Referred to as the country of fashion, fairytale romances, gastronomical delights and the best place for a luxury travel vacation. France is always at the height of fashion and romance, where love is always blooming in the air. A land of “chic” and “je ne sais quoi.” France is seductive, modern, charming and exclusive. When people think of France, visions of Champagne, Dijon, Camembert, Chateaux, Cathedrals, Eiffel Tower and Le Louvre, are common. Travelers can explore the wonders of France in a typically French way.
Climate
The mild maritime climate in France is what makes luxury travel to the country so appealing. Northern France has a cold climate while the South is the place to be with its warm breeze and shimmering sunshine. The best time to visit France is in the fall. However, if you are a skiing or winter sport enthusiast, then quite obviously the winter months are great for you. Avoid traveling from mid-July to the end of August as this is when most of the locals go for their annual vacation.
Attractions
France annually attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. It’s difficult to find a tourist who does not want to visit France someday. It could be to see the Eiffel Tower or visit Le Louvre or those more fashionably inclined want to visit the place during the fashion weeks. From Natural attractions to historical, cultural and modern attractions France has it all. The tourist attractions make your luxury vacation exceptionally worthwhile.
The mountain ranges of France are stunning with their natural beauty. The Rhone-Alps are one of the most popular attractions in France where thousands of tourists come to enjoy sports. The Rhone-Alps is also considered one of the best ski destinations in all of Europe. The beaches of France are another attraction for all those surf and sand lovers. The Mediterranean coast and Corsica Island have some of the best beaches and for those who are more adventurous there are topless and nude beaches as well.
The heritage and culture of France is best depicted in it museums, castles and cathedrals. Le Louvre is the biggest tourist attraction in France and history and culture enthusiasts from all over come to France just to visit Le Louvre.Other places of historical interests are the Palace of Versailles, Fontainebleau Castle and Le Mont-Saint-Michael. Apart from history and culture France also has architectural and modern wonders. One of the Seven Wonders of the World is in France, the Eiffel Tower. Most couples come on their honeymoon to France just to stand on top of the Eiffel Tower and take in the sight of the city of Paris by night. Disneyland Paris is a world famous theme park and perfect if you have children and are on a family vacation. Other than these places the cities of Paris, Cannes, Lyon, Nice, Lille and Marseille are full of luxury hotels, nightclubs, restaurants and shopping malls.
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One of the biggest sporting events in France is the Tour de France. If you are a sports enthusiast or want to catch a glimpse of Lance Armstrong then the Tour de France is for you.
The countless beaches and islands give water sports lovers quite an array of options. Surfing in Biarritz or boating in the Canal du Midi is great. Skiing can be done on the many snow covered slopes of La Tania, Meribel, Les Deux Alpes, Valmeiner, Les Saisies, Les Gets, Cauterets and Tignes.
Golf is an activity that is now gaining popularity in France. There are more than five hundred golf courses to choose from for those who want to relax and tee off.
Staying in France
Staying in France need not be an expensive affair. If you are on a budget you can rent out a small cottage or even stay at a charming bed and breakfast. Chateau hotels are quite popular among travelers. These “castle hotels” are quite nice and are not outrageously expensive. If money is not an issue, then there are several of the best small luxury hotels of the world available to the indulgent traveler.