(TAN): Air France will operate five new routes during the 2020 peak summer season – Djerba (Tunisia), Thessaloniki (Greece), Santorini (Greece), Mykonos (Greece) and Brest – Calvi (France) from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Djerba, just a stone’s throw away from Europe, is a small Mediterranean paradise which entices travellers with its gentle climate, sunshine and sea. Offering a host of leisure activities and escapades, sightseeing and relaxation, palm and olive trees, Djerba is perfect for getting away from it all. Its mythical origins and colourful old town Houmt Souk also make the Tunisian island a truly unique getaway destination.
Thessaloniki is known for its ancient walls and ramparts that can be discovered on the upper city of Ana Poli and Byzantine churches. Its architectural and cultural heritage can be discovered on foot, day and night. One can also relax at a cafe terrace, enjoying the gourmet delights and visiting one of the markets before admiring the sunset from Trigonion Tower.
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With its myriad shades of black, Santorini never fails to charm. From the clifftops, its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches overlook the sea. And for an even more authentic experience, an archeological site, exceptional hikes and fine dining are among the treasures waiting to delight the island’s visitors.
Mykonos is famous for its nightlife and beaches. Among its cascading whitewashed houses comfortably nestled between blue skies and the turquoise sea, the island’s soul – that of a traditional fishermen’s village – is intact.
The port city of Brest is the ideal starting point for discovering Brittany. Brest, a city of character, cultivates a somewhat rock’n’roll lifestyle. Its array of alternative galleries, music scenes and trendy restaurants have one thing in common – a typically Breton passionate streak, almost verging on rebellion, flows in abundance in this coastal city, reinforced by foreign sailors’ tales of seafaring adventures.
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From its narrow streets to its Genoese citadel, Calvi offers spectacular views. At the water’s edge, fishermen’s boats are moored in the colourful marina. This island beauty spot, bordered by 6km of white sandy beaches, boasts turquoise waters and mountains in a peaceful setting.
Alongside these new routes, Air France will offer additional flights from its two Parisian hubs –
Bari, Cagliari, Olbia Palermo (Italy), Dubrovnik, Split (Croatia), Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia (Spain), Faro (Portugal), Heraklion (Greece), Tunis (Tunisia), Figari, Nice (France) from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Ibiza (Spain), Perpignan, Toulon (France) from Paris-Orly.
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