France is a country warm, friendly and hospitable people of the village where life continues much as it has done for decades. The pace of its cities may be hectic, but life is maintained with a certain style. The France is also a landscape of beauty and contrasts, dotted with castles, vineyards and all other aspects of identifying as a unique holiday destination.
Here are 10 good reasons to visit the country to help you with your plans for a major French holiday experience.
Cities: Paris embodies France. She oozes Gallic wit and charm of its iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame for the street artists of Montmartre and the cafes and bars in Montparnasse. Also check out the monument filled with Lyon, the largest seaport of France, Marseille and Nice - The grande dame of the Riviera.
Nightlife: The French are night owls. They eat late and night life often does not go up that many other nations would put up the shutters. Even shopping malls remain open until late at night, and there are night markets.
Cuisine: The cuisine of France is a national treasure. This is the standard by which all other cuisines of the countries are considered, culminating in the coveted Michelin stars for those who reach the highest levels. Even us Brits is not a joke over frog legs as we try to build our own kitchen. Try searching on local food markets, where you are.
Wine: What better way to wash their best dishes with some of the best wines of the world? His Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux wines are not equal, as are the products of the wine regions of many others - in spite of growing international competition. Take a leisurely tour of a vineyard and taste the nectar.
Art: With greater cultural attraction of France Louvre, it is not surprising that the French take their art to heart. After all, the rock paintings dating back to the Paleolithic era, while the movement was initiated Impressionism Monet in France after Le Havre in the mist.
Nature: France has the natural environment the most diverse of all European countries. It has six national parks, four of which are in Provence, over the Pyrenees and the Languedoc, and 43 regional parks, including the volcanoes of Auvergne.
Beaches: The coastline of 2,000 miles along the English Channel, Atlantic and Mediterranean means that France has beaches on three sides. While many of his most famous along the Cote d'Azur are actually more pebbly sand, there are long sections of glorious sandy beaches of Normandy and Brittany, Vendee, along coast Aquitaine and Languedoc.
History: The turbulent history of France has left positively littered with relics of the past, dating back to Roman times. The 30-plus UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the historic center of Avignon with the Popes' Palace and the bridge of the song, along with other treasures which Gothic cathedrals in the north and castles of the Loire and flourished beyond.
Shopping: As the capital of haute couture, it goes without saying that Paris is also a shopping paradise. His most famous department store is Galaries Lafayette. Head for the Christmas market in Lille by Eurostar for some pre-Christmas gifts and local products.
Touring: France is close enough to the United Kingdom to take your own car on the ferry or the Channel tunnel and hit the road. Popular hiking areas include the Brittany, the Loire, Normandy and Provence.
Cheap flights to France from the United Kingdom are still available, and the country is well served by flights from across Europe (and of course, excellent rail connections), and if a public holiday in France remains affordable - and always possible that this is planned longer stay, or an impulsive short break.
