Beauty Of France

Nice

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The famous writer Somerset Maugham once famously mused that the French Riviera was a 'sunny place for shady people', and bold and brashy Nice does its best to epitomise this nefariously glamorous reputation. A collage of sultry cool and seedy decadence, Nice is a city that it is hard not to become enveloped in.
The traffic may be a nightmare and the tourist hordes can be suffocating in summer, but amongst the tack and the bawdy streets are a smattering of art galleries and museums (over 20 in total), a lively old quarter and the wide Mediterranean seafront that brought visitors here in the first place. The local authorities have recently signalled their intention to keep the city moving forward by the impressive redevelopment of the Place Massena, the city's largest civic space.
Modern Nice very much retains its split personality; you can revel in the world of such artistic greats as Matisse, Chagall and Picasso, marvelling at the famed local light that has always made Nice a mecca for artists. Then 10 minutes later you can delve beyond the centre and enter the insalubrious graffiti blighted suburbs that help make this the fifth largest city in France.
Nice may not always be a relaxed getaway or have the same exclusivity that its fin-de-siecle high society patrons once sought, but it has plenty to keep visitors occupied with in its own right. It's also a convenient base for longer explorations of the Côte D'Azur. And if it all gets too much, you can do what people have being doing for centuries: Turn your back on Nice and enjoy those sweeping Mediterranean views.

Strasbourg

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Situated on the Franco-German border, lovely Strasbourg has been passed back and forward between the two countries for years. The result is a city and people with a distinctive local identity, combining the reputed efficiency and energy of the Germans with the joie de vivre and sophistication of the French.

Strasbourg is far enough away from the capital to be truly independent on a cultural level, with its own opera, France's only national theatre outside Paris and two international music festivals.

The Grande Ile (Big Island), in the midst of the River Ill, is the ancient heart of the city, with the vast main square, place Kléber at its centre. Close by is place Gutenberg - named after 15th-century Strasbourg resident Johannes Gutenberg, famed for his development of printing.

Strasbourg's great landmark is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame in the Vieille Ville (Old Town), which has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Around the Cathedral clusters an impressive array of museums, cafés and restaurants.

Stunningly picturesque Petite France, in the Grande Ile's southwestern corner, is Strasbourg's medieval quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage site. With its bridges and canals, half-timbered houses and narrow streets, it could not be more different from the ultra-modern City of Europe in northeast Strasbourg where the EU institutions are located.

Paris

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Paris is the greatest city on earth – who would argue? Londoners and New Yorkers put up a fight, but in terms of architectural beauty, art history, gastronomy and sheer extravagance, it’s Paris that wins. And that is reflected in its visitors – there are more than any other city.

It’s more than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre of course. Spending a few days in Paris can serve as a crash course in how to live. When you walk along the River Seine or take a seat in a corner café, it’s evident the finer things in life are appreciated. People don’t rush lunch. Children are doted upon. Hairdressers are always busy. And although you can’t take Paris with you, when you return home, that sense of pride will linger.

You can’t come to Paris and not indulge in culinary ecstasy. From light and flaky croissants in the morning to a rich slab of foie gras in the evening, Parisians love food. From the neighbourhood bistro to the Michelin-starred restaurant, dining out in Paris is a joy.

For the genuine foodie, Paris is the holy city. For the art lover, Paris is the holy city. For the lover, Paris is the holy city.

Lyon

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Situated at the crossroads of Europe, two hours from the ski resorts of the Alps and the Mediterranean, Lyon's history, architecture, and cultural and culinary delights are more than worthy of a detour on the way to the sun or the slopes.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Lyon's major asset resides in its distinctive architectural hallmarks and the contrasts in its setting, between two hills (Fourvière and Croix-Rousse) and two rivers (the Rhône and the Saône). Lyon also has a mixed heritage, displaying traits of a typical northern French town in some areas, while other features bear witness to its Latin origins.
With outstanding art museums, fantastic shopping and a thriving nightlife, Lyon has become a cultural and dynamic city with plenty to offer.
Thanks to its thrilling dining scene, France's second biggest city is also a gourmet's paradise - with the exception of Paris, Lyon boasts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants and famous chefs in the whole of France.

The city of Lyon in southeast France, is the administrative capital of the Rhone and Rhone-Alpine region.
Called the city of Mesopotamia because it is confluence of the Rhone, and Elson
After Paris is the second largest French cities. With a population of 1,783,400

Lyon is famous for their manufacture of the fabric, particularly silk
And rayon
The city has a large number
Of spinning, weaving and dyeing.
Also known as the automobile industry,
And chemical industries, and electrical products as well as agriculture.
In 1998 UNESCO designated the old city of Lyon is one of the World Heritage sites.

