead, plan your stops and |
| head into the city centre and explore the remains of | | | | overnight stays as well as account for food to make |
| the Via Domitia, the first Roman road built in Gaul. | | | | this one hell of a great trip! |
| Agde: The small town of Agde is 51.5km (32miles) | | | | |