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Travel Guide to France


Map of France

Language: French
Currency: € Euro
Time Zone: +1 hr GMT

Choose one of our gites in France to rent for a wonderful French holiday. France, a land that ranges from the sun-kissed sandy beaches of the Cote d’Azur to the snow-capped wonders of the Alps and the Pyrenees. Here ancient chateaux sit alongside vibrant modern cities, and visitors can find anything from a relaxing rural retreat to a city break in beautiful Paris. With a proud history and world-famous wine and food, France’s miles of coastline offer perfect beach holidays, whilst inland lie quiet villages and local markets, winding rivers and secluded woodlands. France values its culture, boasting renowned museums and galleries, as well as countless festivals. From remote Brittany to cosmopolitan Nice and Lyon, its people are as diverse as its landscape.

France has holidays to suit every visitor. Those seeking adventure can find it in a country with unbeatable skiing, surfing, cycling and hiking. Families are well-catered for in a country which loves children, and boasts a huge number of theme parks. The untouched forests of the Dordogne, the lavender fields of Provence and the mediterranean sun of the Languedoc-Roussillion region, there are ample hideaways for those who want to relax and soak up the natural beauty of France.

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Valentine's Day > 14 Feb 2010 > Paris

Recommended Reading

France - Rough GuideFrance AA Road AtlasThe Olive Harvest - Carol DrinkwaterCollins French Phrase Book