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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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France : When and where to go ?
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France : Maps and Facts
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France has a temperate climate, influenced by marine inputs on the west coast, more continental in the center and east, and south Mediterranean and of course on the Mediterranean coast. |
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What to do in France
Of France has many attractions both natural and cultural history. Open sea and ocean, animated by numerous mountain ranges, dotted with villages and preserved, it is not for nothing the most visited country in the world. Paris alone requires several days of excursion: its monuments, the Eiffel Tower to the Opera, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame, or the Sacred Heart, to name a few , museums, the Louvre in the City of Sciences and the Centre Georges Pompidou, its old neighborhoods, the Marais, Montmartre, its gardens of the Tuileries in Luxembourg, its luxury shops, department stores, will give you the opportunity to stroll and make exciting discoveries to suit your mood and your curiosity, never be disappointed.
But many other cities in France worth visiting Toulouse in the south, the pink city, which extends its distinctive architecture and its relaxed lifestyle along the Garonne River in Marseilles on the Mediterranean, cosmopolitan and yet so authentic and Full of character, Strasbourg, east, whose historic center is world heritage of mankind, Lyon and its famous alleyways, the capital of gastronomy, wine and surrounded by hills dotted with fountains, Lille in the north with its old streets and the warmth of its people ... Each French region has particular features which make it a miniature country. Brittany will seduce you with its wild coastline battered by the winds, cut into rocky coves or granite cliffs, moors and fragrant mysterious islands. A little lower, Aquitaine, between the Atlantic and foothills of the Massif Central, you will pass the caves of Lascaux, where you talk about prehistory, the beautiful beaches of the Landes with its giant waves, until its Béarn nestled in greenery foothills of the Pyrenees. Continuing east, Languedoc-Roussillon, between the Pyrenees and Rhone valleys and spreads her sweet life, among fountains and hills, beaches and cities in the shaded squares. Then you arrive in Provence, bulls and horses to admire, villages with Roman tiles, and you are lulled by the chirping of cicadas and the smell of pastis. Go back into the Alps to find the needles and glaciers, crossing the paths of the parks to achieve the altitude lakes shining in the sun and a halt in the picturesque hilltop villages. History lovers are sure to visit the famous castles of the Loire, Sancerre, Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois, Amboise, wonders embedded in the lush landscapes peaceful and harmonious throughout the quiet river. Despite the limited area of its territory, France would probably not be discovered at once, and other routes will surprise you at your next visit: Basque Country, Alsace, Auvergne, Cevennes, Picardie, each region has its treasures, its cooking and its accent! |
France : The basics
Two international airports, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Nice, serving the French territory. It is also very easy to access by road from Italy, Germany and Scandinavia. The Eurostar and the Channel Tunnel to Paris are two hours from London.
The euro is the currency in circulation. The budget you will spend on your accommodation and your food is obviously a function of comfort level, but also on the season and your resort. The cuisine is a French tradition recognized, you will have no trouble finding many schools cooking regional specialties at prices quite affordable if you avoid the tourist areas too: a meal at 15 € is possible even in the middle season in some villages of Quercy or in the heart of the Pyrenees, providing paths to deviate too crowded. Regarding accommodation, there is a hotel portfolio covering all price ranges, but also many campgrounds classified by level of comfort and cozy cottages and welcoming that compete heavily with the hotels. Count still about € 70 for a double room in summer, prices could easily double in the big cities. Travel within the country may be in the process, but the car is recommended to access all the wonders hidden corners of campaign served only by road. In large cities, metro and tram are very convenient and the bus systems and style Vélib 'are increasingly in place, very pleasant and inexpensive to go to discover the city to its pace. |
Towns in France
The capital of France, Paris has more than two million people intramural, but its agglomeration totals 12 million. Situated in a loop of the Seine and in the northern part of the country, it is a key geographical, economic and cultural, but also one of the most visited cities in the world, served by two international airports and railways and roads very effective.
Many tourist attractions justify this success, beginning with its monuments, famous or less known: the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the Obelisk, Opera House, are obviously essential for large all visitors, but the Geode and the Louvre Pyramid have been added, and the Opera Bastille, Beaubourg or library Francois Mitterrand, for example. Many museums are also very attractive sites: the Louvre of course, but also the Musée d'Orsay, Grevin Museum and the Museum of Letters and Manuscripts, to name a few.
In addition, there is always something in Paris, and you'll be spoiled for choice with the shows or events that take place: exhibitions, concerts, ballets, popular places like cafes or theaters such prestigious Le Moulin Rouge or the Theatre du Chatelet, the Olympia or Bercy. Walking through the streets from neighborhood to neighborhood, take a ride in a barge or stroll among the booksellers, walk the Champs Elysees and shopping in department stores are also very comfortable ways to enjoy the Parisian life.
