A region known famed its wild natural environment, and benefiting from mild temperatures, Provence boasts a gentle landscape of vineyards and lavender fields growing in the heart of mountains, interspersed by rivers. The region has also been inspiration to numerous artists, and visitors with a keen eye will perhaps recognise the landscapes that inspired painters such as Van Gogh and Cezanne.
Whilst in Provence, visitors can choose between soaking up the culture by visiting the Gourdon chateau or the Sènnaque Abbey, or simply soak up the sun with a trip to Fayence or the Cote d'Azur.
For those hoping to sample a wide variety of regional cuisine Provence does not disapoint, with seafood featuring heavily on most menus accross the regions, and visitors will find Provincial food more Medittearean, rather than typically "French".
Train stations: Toulon. Airports: Toulon/Hyères.

Beauty, authenticity and splendour : 3 words to qualify a country at the crossroads of Europe, ideal for the traveller in search of miles and miles of unspoilt countryside.
Austria is made up of 9 provinces set between plains, valleys and glaciers, and offers varied landscapes. All you need is to close your eyes and enjoy the tranquility of its rural setting, fill your lungs with its pure and fragrant air.
Whether a confirmed or a leisurely sportsman, come and have a go at mountain climbing, hiking, sailing, windsurfing, diving...And find out why Austria gave birth to so many great ski champions by going down its hundreds of kilometres of slopes in winter and summer alike.

A word of advice from Lagrange : Useful to know, credit cards are not always accepted... When using motorways, make sure you bought the special car sticker available from the border.