In the Beqaa valley, undulating in the magnificent landscape opens up the ancient city of Baalbeck. This site is categorised in UNESCO's world cultural heritage sites, and has a high degree of preservation.

Outstanding and mysterious, shady and giving, Beirut is a city which provides and conceals simultaneously. Bursting with sunshine, Beirut is brimming over with life. From the sea cornice to streets swarming with people, the effervescence is constant.

One of the most precious Arabic architectural jewels is the palace of Beiteddine. This historic monument comprises of two large courtyards: the “midane”, a vast rectangular place for visitors, and a smaller one for the royal private apartments, with a magnificent fountain in its centre.

The city of Byblos has constantly been inhabited since the sixth century BC. The actual town is made up of the old town, surrounded by medieval walls along with the modern town that progressively expands towards the mountains.

Situated in the Shouf, Deir El Qamar is one of Lebanon’s best-preserved towns. With its impressive traditional architecture displayed in the numerous palaces and monuments across the area, it is considered as one of the country’s historical heritages.

In north Lebanon, the “Holy Valley” spreads from Bcharreh to the coast. Classified under UNESCO's world heritage, its countless caves, chapels and monasteries as well as its luxuriant vegetation transformed it into the most famous natural site of Lebanon.

Sidon, capital of South Lebanon, has been mentioned in writings since the 14th century BC and was constantly inhabited. Since Antiquity, it has been one of the most flourishing ports of Phoenicia and the Mediterranean. Traces of this glorious past still hover in every street of the city.

Even though several regions of Lebanon shelter cedars forests, 'the Cedars' refers to the Arz-el-Rab massif, in north Lebanon.

As soon as you catch sight of the city, you cannot help but dream of the 'Arabian Nights'. Erected next to a cliff, Tripoli’s old town is an entanglement of alleys. The jewelers' souk, as well as the joiners and tailors shops, lay amid buildings of traditional architecture and sparkling hammams.

From here, Princess Elissa fled to found the city of Carthage and cedar trees were offered for building Solomon’s temple, while Alexander the Great dived to a clear harbor and took the reins…

Founded in the 18th century, Zahle, the village with red tiled roofs, was erected on the shores of “al Bardawni” river. Nowadays, restaurants, coffee-rooms and old houses flourish on each riverbank.

L'HOTE LIBANAIS is Lebanon's pioneering Bed & Breakfast provider. Since a country cannot be discovered independently from its people, thanks to its Bed and Breakfasts in Beirut and other Lebanese areas, L'HOTE LIBANAIS invites you to meet with the Lebanese.

Introduction in fifteen points and a map to the main aspects of Lebanon: population, geography and institutions. Keys to better locate oneself, notably for those visiting the Country of Cedars for the first time.

From North to South, Lebanon offers more than 200 km of seashore and benefits from 300 days of sunshine a year. That is why, Lebanon is mostly known as an ideal destination for summer holidays and water-related activities.

Caribbean sea wooers have met their match minus the ticket fares and the hassles because an exclusive plus spot awaits them right here in Rmeileh, a 25-km drive south of Beirut.

In the wake of global village replicas, a select few places can still leave you gasping for air. The re-open Oceana Damour asserts itself as one of those.

Putt-Putt Golf & Games is a leisure park that makes youngsters and adults as happy as can be. It offers numerous activities: miniature golf, climbing, gigantic playing areas, video games, Putt-Putt Café, Buster Shop, library…

As one of the rarest countries on the Mediterranean to offer some of the best and most breathtaking ski resorts available, Lebanon has become a unique trademark for visitors seeking the ultimate winter experience.

Water sports and water activities aren’t solely found on the seaside! Only 10 kilometres away from Beirut stands the famous Water Theme Park Splash Mountain, with its water slides, adventure beach, waterfalls, geysers…

Waves is situated in Mar Roukoz on a pine forested hill, overlooking the Mediterranean. It is accentuated with a 180' view, Encompassing the old port of Byblos and reaching beyond Beirut Airport.

Answers to travelers' most frequently asked questions. Money, weather, security, health, languages, clothing, water and electricity, telephone, postal service, photography and videos, tips, internet…