The Cheese Tour Of South France

France is known for the finer things in life: fashion, wine and (our favourite) cheese. When it comes to this holy trinity, the French just know what they’re doing. And as seasoned travellers us at Railway Adventures know the best places to find a cheese to melt any palate. Stop reading if you're lactose intolerant, this might just be too heartbreaking.

Nice

Nice is known for white mould cheese, hard cheese, washed-rind cheese, and blue cheese.

White mould cheese

This cheese is made from cow’s milk. The perfect period to store this cheese is 4-5 weeks after which it won’t taste or smell the same. This is one of the best cheeses you will find in France.

Hard Cheese

Hard Cheese is also made from cow’s milk and found in the hilly areas.  People also call this mountain cheese because of its origins.

Washed rind cheese

This type of cheese has a long aging process making it the perfect accompaniment for cured meats. However, if your sense of smell is strong then you might not like the distinct odor of this cheese but the flavor is to die for!

Blue Cheese

Blue cheese is the easiest to spot as the color separates it from the rest. The moment you have a taste of this cheese you will realize it has a powerful flavor.

Lyon

Lyon is another place known for its great architecture, heritage, and cheese! Cervelle de canut is hands down the most famous Lyonnais cheese. The seasoning of chopped herbs, vinegar, olive oil, shallots, salt and pepper is the reason why anyone who considers themself a foodie is fond of this cheese.

Toulouse

Toulouse, is the third on our list of places to find the best tasting cheese.

Cheese aficionados go to Toulhouse to find semi-hard cheese Aubisque Pyrenees which is produced from a mixture of ewe’s and cow’s milk or sheep and cow’s milk. You can store this cheese for as long as two months and rest assured that it won’t go bad.

On your next holiday to France do something different and visit these places to taste the vast array of cheese. Railway Adventures is offering you the best Train Trips in France so that you can smoothly go from one city to the next in the utmost luxury & comfort.

On our South France Tours, you even get a chance to go so far south to venture into Spain, and explore the city of San Sebastian.

Only Railway Adventures offers such wonderful tours at cost effective prices. So, cheese-lovers of the world book your trip with us now!

The Best Photo Opportunities In Southern France

Have you ever dreamt of going to the fashion capital of the world? Visiting France is on everyone’s bucket list and if you get a chance to do it on a rail, coach and boat then don’t let it go!

Be it the culture and antiquity, eye-catching architecture, fascinating history, or amazing scenic beauty - France has it all!

France has so much more to it than just the Eiffel Tower and Paris. The south of France is especially opulent, not to mention Marseille and Nice make for the perfect photo opportunity. Southern France has everything from majestic castles, breathtaking beaches, and lush vineyards. So, here is a list of places that are perfect for your French getaway:

Papal Palace in Avignon

Papal Palace is the largest Gothic palace in the world. What makes this palace a perfect spot for taking pictures is that it is located right next to the famous - Benezet Bridge. This palace is a well-known monument and a popular site amongest tourists so be weary of crowds.

Lyon

Lyon is a renowned World Heritage Site and the world's culinary capital! You will see that many houses in Lyon is built in a gothic and French renaissance style, so if you consider yourself an architecture-buff then perhaps this is the place for you. There are a lot of places in Lyon which are picture perfect, and the Lyon Cathedral is one of many.

Toulouse

This French city stands out from the rest because of its unique pink colored buildings. Toulouse is also known as La Villa Rose and is rich in art, culture and mouthwatering food. All your pictures clicked here will have a pink background!

Canal du midi

This 240 km long canal is a sight to behold in Southern France. It links the Garonne to the Mediterranean and is an amazing spot for nature lovers to relax, catch a sunset and make some spectacular memories. This is also one of France’s World Heritage Sites and is an ideal place to take long cruise down the canal.

Basque Railway Museum in Azpeitia

Are you interested in trains and their history? Basque Railway Museum showcases around sixty restored trains along with railway clocks, lanterns, and uniforms. Take pictures in this museum along with historic trains and other exhibited train related items.

You will have the opportunity to click pictures at all these locations by being part of our tours in South France.

On our 11 day tour, you will get a chance to visit all these sites via which we guarantee will only enhance that French holiday experience you have been longing for. On our website, you can find more information about the Best train trips in France: www.railwayadventures.travel