| u want to have a sailing vacation in Europe? Why | | | | Sailing in the French Atlantic region is something to |
| not try sailing in the France Atlantic coast? | | | | remember. For instance, in Aix Island, you will |
| France's Atlantic coastline has been judged by | | | | capture the true essence of holiday and vacation |
| many avid sailors and yacht enthusiasts as one of | | | | in your hands. The island has been regarded by |
| the premium charter areas in the world. | | | | many local and international tourists of France as |
| Moreover, many places of interest can be visited | | | | the last remaining true island of Charente Maritime. |
| and explored. Among these are the islands of Aix, | | | | The island of Aix only holds approximately 250 |
| Oleron, and Re. | | | | inhabitants. However, during the summer period, |
| The French Atlantic coast divides into three | | | | the island experiences a massive influx of visitors. |
| different areas, the most popular and picturesque | | | | In fact, for the entire duration of Aix's peak |
| being the Brittany coast, which has several | | | | season, approximately three thousand tourists |
| navigable rivers and the Morbihan inland sea. In the | | | | come to the island. Because of this, several |
| middle you will find the Gironde which has several | | | | investors in Aix have constructed hundreds of |
| off lying islands as well as the famous rivers, the | | | | vacation rental houses and beach resorts so that |
| Loire and the Gironde, which lead into the inland | | | | the island's guests can have a place to stay. |
| waterways. The low lying area close to the | | | | When you are cruising in Aix, you can also visit |
| Spanish border is the least appealing as a sailing | | | | and see several nice neighboring islands. These |
| destination. | | | | include the islands of Re, Madam, La Rochelle, and |
| The origin of France's name is still unclear even at | | | | Fort Boyard. You can also trip your way towards |
| present. However, some European historians | | | | the coasts of Fort Enet, Fort Vauban, Pointe de la |
| stated that it came from the word "Francs" - a | | | | Fumée, and Fouras. |
| name of a tribe that once live in Germany. | | | | Sailing in France Atlantic through the La Palmyre is |
| Nevertheless, others have remarked that France's | | | | something you do not want to miss. La Palmyre is |
| name was from the Latin word "Francia", which | | | | a very famous resort in the country's Atlantic |
| has been translated as "the land of the Franks". | | | | region. Aside from having the most beautiful |
| German scientists also have their own version to | | | | beaches, it also has lush forests that are good for |
| the origin of France's name. According to them, | | | | trekking and adventure. Moreover, the most |
| the country got its name from the German word | | | | popular landmark in La Palmyre is the century-old |
| "frankon" - a type of javelin that is used as a | | | | Le Clapet villa. The villa was built around 1900. |
| weapon in ancient France. Moreover, the German | | | | Today, some of its archaic structures are still |
| word "frank", which means "free", was also | | | | intact even though there are several modern |
| included in the long list of France's name's | | | | buildings around it. |
| etymology. | | | | |