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Le Midi. By: Ariana Montoya French 2 Hr. 4. Sight Seers. La Bambouseraie Tropical garden houses Largest collection of bamboo forests and tropical plants in Europe Founded in 1855 Has become the center of study and cultivation of exotic plants in Le Midi Gorges du Verdon
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Le Midi By: Ariana Montoya French 2 Hr. 4
Sight Seers • La Bambouseraie • Tropical garden houses • Largest collection of bamboo forests and tropical plants in Europe • Founded in 1855 • Has become the center of study and cultivation of exotic plants in Le Midi • Gorges du Verdon • France’s equivalent of the Grand Canyon • 700m drop to the river floor • Can drive around the rim of the canyon • Has over 1,500 routes that can be walked, run, hiked, etc.
Relaxers • St. Tropez • Think of California, but French style • Said to be the home of the rich, famous, and beautiful of Le Midi • St Tropez's beaches are among the best in the world • Impressive harbor • Arles • Modern museums and mazy streets • Van Gogh painted some of his best work in this city • You can explore the natural beauty of the Camargue region • Description: Old school classy
History Lovers • Pont du Gard • Roman aqueduct bridge that goes over the Gard River • Built in the 1st Century AD • Used to carry water to the people of Nimes • It towers at 161 feet tall • Roman Amphitheater • Also dates back to the 1st Century AD • It can seat up to 20,000 people • Built to provide entertainment through hand-to-hand battles and chariot races • At one point it was turned into a fortress with a small scale town within
Taste Testers • Les Terraillers • Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients • Reviews: “I have visited this restaurant about a dozen times in the last 3 years and I can honestly say it just keeps getting better and better!” • Le Suffren Café • Good for: Relaxing, get together, friends night out, local cuisine • Table to get: Terrace • Special Features: Celebrity Chef, Hip Clientele, Hotel Eatery
Night Owls • Les Caves du Roy • Good for: Enjoying the company of different people from around the world, dancing all night, and having plenty of drinks with your friends. • Reviews: “This place was incredible! The champagne flowed all night and the DJ was awesome. Would definitely recommend to anyone travelling to St. Tropez. • VIP Room • Good: Well what else is a club good for besides having fun! • Reviews: “If you’re new to top-end, all-night, very expensive clubbing, this may be the place to start.”