Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
Centuries ago Paris was called Lutecia and Clovis made it the capital of his kingdom. The city owes its prestige to its people who through History made it one of the most wonderful places on earth. Each and every part of town has a story to tell. By day, Paris is Culture personified, through its museums (Musee d'Orsay, Le Louvre, Le Grand Palais...) as well as its 'promenades' (Quartier Latin & the world famous Sorbonne University, Quartier St-Germain known for its influencial Existentialist period (end 40's-early 60's), Ile St-Louis & its private mansions, real architectural treasures). Paris is also renowned for its historic monuments (Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Sacre-Coeur...), its Bateaux-Mouches (boat rides) on the Seine, and shopping on the Champs-Elysees.
By night, Paris is funtime with its nightclubs, cabarets, theatres and restaurants...
One more thing : Do try and wander outside the capital and make the most of its surrounding areas (Versailles and its magnificent castle, Marne la Vallee & Disneyland...)
