As I stood in the middle of the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square)in Venice, surrounded by pigeons, tourists from all over the world, the bright Italian sun and the smells of pasta and cappuccino all I could hear was the song of the Italian language.
Visiting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France is an absolute must. Stunning mountains, picturesque lakes and quaint towns make up this famous ski area. While the skiing in the area is supposed to be fantastic we found Chambery has a lot to offer in the summer as well.