Romantic France
France is the world's leading tourist destination. Not only is it situated at the heart of western Europe, bordering on all the larger countries in the region - Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and - across the straits of Dover - the UK; it also has Europe's second busiest airport - Paris Charles de Gaulle airport - and dozens more airports with international connections.
As a country, France offers a fabulous historic heritage and probably the most diversified natural environment of any country in Europe. Its tourist attractions illustrate the history of the human race, from the prehistoric sites of Cro Magnon to the steel and glass of the Futuroscope; they include fine vestiges of all European civilisations, from the prehistoric megaliths of Carnac and the Roman remains of Provence, through medieval castles and cathedrals, to the splendours of Versailles, the nineteenth century Eiffel Tower, or the resolute modernity of the TGV. France is about world-class art and architecture.
It seduces with iconic landmarks known the world over and rising stars yet to be discovered. This country's cultural repertoire is staggering – in volume and diversity and this is where the beauty of la belle France lies: when superstars such as Mademoiselle Eiffel, royal Versailles and the celebrity-ridden French Riviera have been ticked off, there’s ample more to thrill. France is, after all, the world's top tourism destination with some 89 million visitors each year who flock to the land of the Gauls to feast on its extraordinary wealth of museums, galleries, ateliers (artist workshops) and hands-on cultural experiences.
Countries
FranceThings to do
- Museum and Palace
- Heritage & Architecture
- Gorgeous Villages
- Acitvity & Adventure
- Islands & Beaches
- Shopping
Cuisine
- A hearty range of popular main dishes in France include meat, fish and poultry in a lineup that includes boeuf Bourguignon, steak frites, blanquette de veau, duck confit, cassoulet, bouillabaisse and coq au vin.
- A typical French Cusine will consist of: a starter (une entrée), such as a mixed salad, soup, some terrine or paté. A main course, (le plat principal), typically a choice of meat or fish, with potatoes, rice, pasta and/or vegetables; a cheese course (often a selection of local cheeses) and/or a dessert.
- France Popular foods - Baguette (French Bread), Baguette Sandwich, Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée (Onion Soup), Croque-Monsieur (Ham and Cheese Sandwich), Mousse au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse), Fromage (Cheese Board)
Costs
- Budget: €130 to € 180 per day
- Double room in a budget hotel: €90 - €120 per day
- Admission to many attractions first Sunday of month: free
- Lunch menus (set meals): less than €20
- Public transport: €2 – €8
- Car hire: €35–80
- Activity tickets: €15–150
Visa
- France Visa is allotted to the tourists who plan to visit Paris and other places of Interest in the country. France is a member of the Schengen Agreement, and visitors can apply for a Schengen tourist visa which is for a period of three months.
- Processing Time - 15 working day.
- Documents for FRANCE Visa - Valid Passport (Validy - Six months), A photocopy of duly filled visa application form, Two colour photographs, Covering letter from the applicant stating the purpose and duration of the visit, Original confirmed return/onward air ticket, Proof of hotel reservation, Original and photocopy of Income Tax Returns and photocopy of pan card, Original and photocopy of Investment documents.
Season to Visit
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Typical Duration to Visit
- 05 - 10 days
Known For
- Eiffel Tower
- Mont St-Michel
- Champagne
- Loire Valley Châteaux
- Chamonix Action
- Dune du Pilat
- Nice's Three Corniches
- Carcassonne at Dusk
- D-Day Beaches
- Pont du Gard
- Provençal Markets
- Hilltop Villages
- Lyonnais Bouchons
- Carnac Megaliths
- Alsatian Wine Route
Areas to Visit
- Paris
- Nice
- Lyon
- Marseille