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Visiting France? Read brief travel information about the country.
Myriad of attractions are looking for its visitor in France. First of all its diverse range of scenery ranging from towering Alpine peaks in the southeast and rugged sea cliffs on the Atlantic coast, through to sweeping beaches in the west and south and some of Europe’s wildest areas, like the wild Camargue in the south. City slickers are welcome in the capital. Those who like eating and drinking experiences should travel all over the country, as every town or village is worth to be explored.
France has a predominantly temperate climate with maritime influences in the north and north-west. Spring is the most welcome season for tourists, with beach tourism picking up in May. Winter is favourable for mount hiking in France’s Alps and Pyrenees.
The demographics of France is featured by the following figures: 92% French, 3% North African
and other. The main belief of the country is Christian religion. 86% are Roman Catholics, 8% Muslims, 2% Protestants and 1% Jewish. The currency in France is EURO. US$ 1=0,74 Euro
Paris, one of the world’s great cities, has an endless amount of things to do, fully rewarding extended visits. Art lovers can enjoy visiting there about 80 museums and 200 art galleries. Walking through the Central Paris there is worth admiring the architecture from each period of long and rich history combined with new technologies like 673 panes of glass that juxtapose the ultra/modern with classical façade of Palais du Louvre. Elysian Fields- Champs-Élysées are famous for its cafes and commercial art galleries. There are several antique centres in Paris like Louvre des Antiquaires, Village Suisse, etc where genuine antique furniture and other objects are on sale. Lodging opportunities in Paris are numerous, our advice would be to avoid the cramped hotel rooms and get an apartment in Paris, or if you want to live like the locals stay in a Paris bed and breakfast. If you are looking for somewhere really cheap to sleep here is a good list of budget hotels and hostels in Paris, France.
Aquitaine is the area of sunshine and Atlantic air in the south west of France. Futuroscope is a local variant of Disneyland resort offering a huge theme park containing interactive and cinema exhibits. Eager to find out a sheltered typical Basque town? This is Bayonne a famous resort located on the coast’s inland. Our website has lots of info on accommodation in Aquitaine.
The Côte d’Azur, or French Riviera is an extraordinary playground with every kind of amusement. There are worth visiting museums, historic places dating from the pre-Christian era to the present day, mountains, hills, gorges, lakes, rivers and alpine skiing trails. Don’t settle for less, Cote d’Azur luxury villas and apartments are the place to stay.
France is undoubtedly a place of beautiful culinary, artistic endeavour and cultural cachet. Choose this destination and save renting directly from owner/ manager on Gulivers.com.
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