Where to go for your All Saints' Day vacations?

Nestled between the long summer holidays and end-of-year celebrations, the Toussaint holidays are the ones during which the French go away the least. In 2016, only 17% of French people were considering going on vacation.

Several factors explain this phenomenon. First, financial constraints would not allow the French to take a break. Then comes the need to save for other expenses or the impossibility of getting days off.

Often snubbed by the French, the Toussaint holidays nevertheless offer many advantages: mild weather, better opportunities on the price of tickets or accommodations. Finally, all regions have the same school calendar, so spending holidays with family or friends has never been easier!

There is no need to necessarily go very far to take a few days of rest. The Toussaint holidays can be an opportunity to visit parts of France that we never really take the time to discover. The only downside? We cannot guarantee the weather... On the other hand, Brittany without rain, is it really Brittany? Did you say cliché?

In this article

• 1. Balagne - Corsica (north)
• 2. Panoramic View - Madrid
• 3. Puglia region - Italy (east)
• 4. Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

1. Balagne - Corsica (north)

To still find some sun and enjoy one last swim (oops, the bikini goal is not over yet?), head southeast to Corsica, which, freed from its tourists, will offer you "bright beaches and welcoming fishing ports."

Take a deep breath of fresh air and opt for outdoor activities along the west coast: Basque Country, Landes, Gironde! With your family, choose an educational outing in the Pays de la Loire and its castles. France is beautiful, and the possibilities are endless: Normandy, Brittany, Alsace, Burgundy, French Riviera, Southwest, ...

2. Panoramic View - Madrid

Autumn is also an opportunity to treat yourself to a short stay in a European capital! London, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Madrid, Lisbon... so many cities full of history that are just waiting to reveal their most beautiful secrets to you. On the program: museums, parks, gastronomy, in short, urban tourism! You will easily find somewhere to stay and for not too expensive. As for transportation, low-cost airline offers overflow on your internet pages for the off-season!

3. Puglia region - Italy (east)

Zoom in on Italy! The neighboring country that guarantees you total change of scenery and a few extra pounds! This magnificent country is full of historic cities: Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena. In the north, I recommend the lake region, Venice or the Cinque Terre! Further south, the journey through Tuscany and Umbria will take you from village to village, offering you breathtaking landscapes! Make a detour (non-negotiable) to Pisa, Florence with its dome and Uffizi Gallery, as well as Siena and its Palazzo. Further south, visiting Rome and the Vatican remains a must-see in Italy. The advantage is that everything is within walking distance! Continuing on, you will come across the Naples region: Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Pompeii, you won't know where to turn. Finally, heading up the east coast of Italy, the change of scenery is guaranteed in the Puglia region! To top it all off, Italian cuisine is rich in taste and color, a true delight for the palate!

4. Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

You can of course take advantage of these two weeks of vacation to go far away! Some destinations are ideal at this time: Brazil, South Africa, Reunion, Mauritius! Paradise beaches, outings at sea, lush nature, the return to the office will certainly be very difficult.

With this, you have all the cards in hand! It's up to you to choose the destination that suits you, for a weekend or for two weeks, I hope you will find something to please you! Bon voyage and happy holidays!

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