The French Riviera (C te d'Azur) is stunningly located on the beautiful coast of southeastern France. Adjacent to Monaco and bordering the Mediterranean, the French Riviera delights vacationers of all ages. Tourists visit the upscale resort towns as well as special events like the Nice Carnival and the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco. The French Riviera town of Cannes conjures up images of glamour, celebrity and sunshine. With its famous annual film festival it is regarded as the Hollywood of France. So pack your sunscreen, some comfy-yet-chic evening wear, and your best pair of sunglasses and be prepared for a much deserved vacation
One can't help but be intoxicated by Paris. Maybe it's the steps you climb to the top of the Montmartre, the aroma of a freshly baked pain au chocolat from the patisserie on the corner, or the omnipresent chic of Parisians strolling down the Champs-Elysees. There is something special that makes Paris the most visited city in the world. The Loire Valley is world-famous for its historic towns, ch teaus, Renaissance architecture and fine wines. The area includes Nantes, Orleans, Tours and Chartres as well as the appealing Royal towns of Amboise, Blois, Chinon and Chenonceaux. If you want to experience some of the country's most beautiful landscapes and ch teaus along with great wine and food then look no further.
Provence's natural beauty endures as resiliently as its Post-Impressionistic artwork now featured in faraway galleries. Fields of purple lavender and vivid sunflowers have been splashed across many a canvas in an attempt to capture the region's natural beauty. Paul Cezanne was born in Provence and the region once inspired Van Gogh, Gaugin, Monet, Renoir, Matisse and Picasso. The port of Marseille is older than France itself and the city of Avignon was once the centre of Christendom. Wherever you go in the Languedoc-Roussillon region you will experience its fine cuisine and Languedoc is now one of the most important wine-producing regions in all of France. Since the 1970's favourite tourist destinations include Palavas-les-Flots, Grau-du-Roi and Cap d'Agde. Visitors also come to experience the art and the history of the region with cities like Carcassonne and B ziers attracting many.
When planning a trip to France, your mind's eye will no doubt be drawn to the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe on Paris' Champs- lys es or Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. You might imagine spending a leisurely morning in one of the iconic Paris caf s where many intellectuals once gathered, or of eating a juicy steak in a quiet bistro in a countryside village. Pictures of impressive ch teaux may come to mind as well as vineyards stretching into the distance. Or perhaps, you'll think of the sun-kissed resorts along the French Riviera. But these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the appeal of France. France is the most popular tourist destination in the world attracting over 85 million visitors in 2013. The country is one of Europe's most geographically diverse and it contains some of the most famous and interesting attractions on the European continent. Visit the incomparable Paris, the majestic French Riviera, the glorious coastal beaches, the winter sport destinations of the French Alps and the castles of the Loire Valley and many other places. The country is famous for its food and wine, as well as its fashion, history and culture.
