While the back-to-school routine is already well underway, there's no question of falling into the gloom! There's nothing like a little trip to recharge your batteries! Here are some ideas for getaways that will do you a world of good

Where to go in autumn to find the sun?

3 hours flight from Paris, in Croatia, the weather is still nice in autumn and by leaving out of season you can benefit from low rates in hotels. The country makes you dream with its archipelagos a few miles from the coast, its beaches and isolated coves. For yachtsmen, Croatia has built more than forty well-equipped marinas, spread along the entire coastline, ideal for nice trips on land and at sea. The water is sometimes a little cool in autumn, but the sun and mild temperatures will be there!

Another perfect destination for sunbathing in autumn: Cyprus! Located in the extreme south-east of Europe, this island really rhymes with sun and blue sky 330 days a year. Even in September/October, the temperature of the sea water is still mild. To you the sandy beaches, the wild creeks and the idleness with the feet in the warm Cypriot sand..

In France, there is nothing like a vacation in the Var in autumn when the summer flood of tourists has deserted the coast. One of the most beautiful corners of this department is the archipelago of Hyères-les-Palmiers. It is composed of three islands that are real natural treasures of the Mediterranean, so much so that they have been called "the Golden Islands". In Porquerolles or Port-Cros, beaches with crystal clear water worthy of the Caribbean will delight fans of swimming because the water is still very good, even at the end of September. As for Ile du Levant, the third island of Hyères, better known as a small naturist paradise, it will please the amateurs of very natural vacations at the beach

Where to go in autumn to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature?

In autumn, Italy's mountains are a marvel for nature lovers and more specifically the Dolomites, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an impressive mountainous area where you can do many marked hikes. From September to November, the weather is ideal and the mountains are adorned with beautiful shimmering colors while many cows roam the pastures. A change of scenery guaranteed.

Still in the South of Europe, the Costa Brava is also a good place to go if you like walking and nature walks. This region of Spain offers trails suitable for all levels and spectacular landscapes between the Pyrenean mountain ranges and the Mediterranean Sea. From mountain hikes to coastal walks, the choice is varied! You will find small coves hidden from view, breathtaking cliffs and small typical villages. And good news, the weather is ideal in autumn.


Where to go in autumn for a city trip?

Without going very far, you can get a real change of scenery in Paris during the "Nuit blanche" which takes place at the beginning of October. Every year, the capital hosts various contemporary artworks in the streets as well as art installations, not to mention the many art galleries that stay open late.

For a festive city trip, we recommend you to go to Munich in Germany for the famous Oktoberfest. But contrary to its name, it does not start in October. In order to take advantage of better weather conditions, the beginning of the popular festival was brought forward to September since 1872. It is the largest popular festival in the world and attracts an average of 7 million people every year. You can enjoy good beer in hundreds of brewers' tents and in the famous "biergarten", typical Bavarian beer gardens where a good atmosphere is always present

On the other side of the Atlantic, Philadelphia is the perfect city for a cultural city trip. On the majestic Benjamin Franklin Street, you will find the Rodin Museum, the Franklin Museum (about science) and especially the magnificent Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose steps were made famous by the movie Rocky. In the downtown area, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts has magnificent works by American artists. Not to mention the Barnes Foundation, with its incredible private collection, which includes one of the finest collections of impressionist works in the world. Finally, Philly is also very rich in murals; it boasts more than 3,500 of them!

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