France Attractions

Burgundy is one of the beautiful regions of Europe which offers various breath taking sight scenes and attractive tourist destinations. This region is also known for the delicious red wine as this area produces the best quality of Pinot Noir grapes. Visitors can also enjoy shopping, nightlife, festivals and events in this region. France rentals are very popular in the Burgundy region.

Firstly, visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities in this area as this area is occupied with many landscapes, rivers and canals. The best place for all these activities is the Morvan national park. This park offers various adventurous activities such as rock climbing, golf, and pony trekking and fishing. Tourists can also take an advantage of the thrilling river rafting in this park.

This can be one of the best places for kids as it has various rides inside a separate park. One most interesting feature of this park is that it is attached with the famous spa town known as Saint-Honore-les-Bains where tourists can relax their mind with the excellent spa facilities. Various fitness treatments such as smoke problems and voice care treatments are also available in this town. There are plenty of self catering holiday homes for rental in this region.

Other thing that can be done in this region is exploring the delicious food and world famous wine. Visitors can taste the various varieties of red and white in this region. You can get the restaurants at every corner of this region which offers tempting dishes such as beef Burgundy and Dijon mustard. One should not miss the delicious food of this area as a journey to this region is not complete without eating its delicious food.

In addition, visitors can also enjoy the shopping in this region. From clothes to art pieces every thing are available in this region. This region is famous the ultimate collection of clothes. There are various places in this area where visitors can shop but among all Dizon is the best place as you can get all the latest collection of clothes and antique art materials in this area.

Dizon offers numerous malls and small shopping markets from where visitors can get good collection. Visitors can also shop the bottles of red wine which is specialty of the area. Nightlife of Burgundy is rocking as this region is occupied with various bars, casinos, pubs and discos. Le Bleu Note and Sunset Dance floor are the two most wanted discos of this region. Best part about these discos is they both have separate casinos inside is which attract many visitors and local people. Visitors can also enjoy the delicious food along with numerous games.

Many people also enjoy shopping in the night as there are various markets which open during the evening. If you are an opera lover then city is the best place as it offers various opera events in the famous Opera Night restaurant.

Lastly, tourists can also enjoy the cycling while exploring the big vineyards of almost 25 kms. Cycles can be borrowed from the local shops. The famous vineyard of this region is in Beaune city which is stretched till Santenay city makes the journey more adventurous. Tourists can explore various villages of this region during their cycling such as Pommard, Meursault and Montrachet. Beautiful villages and pleasant atmosphere make the journey memorable. The diversity of the Burgundy region of France make it a very popular choice for renting holiday accommodation and sampling all the region has to offer at your own leisure.

Traditions hotels may be great for some but not all travelers. If you are looking for a quaint or more intimate rural kind of experience, a bed and breakfast option might be perfect for you. In France bed and breakfast establishments are called chamber d'hotes. Because they include a more personable approach, chambre d'hote lodging is commonly available in smaller towns and rural areas.

Depending upon the department and the local regulations, hosts can offer five or six bedrooms. Some chamber d'hotes have rooms suitable for disabled guests and others have no handicapped lodging available whatsoever.

Unlike a regular hotel, a bed & breakfast or chambre d'hote has fewer rooms and is usually run by a single person or family. Instead of a large building, a bed & breakfast or chambre d'hote usually is a large house with rooms converted for visitors or a smaller building with simple rooms. Not all chamber d'hotes are small or larger houses. The other extreme of the range is the large renaissance chateau with a maximum of six rooms available to hire. These chateau chambre d'hotes are a hybrid of a typical chambre d'hote and a dirty big chateau hotel but without the sixty guests. What is common amongst the range available is the homey appeal of a chambre d'hote as opposed to a regular hotel.

As the name implies, a bed & breakfast is not usually a place that you will lounge in all day. Most are located in tourist areas handy for local attractions. They attract guests who want to visit the local interests but who prefer a more homely environment to a hotel room. The chambre d'hotes scattered throughout the Loire Valley are usually handy for visiting the historic chateaux and vineyards. The one hundred mile stretch from Orleans to Tours has the highest concentration of historic chateaux to visit. The Kings and Queens of France literally chateau hopped along the Loire River with their three thousand strong royal court and their furniture in tow.

