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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Europe > France
France. Pop - 64,473,140. Area - 674,843 km². Capital - Paris. Largest City – Paris. Currency – Euro. Language – French. Main Religion – Secular. Time Zone – GMT + 1 hour. Main Airports – Paris (Charles de Gaulle CDG, Orly ORY, Beauvais BVA), Lyon (Saint-Exupéry LYS), Marseille Provence MRS, Nice (Côte d'Azur NCE). Climate – Temperate in the north and Mediterranean in the south. Voltage guide 220-230 V. Dialing code 33. France is a western European country with a land mass extending from the English Channel down to the Mediterranean Sea. It is the most visited country in the world with over 75 million visitors per year and is a major world cultural, economic, and military power. The most important event in French history was the French Revolution in 1789 when the then monarch - Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, were executed. A French republic was established which was then taken over by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799, until eventual defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. France maintained it’s republic with some hitches and the present system of government, a semi-presidential republic evolved. The country consists of 22 regions which are grouped into 7 larger areas: Ile de France (the area surrounding Paris); Northern France (includes Nord-Pas de Calais, and Picardie); Northeast France (includes Alsace, Lorraine, and Champagne-Ardenne); Great West (includes Brittany, Basse-Normandie, and Pays de la Loire); Central France (includes Centre-Val de Loire, Poitou-Charentes, Burgundy, Limousin, and the Auvergne); Southwestern France (includes Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrenees); and Southeastern France (includes Rhône-Alpes, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the island of Corsica). Many visitors come to France to taste the wonderful cuisine particularly the great range of regional dishes such as - Cassoulet (a south west dish with Beans, duck, pork & sausages), Fondue Savoyarde (a dish from the French Alps with Melted/hot cheese and alcohol); Boeuf Bourguignon (from Burgundy with slow cooked beef in gravy); and Bouillabaisse (Marseille and French Riviera expensive dish with fish + saffron). France is also THE country for cheese and a visitor could spend a lifetime tasting - Bleu des Causses, Brie de Meaux, Broccio, Camembert, Cantal, Livarot, Morbier, Pelardon, Picodon, Roquefort, Sainte Maure de Touraine, Tomme de Savoie, and many more. These cheeses are normally washed down with French wines such as - Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Finally, our advice to visitors is pick up one or two French phrases, which will go a long way to please your hosts, many of whom speak English but are somewhat more reserved about speaking it than the Dutch or Scandinavians.
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France Hotels Reservation including – Paris Hotels, Blois Hotels, Bordeaux Hotels, Caen Hotels, Cannes Hotels, Lille Hotels, Lyon Hotels, Marseille Hotels, Quimper Hotels, Strasbourg Hotels and Toulouse Hotels.
Provides 2- to 6-day pass packages that include free unlimited use of all the public transport services inside Paris and the inner suburbs (within 3 zones), free access to more than 60 museums and monuments, a free Seine river cruise, special discounts and offers for additional Paris attractions, a free Paris street/metro/bus map, and 30 days access to online French lessons.
Award winning France property and real estate site. The site specialises in both permanent home or investment property in all regions of France. Whether it's the Normandy Coast, the Bordeaux Region, Cannes or ski-ing property in the Alps and Pyrenees this site will have a property for you.
French riviera rental - apartment rental with sea view and s-pool in the Bay of Saint Tropez.
An online guide to travelling the French Riviera by Lonely Planet author and Riviera resident, Jeanne Oliver.
Moulin de la Canne: three comfortable, self catering holiday rentals in a former water mill in the south of Burgundy (Chalon-sur-Saone, France) with 12, 8 and 4 sleeps. Also suitable as a group accommodation.
This blog contains touristic informations about Loire Valley region in France.
Connects people looking for long term lets or holiday accommodation in France directly with property owners. Free listings available for property owners.
So much more than a bed and breakfast inn, Hotel de Vigniamont is a unique place to stay, offering clients the small attention to detail and personal touches which will ensure your stay is not just enjoyable but truly memorable.
South of France excursions and tours specialist. Present in Bordeaux, Toulouse, Provence and the French Riviera our excursions are dedicated to the discerning individual traveler that seeks to discover the best of southern France.
Lots of information on southern France with tourist info, background stories and history. Also for guided tours and coach trips, accommodation and transportation.
A large selection of rental properties, with plenty of photos, ranging from the Luxury villa, to Country Bastides and smaller seafront appartments. Covers the South and the North of France.
Savor the exquisite beaches and unique culture of the French Riviera in our classic Riviera villas and apartments. Choose from scenic locations that include Cannes, Palm Beach, St. Tropez, Cap Ferrat, the Cote D'Azur, and Cap D'Antibes.
Holiday rental villas and Apartments for rent by owners in Brittany Normandy Paris Provence Alps Cote Azur.
Directory of holiday cottages, gites and self catering rental accommodation in France, for direct hire from the owners. Each property is presented in detail with photos and local information.
Self catering holiday accommodation in a typical Breton gite in Morbihan, Brittany, France.
Source of information for touristic circuits, events and accommodation in France.
France trip information. Paris, Bordeaux, Dordogne and Riviera with a France vacation discussion board.
Franceinns is a directory of bed and breakfasts, inns and hotels in France.
