Welcome To France Bonjour from the country where romance sparkles and food is delightful. Each corner of France has its own unique character: the rugged and outdoorsy French Alps, sun-drenched and slow-paced Provence, the glamorous and gorgeous Côte d’Azur coastline, […]
Welcome To France
Bonjour from the country where romance sparkles and food is delightful. Each corner of France has its own unique character: the rugged and outdoorsy French Alps, sun-drenched and slow-paced Provence, the glamorous and gorgeous Côte d’Azur coastline, and Alsace with picture-perfect hamlets nestled in vine-covered hills.
France is about world-class art and architecture. Paris and Versailles are must-see destinations for a first trip to France. Other classic travel itineraries include stops at fashionable seaside resorts, fairy-tale castles, and glorious Gothic cathedrals. More off-the-beaten-path experiences are found in the countryside, such as at farmhouses in Burgundy, fishing villages in Brittany, and in the forests of the Pyrenees Mountains.
Normandy
Normandy is a beautiful part of France with fine beaches, bucolic couyntryside, and a world famous cultural and historic heritage. With its beautiful, varied scenery and rich history, Normandy has much to offer visitors. Normandy boasts a gorgeous countryside, coastline, and woodlands, as well as impressive castles, splendid churches, and picturesque ancient towns such as Rouen. One of France’s most famous tourist sights, Mont Saint-Michel, and the summertime seaside resorts of Honfleur and Deauville, are among the top attractions of the region.
Cannes
Glamorous Cannes sets camera flashes popping at its film festival in May, when stars pose in tuxes and full-length gowns on the red carpet. But the glitz doesn’t end there. Throughout the year, as you walk among the designer bars, couture shops and palaces of La Croisette, the wealth and glamour of this city cannot fail to impress.
Nice
With its mix of real-city grit, old-world opulence, year-round sunshine, vibrant street life and stunning seaside location, no place in France compares with Nice.
Paris
The word ‘Parisian’ is synonymous with style, and fashion shopping is the city’s forte. Paris remains at the forefront of international trends, and browsing emerging and established designer boutiques and flagship haute couture houses is a quintessential part of any visit.
France Sample Itinerary – 7 Days
Spend two days in the capital, Paris, allowing time for cafe lounging, bistro lunches and waterside strolls along the Seine and Canal St-Martin. Enjoy Renaissance royalty at Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau in the Loire Valley. Or spend two days in Normandy, marveling at Rouen’s Notre Dame cathedral, the Baeux tapestry, sea-splashed Mont St-Michel and – should modern history be your passion – the D-Day landing beaches. Zoom south for world-class cave art in the Vézère Valley. Key sites are around the towns of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil and Montignac. Or base yourself in Sarlat-la-Canéda, showcasing some of France’s best medieval architecture and a fabulous food market. Experience 12 hours in Bordeaux, not missing wine tasting in its stunning La Cité du Vin and its sparkling new seafaring Musée de la Mer et de la Marine. The next day, drive three hours to walled Carcassonne, Roman Nîmes and the Pont du Gard. Finish on the French Riviera with a casino flutter in Grace Kelly’s Monaco, a portside aperitif in Brigitte Bardot’s St-Tropez and a stroll through Henri Matisse’s Nice.
Fast Facts
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro
Language: French
Recommendations: La Tania Ski Area, Normandy