Your travel will be by bus, subway or taxi. The park hotel, it is the largest in the world, with a relatively varied price range. Ditto for the restaurant, where you will find establishments where friendly snacks on the go for are very affordable, but also gourmet restaurants inviting you to taste the cuisines of the world.
French town at the confluence of the Rhone and the Saone, Lyon has about 500,000 inhabitants. With a rich history, the city has existed since antiquity. It is still today at the crossroads of many French and European roads.
In the city, metro, tram, trolley bus and allow easy movement. Added to cable car and bike rental service. Lyon is well served by an airport and a TGV line. Highly valued for its quality of life, the city also offers the tourist a rich heritage, both from an architectural point of view and culture. The city is listed as world heritage by UNESCO, with ancient sites, overlooking the city, the medieval and renaissance of the old town, among others.
One can cite here all the remarkable monuments and places, but you admire such as city hall on the Place des Terreaux Celestine theater, the Rose Tower, the Palais Saint-Jean, the bridge Bonaparte, the Saint Nizier, the mullioned windows of the houses in the rising of the Great Coast ... From the museums, you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, one of Gallo-Roman Civilization, one of hospitals, the Tissue and Decorative Arts, the Institut Lumière and the Centre for the History of Resistance and Deportation.
In addition, numerous festivals punctuate the year: Festival of Lights in December, Fourvière Nights with music, theater and cinema in summer, the Polar Quays dedicated to crime fiction in March.
Impossible not to mention the gastronomic reputation of the city, famous chefs such nursery Bocuse or White, its dishes offered in many restaurants, and the presence of hills of the Beaujolais and Cotes-du-Rhone, producing a perfect wine to accompany a delicious culinary specialties all Lyon.
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• Bordeaux
City of South West France, Bordeaux has just under 250,000 inhabitants. Famous worldwide for its vineyards, it is also an urban rather remarkable. Its climate and culture make it a pleasant town to visit the south, especially-seasons.
You can especially to walk the Rue Sainte-Catherine and shops spread over a kilometer, but also discover many monuments that are scattered throughout the city, such as the Monument aux Girondins, the Grand Theatre, The famous Pont de Pierre, St-André, Sainte-Croix church, the Basilica of Saint-Michel, Parliament Square, to name a few.
Green spaces are also very present and you can stroll comfortably in the botanical garden or the flower park before exploring one or more of the many fascinating museums and the city, unless you do not find in Bordeaux at the time of a frequent events like the Festival of short films or Epicuriales, to name but a few.
Do not forget, of course, exploring the local cuisine, or venture into the extraordinary vineyards around.
City set between sea and mountains, Ajaccio offers travelers who discovers his lifestyle and his unique light. Stroll the streets first of its old town, marked by the character of Napoleon, then visit the museum Fesch, gathering the biggest names in Italian painting, which is located in the pedestrian shopping street of the same name, explore daily market full of smells and colors, walk the course Napoleon, and then enjoy the luxury of enjoying the beach in the city.
For dining, you find lots of institutions at all levels, from the tavern at the gourmet restaurant where one can enjoy the shady terraces in summer and heated in winter.
Then just leave the city and take the road of Bloodthirsty, along the Sea to discover about fifteen kilometers of beautiful beaches, fine sand and blond, with the clear water, with the shadow of palms and eucalyptus.
Some other visits not to be missed in the city: the collection of ancient books of the Municipal Library, the Museum At Bandera reminiscent of famous figures of Corsica Pascal Paoli and such Sampiero Corso, of course not forgetting Napoleon, the Napoleonic salon City Hall, the Cathedral with ocher walls and the Imperial Chapel.
French town in Provence, Marseilles has just under one million inhabitants, making it the second largest city. First French port, it was built 600 years BC
It enjoys a mild climate and a very strong sunlight. Its history is marked by several influences: the presence of the Greeks, the Romans that his participation in the Crusades of the Middle Ages, the activity of its port in the colonies with different businesses, all this leaves traces in the city. Served by a very active airport, it is also accessible by highways and railways.
Two subway lines and two tram lines to facilitate travel within the city, as well as numerous buses. You will discover several remarkable monuments: the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde with its gilded copper statue overlooking the city, Fort St. John, the Pharo Palace, are some examples. The Canebière and Old Port are essential places of walks, but you can also relax in several gardens, or on the beaches of Prado.
The city also has a number of museums and many theaters. Do not forget to taste the local dishes such as bouillabaisse and aioli, after enjoying a pastis in the shade of a terrace.
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