Cannes

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Cannes' moment of glory takes place in May, with the International Film Festival, when images of the stars descending the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Festivals are flashed across TV screens worldwide. For many, this city on France's Côte d'Azur is synonymous with the glamour of this event.
However, there is more to Cannes than this film festival: the long, curvaceous, sandy beaches of La Croisette, the luxury cruise boats of the Old Port, the palatial hotels, the designer shops lining the famous promenade and the gastronomic delights of the Côte d'Azur.
Today, tourism has largely replaced spirituality on the Cannes mainland.

Visitors will enjoy the green hills of the wealthy, which found a pretty location of their homes
Luxury and the turquoise sea, which embraces the four ports for yachts and
Snow-capped peaks of its mountains and beauty also shows in the streets of the city commercial
Which has many shops and restaurants Brands World Bank, which emits
Of the smell of Arabic food to the rhythm of the music of East ..
As well as its climate is Mediterranean, tortured and contribute to attracting more than
Two million tourists a year ..

Maps Of France

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France Photos

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Tips for visitors to France

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1 - Choose hours of the morning to visit the Louvre Museum in order to benefit from a full-time tourist to cover all of the museum.

2 - Eiffel Tower closed its doors for visitors at 11 pm in all seasons except summer, continue to the middle of the night and opens its doors at 9 am.

3 - to the large number of hotels in Paris and the similarity of their names and their presence on Narrow streets we are advised to keep a card of hotel in order to use it when you need to return to the hotel.

4 - tourists can take a tour to learn about the landmarks of Paris by bus with two floors, and how to access it, please use the service of tourists at hotel reception.

5 - helicopter rental service available, where tourists can take a tour to learn about the landmarks of Paris from the air.

6 - see the Lido of the finest things that are possible to do, as it offers the most beautiful French thriller.

7 - If you're a fan of vessels are advised to ride to enjoy lunch on board a luxury ship ((Albatoparisian)) on the River Seine.

The most prominent tourist attractions in Paris

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1 - Arc de Triomphe (central Paris)
2 - Eiffel Tower (central Paris)
3 - Louvre Museum
4 - Disneyland (East Paris)
5 - Palace of Versailles (south west of downtown Paris)
6 - City of Science and Industry (north-east of Paris)
7 - luxury food on the River Seine on board the ship Albatoparisian

Eiffel Tower
The highest place in Paris .. Height of 276 meters and up a stairway or elevator (Ieoh Hain) and open from 9 am to 12 midnight

Champs-Elysees

Arc de Triomphe
Height of 110 meters

The most important festivals:

1 - Cannes Film Festival in Cannes (May)
2 - Festival Roma (Lee St. Mary of the Prince de) (May)
3 - Music Festival at the Sorbonne (May)
4 - race cars, "24 Hours at Lehman" (June)
5 - Monaco International Marathon (November)
6 - Grand Prix (Formula 1) in Monaco (May)
7 - Grand Prix (Formula 1) in France (July)
8 - Festival of the court of King Francois (June-August)
9 - Carcassonne Festival (July)
10 - Aorquen de Belfort Festival (July)
11 - Correga Dorang Festival (July-August)
12 - Giants Eduaa Festival (July)
13 - Soulidez Music Festival (July)
14 - Country Music Festival in Mira end (July)
15 - Bastille Day Festival (July)
16 - Nasmoosiky Jazz Festival (July)
17 - Festival of Music Kwabon rural (July)

Tourism between the magnificent palaces and beautiful nature

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Tourism between the magnificent palaces and beautiful nature

Mountains towering snow-crowned peaks and fields of bright green simple beautiful villages had not changed by human hands and avenues, beautiful trees adorn the sides: France, including all
As Paris is the capital of fashion, cooking, and world civilization with its great palaces and modern clothes shops that sell the latest fashions for the whole world it is truly a symbol of elegance
Tourism
France is the country that registered the largest number of visitors in the world, received, in 2003.75 million foreign tourists. And meet for this purpose France has the following: 18 375 hotels, 900 villages tourist vacation 0.190 youth hostels 0.63158 center for rural housing 0.29030 room hosting.
France came in third place globally in terms of revenue and the United Alsaahiahibaadalolayat Aspainabakama of 34.5 billion euros. The trade surplus in this sector to more than 13.1 billion euros.

About France

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Location: Europe
Area: 674.843 km 2
Continental France: 551.695
Boundaries: North of Germany, Belgium, Alexburng. From the south of Spain, the Mediterranean heat. From east Germany, Switzerland, Italy. Western Atlantic
Capital: Paris
Population: 58.620.00
Language: French
Currency: EUR

France is the most visited country 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 English Channel. This area will remind visitors in many ways of Belgium and the Netherlands. The Grand' Place in Lille for example is a lot like the one in Brussels.

Paris, the city of light and its surroundings are some of the most visited areas. Paris is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. With so much to see and do, renting one of the many Paris apartments is the perfect way to enjoy the city. Having the time to enjoy this fantastic location like a true Parisian is an unforgettable experience.
The West of France is facing 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 in its inhabitants.

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 Centre of France is in many ways the most quietest 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 rates among the most beautiful French cities.

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 which 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 quaint 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.