France is known as one of the world's most famous vacation destinations. France conjures up images of history, beauty, cuisine, fashion, and romance. Iconic French landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Grande Arche de la Defense speckle the background of your dream vacation. This country offers more than you can imagine. What better way to spend your vacation than exploring the unimaginable?
When thinking of major cities in France, Paris is usually the most prominent metropolitan destination. Of course there is more to France than just Paris, but we are not encouraging you to forget Paris on your vacation. Paris is just one of the dozens of tourist attractions such as Cote d'Azur (French Riviera), the Marseilles, Cannes (home of the Cannes Film Festival), Mont Saint Michel, Versailles, and, of course, Disneyland Paris.
France offers every imaginable attraction for the ideal European vacation. Art, food, wine, shopping, and bathing in the sun on picturesque beaches are just a few options of things to do in France. There's skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Peak-travel time is during the summer months, especially July. The month of August can be a problematic time to travel to France because most people get the month off. The climate is temperate with a lot of variety. Cool winters and mild summers, unless along the German border. Air-conditioning is not as common in France so keep this in mind when booking travel arrangements.
France is a member of the European Union and the official language is, naturally, French. The official currency is the euro, but the U.S. dollar and British Pound are occasionally accepted. The train is the most popular form of transportation, and this method allows you to see as much of this beautiful country as possible. Just like any vacation preparation check-out as much information on France as possible before you book your travel. You will want to experience every aspect the country has to offer, from shopping to eating, skiing to hiking, which makes France the number one tourist destination in the world.
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