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France is a country located in Western Europe which shares its borders with many other European countries including Spain in the south and Belgium in the North.
It has long been one of the world’s most visited destinations with tourists arriving to enjoy the many different holiday types that France has to offer. Paris, the capital city, is associated with designer fashion, world renowned cuisine and fine art. The Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are just some of the popular attractions that bring visitors to the French capital. In the south-east of the country, facing the Mediterranean Sea, is the French Riviera. This coastline of beach resorts is well known for the film festival held each year in the town of Cannes. Along the border with Italy are the French Alps home to numerous ski resorts and the largest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. In the south-west is the city of Bordeaux renowned for its wine, the beautiful beaches of Biarritz and the healing waters of Lourdes. In the west, stands the city of Le Mans made famous by the 24 hour endurance race held there each year.
It has long been one of the world’s most visited destinations with tourists arriving to enjoy the many different holiday types that France has to offer. Paris, the capital city, is associated with designer fashion, world renowned cuisine and fine art. The Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are just some of the popular attractions that bring visitors to the French capital. In the south-east of the country, facing the Mediterranean Sea, is the French Riviera. This coastline of beach resorts is well known for the film festival held each year in the town of Cannes. Along the border with Italy are the French Alps home to numerous ski resorts and the largest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. In the south-west is the city of Bordeaux renowned for its wine, the beautiful beaches of Biarritz and the healing waters of Lourdes. In the west, stands the city of Le Mans made famous by the 24 hour endurance race held there each year.
Popular Destinations in France
Other destinations in France
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- Centre Holidays
- Coquelles Holidays
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- Superdevoluy Holidays
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Travellers' top tips for places in France
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- Nice: rent lounge chairs on the beach at Beau Rivage! Adds a little comfort and luxury to the rocky beach. kbsaks
- Cannes: you can visit night club in palm beach calls Bali,if it's correct,nice place rushanaprincess
- Basse Normandie: use the metro, eat at the good restaurants, spend more time outside in the evening and just take a walk, notre-dame area is a good spot for this. coquinetto
- Basse Normandie: Eat in local restaurants. Take the train to VErsailles. gibraltarr
- Nice: The night life is on the beach. All the young people accumulate there with some alcohol. Maybe meet some people in King's or Waynes and hit the beach bkbj
- Tignes: are careful with the location you choose. Val Claret is best for slope access and has exceptional nightlife. Clariebelle
- Basse Normandie: Avoid the over-priced restaurants and buy lovely food from the little shops. Then find a lovely spot(lots to choose from) and picnic and people-watch! G-witch
- Basse Normandie: Stay as close to a Metro stop as possible for maximum access to all the sites. Grab a baguette & cheese from a local shop and lunch by the Seine TravelerTads
- Basse Normandie: ...take a light raincoat that you can carry. I visited in June/July and it rained every morning but cleared by noon. Evenings were gorgeous. JacquelineT2011
- Basse Normandie: try hot chocolate at Angelinas, macaroons at Laduree,see Eiffel Tower at night,go to Trocadero for the best view of the Eiffel, sit at an oudoor cafe busymomMD
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France travel tips from your fellow travellers
- Nice: walk through the city. It is absolutely gorgeous! - by AgusCidd
- Tignes: Visit the leisure centre as the pool is excellent and free for certain lift pass types. - by SpiceGirlLeeds
- Basse Normandie: After a visit to the Louvre grab a cool snack and sit under the trees in the Tuileries garden; it is an oasis of pure solitude & relaxation - by TominWestford
- Nice: Plan to use public transport as taxis are so expensive. - by Mrsdennyhigham
- Basse Normandie: Have a meal at the Eiffel Tower...delicious and the staff were lovely. - by BarbReid
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