PEAKLIFE

Here, it’s all about what you experience, and that leaves you with a story to share when in France.

The spearhead of revolutions now proudly crowns the throne of yet another one. For eons, millions have gazed at the Eiffel tower, bathed in the Riviera, basked in the beauty of the French countryside and bent heads low at the roots of her ancient past. For ages, tour guides have steered the wheels through Louvre, Burgundy, and Versailles. For epochs, the fashion streets of France have adorned the world. But, it’s time to break with traditions; explore a part of yourself you never dared.

Dining Dark: Dans Le Noir, Paris

They say you first eat with your eyes, Dans Le Noir do not. Located in Rue Quincampoix in the heart of France, dining completely in the dark could get your senses overwhelmed. Part of an exquisite cuisine is its ambience which here, lean towards pitch black. Served by the visually impaired, one is completely at lost to their palate. Diners have the liberty to choose their meals, but it takes the thrill out of the unknown though the general cuisine is classic French. Diners can opt for a two course or three course meals, inured with table wine and are entitled to pre-bookings. Dans Le Noir gives you not only a heightened sensory experience but an altered perception. Delve deep to experience a memory that is unique and quite out of the ordinary.

As the stories unfold: Catacombs of Paris

Every place has an untold story closed within its walls and the famed Catacombs of Paris are waiting to be heard. Some visit the place for the thrill of it; some for the lurking danger; while yet others lament for the tormented past. They all have in common, the desire to see the unique unravelling of history over time. The story behind the Catacombs now transformed into an urban legend but the experience remaining prodigious and cabalistic. It thrills your senses and affords a unique experience. Open from Tuesday to Sunday the catacombs are open to the public from 10am to 8:30pm restricting the number of visitors to two hundred at any given time. As you descend into the dark pages of France’s history, the stories unfold, leaving you awed.

Indulge in Mechanized Thrills: Les Machines De Ile, Nantes

Though the Frankenstein of mankind, machines have always lent a helping hand. Often they have grasped the imaginations of little kids and the fascination of adults. This is not your regular tourist spot, as it is one of France’s lesser known attractions. Located in Nantes, Les Machines De’ Ile is a practical reality of Verne’s ‘Invented Worlds’. The wonder you felt as a child rekindles and It helps you to get back in touch with the child in you..

Sky in a Bubble: Attrap Reves

Experience nature, in all her modesty, as you lay back, gazing at the stars. The stress and tension of modern lifestyle often denies us the simple pleasures of life. This is a getaway in a bubble; located in the village of Allauch at the eastern brink of Marseille, set in strategic locations destined to give you a romantic experience with nature. Attrap Reves offers you a chance to waltz off into the starry night away from the blinding lights of the City.

Mounting Heights: Mont Blanc

This is more of an adrenaline rush. The highest peak in France, Mont Blanc provides you the entire thrill you need. Accompanied by an experienced tour guide to take you to heights, even novices with a little bit of encouragement can climb aboard the crown of France, and indulge in the breath-taking view of the Alps. Offering breaks to the mountaineers, the Cosmique and Gouter offer refuge with warm soap and a good rest. Tourists can even stay overnight if they cannot complete the climb in one single stretch.