As the huge number of visitors to France every year prove, France is one of the most beautiful and romantic travel destinations in the western world. A trip to France can help you shake off the boredom of everyday life and expand your mind as you build a series of new experiences that you will remember for a lifetime. There are few things more thrilling than setting out to conquer new territory, and the sophisticated culture of France offers visitors an amazing array of opportunities for stimulation. If you plan it right, a trip to France can be exciting, educational, and even affordable. If you’ve ever dreamed of having an adventure in a new place where anything can happen, a trip to France can help you make your dream a reality. France is a small country geographically, but it has several distinct regions, each with its own unique character. There is so much to see in France that no matter what your taste is, you will be able to find an area of this stunning country that is just the right kind of destination for you. From the big city glamour of Paris to the top notch ski slopes at Chamonix to the lush and relaxing countryside of the Beaune region where some of the world’s best wines are produced, there is something in France to awaken the adventurer in everyone. No matter what you are hoping to discover on your travels, there will almost certainly be somewhere in France where it can be found. When you spend time in France, you are taking the risk of venturing into the unknown. This means that even if you have researched your destination and made all of your lodging plans well in advance, you simply don’t know just what you will find until you get there. The excitement of traveling to France is due in part to this fact. Because you can’t anticipate how your trip will unfold, you are likely to feel a level of excitement about traveling to France that is rarely stirred by other events. From the Victorian age until now, traveling to France is often associated with luxury. For centuries, upper-class people living in America and Great Britain have believed that a trip to France should be a part of every young person’s education. Today, travel is much more accessible and affordable than it used to be, so the number of people who can feasibly travel to France has increased dramatically. France is no longer a destination solely reserved for the lucky few who can afford to splurge on a lavish vacation; in fact, it is possible to travel in France on a very tight budget. In our contemporary age of budget air travel and inexpensive hostel lodging, it is possible even for students living on a very small income to spend time exploring France.
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Sw France – Holiday Cottage Vacation Rental Near Cahors and Toulouse
France is reputed to be the most visited country in the world. Many people have heard that the French are arrogant and unfriendly, but this is an out of date stereotype – at least, outside of Paris. One of the best ways to discover rural France (arguably the real France) is to stay in a French cottage or gite as a holiday or vacation rental. These are usually available from Saturday to Saturday. Close to Toulouse (international airport), but in an unhurried world, you can discover what food used to taste like: fabulous peaches and melons, foie gras, beautiful farm house cheeses, cherries. . . . Stay in a vibrant medieval market village Montcuq with many “commerces” and restaurants in a registered 3-star French gite for 2 or 4. Sit out on the terrace with some fabulous wine with a view to a 12th C tower from the garden. See prehistoric caves and beautiful old villages and chateaux and visit plenty of wineries. Cahors, the capital of the Lot, South West (S W) France is surrounded by the water of the river’s loop. The holiday house or vacation rental is about 20 minutes drive from here. There are Roman ruins in the town, as well as medieval streets and houses. The beautiful Valentre Bridge, in Cahors, built in the 14th century is a World Heritage listed site. The Cathedral was built in the 11th century and has a cloister worth seeing. Montcuq, the capital of Quercy is a vibrant village with plenty of ‘commerces’ restaurants, and one of the 100 most beautiful markets in France. Further west on the river from Cahors, past the vineyards of Luzech is the village of Puy L’Eveque which seems to melt into the water. There is even a lighthouse in the centre of town!! Castelnau Montratier is a town near Montcuq high up on a ridge boasting a beautiful basilica, interesting covered arcades around its square, or rather triangle, and some windmills on the outskirts. A little further north, one of the most visited sites in France, Rocamadour appears to cling to a sheer rockface and includes several beautiful chapels and churches, chateaux and narrow streets. It was already a place of pilgrimage prior to the 12th century. Leading from the village to the spiritual centre of the old city is the Grand Staircase of 216 steps. Not far past Rocamadour, is Collonges, in the Correze, a fascinating red village.
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Paris the Capital City of France Full of Romance
Paris the Capital City of France is in the Ile De France region and is an international capital for art, fashion, style and romance. With the romance that Paris perceives, it is the number one destination for UK tourists and with over 30 million travellers per year from around the world, it is no wonder that this city has so much to offer. Paris entertainment has always been at the forefront of the world in terms of quality and variety and from film, dance, opera, jazz, concerts, ballet, rock festivals and cabaret, there is always some form of entertainment on offer to suit all tastes, no matter what the time of year you decide to visit this vibrant and cultural city in France. There are two opera houses in Paris – the Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier that hosts the Opera National de Paris. There are also many different rock venues in Paris that play host to a large number of international performers and Paris is also popular for its many dance clubs, nightclubs, and cabaret shows such as the Moulin Rouge, which has become famous throughout the world for its can-can, plus a multitude of different festivals that are held in Paris every year. Of course, there are the usual monuments and attractions which we all go an see when visiting Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, walking along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees with all its glitz and glamour and visiting the Bastille Square. There are also some more recent landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year to Paris, such as La Grande Arche in the business district of La Defense or The Center Nationale d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, also known simply as the Beaubourg or the Pompidou Centre. Another attraction are the Catacombs of Paris, which are a famous burial place with its network of subterranean tunnels and rooms located underneath Paris and you can go on an official tour through the old quarries. And the banks of the River Seine in Paris will offer visitors an unforgettable experience by being able to get to see the sights from a completely different perspective, while cruising in a boat and perhaps sampling the French cuisine at the same time. However, for those of us who would like to get away from it all, the Ile de France region of which Paris is at the centre becomes an ideal place, offering a multitude of nature, history, art and culture, but all within only a short distance from the periphery. So, within the Ile de France region, you be able to discover more than 500km of navigable waterways, as well as many more kilometres of footpaths and historic sites along its beautiful rivers and canals. But not far from Paris in the Ile de France region you will discover rich picturesque countryside and forests all within a short [...]