ITALY

Italy is a ravishing beauty, and the very mention of Florence & Venice (at random) conjures up the splendour of the country's glorious past. No need to be a connoisseur to marvel at Rome's antique architectural treasures or the sumptuous frescos in the Sistine Chapel. Sicily & Sardinia, the most well known islands of the peninsula, will tempt you through a whirl of images, colours and sounds.
Italy is a real feast for the senses through the warm welcome of its people inviting you to partake with specialities drenched in sunshine & olive oil and served with fine legendary wines.

Tall mountains, vast lakes, small wild creeks and green meadows make for a heaven answering every traveller's prayer. Whether your dream is to bathe in the shade of a flowering orange tree or ski down the snow covered slopes of Abruzze National Park : Italy is expecting you.

A word of advice from Lagrange : Don't miss the bargains in and around Vintimiglia's market (in the Gulf of Genoa).

Alsace is a small region of France located in the north-east of the country, on the German border. The Alsacian landscape is a succession of vineyards, lakes, mountains. The area is also known for its rich cultural heritage and culinary specialities as well as its famous wines. Come December, the lively towns and villages of Alsace unveil the charms of their Christmas markets, celebrating the end of the year in a fairy tale way.

Experience the Franco-German influences that give the Alsace region its distinctive identity. And follow the Route des Vins (wine trail) along its 170km of vineyards right to the foot of the Vosges Mountains.