Chambre d'hotes are usually a place to sleep and to eat in the morning. Check-in is usually during the late afternoon. Breakfast is a lovely meal prepared especially for guests; sometimes a continental breakfast with home made jams and freshly baked croissants and other pastries, seasonal fruit and cheese and charcuterie. It depends on the particular chambre d'hote where you stay.

Most people stay at a chambre d'hote or French bed & breakfast for a short time. There is no hard rule that says you cannot spend your entire two-week vacation there. Some bed & breakfasts have great tours, games traditional and electronic, pool, and other activities for guests and children to enjoy. Generally the larger the establishment and the range of activities on offer the longer you can envisage staying for a vacation. The premises may be ideal for hiring exclusively with friends and family for a long vacation.

No matter what bed & breakfast you choose, try to find one that fits your specific needs. Do your homework. Some do not accept families with children under a certain age. Others specifically have rooms only for single traveler. Enquire which languages are spoken by the hosts. Chambre d'hote or Bed & breakfast options are extremely varied, so hunt around until you find the perfect one for you vacation.

Tourists to France who bring along their golf clubs will not be disappointed or have to face the challenges of arranging tee times as they typically do when visiting Scotland and Ireland. In France there are 280,000 registered golfers for 340 courses. This translates into lots of available tee times and no crowds on a course.

There is ample space in front of you and behind you while playing golf in France. Golfers can usually walk in on their own almost impromptu and make their own tee times at courses in France. An unhurried pace of play results from this opportunity for tee times.

A good holiday golf destination needs the following; good accommodation at a fairly decent price, plenty of bars and restaurants for your evening entertainment. The Loire valley region in France offers great accommodation at a reasonable price, lots of things to see and do and, of course, a multitude of superb courses. This region has been providing a temporary home for golfers from the United Kingdom for the past few years.

One of the Loire Valley's chief attractions is that usually an impressive, majestic chateau overlooks the golf course. It is a visually striking region and one that definitely deserves special attention for any budding photographers out there.

Ardree is a prime example. The course, a rolling parkland with natural lakes, is dominated by a turreted 16th century chateau that is awaiting development. Tourraine is another beautiful course. Although short, its raised small greens make approach shots extremely tough while various natural hazards keep you on your guard at all times.

As its names suggests, Chateau de Cheverny is a grand setting for an afternoon's golf. The course was designed in 1989 and is located among 350 acres of stunning woodland, lakes and open countryside for a quite magnificent experience.

Les Aisses is another of those European style courses where you can choose from three loops of nine to form your round. Chateau des Sept Tours and Limere Orleans are also not to be missed.

The finest course in the region, however, is Les Bordes, consistently ranked in the top five of France's best courses. The golf course is a work of art and thoroughly deserving of its secluded location not far from Chateau Chambord. In terms of cost and convenience, Les Bordes is eminently achievable and should rank high on your itinerary.

Built at the behest of the industrialist Baron Marcel Bich (of the Bic empire) and his Japanese trading partner, Mr Yoshiaki Sakurai, Les Bordes was originally dreamt up as a private club for their own pleasure and that of their friends. Leading architect Robert von Hagge was drafted in and handed a simple but determined brief "to create a golf course that would prepare French golfers to play the finest courses in the world without being intimidated".

Construction began in 1984 and, with money no object - a useful clause in anyone's contract. Von Hagge's creation is today the centrepiece of a course that enjoys to the full its charmed position in the Sologne, the ancient lake-studded forest at the heart of the Loire Valley.

In accordance with the owner's wishes, scrupulous care was taken to minimise disruption to the surroundings, and what was once Bich's hunting estate has been blessed with a course that has been ranked as one of the finest - and toughest - in Europe. Best of all, the place retains an air of privilege and privacy, but is without the tiresome airs and graces that can so often put you off a destination.

The risk-reward element is very much the name of the game at Les Bordes, and though the course does open up a good bit on the homeward nine, your ball-striking is tested even more thoroughly, with the slightest errors multiplied the further back you choose to play. Jean van de Velde's course record of 71 gives you some idea of just how demanding the course is, not that the difficulty should in any way put you off playing here.

Les Bordes is one of only two courses in Continental Europe to enjoy the highest rating in the Peugot Golf Guide to 1000 European courses. All in all, the Loire Valley offers everything the travelling golfer requires.

