Overview :
France Photos
 France
is the number one tourist destination in the world. It has everything
that you could ever want to see on your holidays: a great city like
Paris, good beaches, more monuments than any other country, lovely
nature, incredible mountain scenery; need I go on? France is also a very
pleasant place to stay. It has good food, great wines and people enjoy
their lives. And the best thing is, maybe apart from Paris, living in
France does not have to be expensive.
The North of France consists of the flatlands around the town of Lille
and the Channel. The area will remind visitors in many ways of Belgium
and the Netherlands. The Grand' Place in Lille for example is a lot like
that of Brussels.
Paris, the city of light and its surroundings are one of the most
visited areas. Paris is without a doubt one of the most pretty cities on
the planet.
The West of France is turned towards the Atlantic Coast. In the north
Normandy & Brittany have rolling hills, sandy beaches and quiet little
harbour towns. Normandy & Brittany have a more rugged coast and many
neolithic sites. It has quite a distinct atmosphere from the rest of the
country; you can still sense the Celtic origin of the region and its
inhabitants. Nantes and Bordeaux are the biggest cities on the west
coast. Bordeaux, capital of the south west, is a stylish city famous for
its wines and its 18-th century architecture. The Pays Basque is the
southernmost part of the Atlantic Coast of France. The resort of Biarritz
is posh, but pretty.
The eastern part of France consists of the Alsace, Lorraine, Franche
Comté and Burgundy regions. The landscape has rolling hills and many
beautiful cities, such as Metz, Strasbourg, Nancy and Dijon. This region
produces many famous wines, including magnificent pinot noirs and
chardonnays valued the world over, as well as the famous "Yellow wine"
from the Jura mountain vineyard.
The Center is in many ways the most quiet part of France. But the great
treasure of this region is the Loire valley , with many great castles and
beautiful towns. Chartres with its famous cathedral and Tours rate among
the most beautiful French cities.
The Auvergne, centered on the Massif Central mountains that culminate at
about 6000 ft, is one of the most beautiful regions of France. Much of it
is upland, traversed by wild river valleys and an unspoilt natural
environment. The north of the region stretches towards the flatter Loire
valley. The regional capital is Clermont Ferrand, and the small city of
Le Puy en Velay, with its historic churches perched on volcanic
pinnacles, is one of the most surprising cities in France |
The Alps are great for skiing in winter and
hiking in summer. Albertville, Grenoble and Chamonix have all hosted the
Olympic games. But the Alps also have nice towns to visit, such as
Chambéry, Annecy or Grenoble .
The South with its lovely nature, good food, roman ruins and of course
the Riviera draws a lot of visitors every year. Towns like Orange, and
Arles but also big cities like Marseille and Toulon are must sees. The
Provence is dotted with pleasant small villages. In the South west of
France the Dordogne is one of the most quintessential French regions. The
valley is so pretty, the towns are so cute and the food is so good, that
it is hard to believe that the people who live here go somewhere else for
their holidays. The Languedoc has its own language and culture. In the
south of the Languedoc you find the Pyrenees, a great mountain range
separating France from Spain, where you can hike and ski. The towns of
Toulouse and Montpellier are nice and the medieval town of Carcassone is
a top destination.
The island of Corsica has beautiful nature and a very special atmosphere.
The Corsicans speak their own language and have a great sense of freedom.
(by
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