France is one of the top
five tourist destinations 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. 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.
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Paris, the city of light and its surroundings are one of the most
visited areas. Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful 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.
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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 unspoiled 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.
Text Source: world66.com
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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 unspoiled 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 .
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Text Source: world66.com
