France Travel Guide

France is the most visited country in the world

. A tourists dream destination, travel to France has everything to offer for each and everyone. There is Paris, the magnificent beaches, the wonderful sight of nature, historic places and monuments to visit, good food, good wine, and the relaxing atmosphere. One need not look for anything else when in France.

In the city of lights, Paris, the opportunities to go around and see much is simply tempting to pass up. With a good weather, picnic under the Eiffel Tower is a great opportunity to see it up close. There is also the Louvre Museum which houses an estimate of 35,000 works of arts that vary from Egyptian objects to Renaissance paintings and the Roman and Greek antiquities. A visit to Notre Dame is also a must when touring the city. Considered a Gothic masterpiece, the cathedral is a work of art that one can truly appreciate. Just across the street to Berthillon is the infamous ice cream that has been making waves since 1954. The store offers various flavors that one can choose from. A trip to the store and sampling its ice cream is a great way to top off a day of walking and sight-seeing in Paris.

To get a taste of both France and Germany, Strasbourg is the place to be. Strasbourg is like a scene from a fairytale book. A riverfront neighborhood, timbered buildings with colorful flower boxes in front, one can simply enjoy the calm the place has to offer. Travel to france would not be complete without a visit to the European Parliament. For shopping activities, one does not have to look far for Strasbourg is home to Frances oldest Christmas market. The Black Forest and the Rhine River located just at the border and beyond the city is also worth stopping over.

Bordeaux is another must-see in France. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has its urban and architecture boast. The said architecture is classical and neoclassical and has not been touched by any stylistic changes for two centuries. The urban project which includes the commissioning of a tram, the requalification of the urban area, the development of quays along the Garonne River, and the cleaning of the facades are efforts to protect and showcase the heritage of the city. The city has 350 classified buildings which includes 3 religious World Heritage.

Experience the wine and cheese of Bordeaux by visiting a cozy restaurant that offers 3 types of wine and a variation of cheeses that one can choose from the cheese cellar. A more extensive wine tasting experience is also offered. There are various wine and food tours that one can avail in the city. These tours of the winery and wine tasting also include sumptuous meals and cooking classes on the side. There are packages of these tours that one can choose from and if one wishes to have more time to explore the winery or simply enjoy the quiet place, there are also accommodations available in chateaus found around the region. France certainly has a lot more to offer and nothing could be more satisfying than experiencing the beautiful places of the country.

by: Randy Rust

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