Iceland: a stopover of fire in a land of ice

So close, and yet so far away... A 3h30 from ParisIceland has yet to reveal all its secrets to French travellers, who are now invited to discover this unique destination during a stopover on a business trip, or as part of a MICE event. Contrary to appearances, the " land of ice "is not so isolated. On the contrary: theKeflavik airport has even become a regular stopover on transatlantic routes frequented by business travellers. And the destination is capable of charming this busy clientele for just one stopover... In a few hours the traveller can set off on a voyage of discovery of the region. Blue LagoonThis famous hot spring is just 20 minutes from the international airport. An ideal place to relax between flights, in a supernatural setting... Other hot springs can be found not far from the airport. Reykjaviklike the Secret Lagoon or spa geothermal Laugarvatnas explained by Guide to Iceland on its dedicated website.

By giving themselves more time, travellers are invited to reach Reykjavikthe world's most northerly capital, just 45 minutes from the airport. From the surprising Hallgrímskirkja church at the ultra-modern Palais des Congrès, "Harpaby way of LaugavegurThis human-sized capital lends itself perfectly to an express visit... all the better to convince visitors to take a real Icelandic break!

Because if theIceland lends itself easily to an express discovery, the destination undoubtedly deserves a more thorough exploration. In just a few days, travellers are invited to conquer the aptly named "Golden Circle and its famous trilogy: the National Park of Thingvellir - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the bubbling site of Geysirand the Gullfoss. This tour of Iceland, which can be completed in a single day, offers a host of options for travellers, as detailed on the Guide to Iceland platform: snowmobile sessions on the glacier, horse riding or even diving into the Silfra fault...