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France: Overview
France is the second largest country in Europe and is ranked by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation as the number one tourist destination in the world. France has much to offer, with beautiful countryside, snow-capped mountain ranges, cosmopolitan cities, great sporting events, wines and fine cuisine. Take a look at our short guide to France for some essential information about the country.
Regions
France is made up of 22 regions, each of which has a real flavour of its own, so it’s worth finding out about the country before booking your flights. The beaches of the Cote d’Azur in the south are a magnet for those who love sun, sea and sand, whilst in the Loire Valley, in the west of the country, you can see many chateaux, the luxurious former residences of the French aristocracy. The Alps offer endless fun for skiers and snowboarders in winter and mountain bikers and hikers in the spring and summer months. Travel to the Provence region to see the vivid beauty of its countryside, with landscapes that have been painted by great artists such as van Gogh and Cézanne, or head to the stylish city of Paris to see its famous landmarks and taste the best of French cuisine.
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Attractions
France has many world famous attractions, from the Eiffel Tower to the ski slopes of the Alps. You may want to consider visiting some of the following attractions when booking flights to France and planning your itinerary. |
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Paris
Most people visiting France book flights to Paris, the capital city. Paris, is known for its fashionable stores and high-class restaurants, as well as being the home of landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. It has some of the most famous museums and art galleries in the world, including the Louvre, where you can see Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa as well as thousands of other lesser known classics.
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Chamonix
For spectacular mountain ranges and a whole range of winter sports, visit Chamonix. A magnet for top class skiers, mountain-climbers and snowboarders, Chamonix features a range of ski slopes and rock faces for families and thrill-seekers alike. It was here that the first Winter Olympics was held in 1924 and where James Bond gave his enemies the slip in 1999’s ‘The World Is Not Enough’.
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St. Tropez
Head for the South of France to visit the glamorous resorts of St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice, or even cross the French border and explore the famous Principality of Monaco, the playground of the rich and famous.
One of France’s biggest tourist draws, Mont Saint-Michel, can be found in Normandy, in the north of the country. It is a dramatic tidal island that’s home to an extraordinary abbey, the site of many battles and survivor of the Hundred Years War. The island has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 and attracts around a million tourists a year. |
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| When booking flights to France, it is worth taking the following into consideration: |
| Language: |
French. |
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Greenwich Mean Time + 1 hour (+2 hours in the summer). |
| Vaccinations: |
No specific vaccinations required. |
| Currency: |
Euro |
| Electricity: |
230V AC, two pin plugs. | |
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