Provence Alpes Cote DAzur has been ideally located between the Alps and Mediterranean coastline. France rentals are very popular in the Provence Alpes Cote D'Azur. Its climate and location are exceptionally attractive and the extraordinary scenery has been combined with rich historic past of outstanding architectural and archaeological interest. Combined with multiple festivals and celebrations, it is one of the most exciting places to visit in France. All cities, towns, villages and resorts are adequately equipped for catering to and accommodating all the needs of the tourists, whether you are looking for a camp site or a top class hotel.

As far as aquatic sports are concerned, there are several seaside resorts in the area that provide several entertainment facilities to the visitors along with swimming and other kinds of water sport activities. Thus, water sporting is the first activity you will never like to miss while in Provence Alpes Cote DAzur. The varied countryside is just perfect for the hill walkers and for those who want to roam about in a quieter pathway. As the season changes, the winter sports automatically come into the scene on their own. It will not be an exaggeration to say that visitors from all parts of the world have rated this place to be a premier tourist region in Europe.

Visiting the markets of Provence Alpes Cote DAzur is the second thing that you will love to do, taking all your produce back to your self catering holiday home and sampling all the lovely produce. One of the nicest markets in the Provence Alpes Cote DAzur is the Cadenet from where you can buy a great souvenir in the form of lovely baskets and then go on to purchase some really good fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. Visiting the markets is one of the best things to do in Provence as you not only get to buy some great food and smell some nicest flavors, you also get to meet the local people of the area who are extremely friendly and hospitable towards the visitors. The stands at the Cours Saleya Flower Market are packed with myriad flowers and the edges have been lined with souvenir shops and cafes. The market operated 6 days in a week and the 7th day it is replaced by an antiques and flea market.

Nightlife is the third thing to look forward to in Provence Alpes Cote DAzur. There are several pubs, bars and clubs in the area and if you have done a lot of activities during the day, you can visit a relaxing spa in the area and have yourself renovated and regain your energy. Sightseeing is the fourth most attractive thing to do in Provence Alpes Cote DAzur. Some of the major attractions include Promenade des Anglais where visitors and locales can be found jogging, biking and roller blading. Drinks and crepes are sold by the vendors and there are several seaside restaurants where waiters fetch you some of the best appetizers and cocktails.

The fifth thing to do is to explore its roman ruins and archaeology museums. The area was also a home for the Romans and their ruins can still be found in the archaeology museums and neighborhood areas of the place. The interesting and diverse nature of the Provence Alpes Cote D'Azur region make it a very popular region for holiday accommodation giving the visitor time and freedom to explore the culture, food , shopping and scenery.

Martinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Martinique is also one of the twenty-six regions of France and an integral part of the Republic. As part of France, Martinique is part of the European Union, and its currency is the Euro.It has a land area of 1,128 square km and a population of around 402,000. A sailing vacation in Martinique is just one of the showcases in the French Caribbean. Not only will tourists be able to enjoy the flawless beaches, lush forests, beautiful flowers and coral reefs but also the culture and panache of French culture. There are four places to visit here when you decide to go inland.

First is the capital itself that is Fort-de-France. There are a lot of old churches here like the St. Louis Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Sacre-Coeur de Balata Cathedral, that is a replica of the original in France, the Bibliotheque Schoelcher, which was built for the 1889 Paris Exposition, and then shipped to Martinique and reassembled, or the beautiful La Savane, a large park with walkways, views, and a marble statue of Empress Josephine. Second is Saint-Pierre that was once the island's capital before it was badly damaged by the volcanic eruption more than a century ago. The beaches here are quite different because where else on earth will you be able to walk on sand that are grey or black in color.

Third is the the Anse Turin beach just to the south which has grey sand, jungles nearby, and the Musee Paul Gauguin, and the Anse Ceron beach that is a short drive on the north, has black sandy beaches, coconut palms, and some fantastic diving. Fourth is The Grand-Riviere which is a fishing village situated on the cliffs on the northern tip of the island. It has some scenic roadways, which help to relax the mind. The tourist booth called the Syndicat d'initiative offers some group hikes up to the nearby Mont Pelee, or you can fish or even try a little surfing while you're here.

You won't have a problem looking for charter companies as there are plenty of them on the island. The best place will probably be Port de Plaisance which can be found in Le Marin in the south that happens to be the biggest and most well-equipped marina on the island. There is also a port at Pointe du Bout, which is located across from Fort de France, and there are ports in Le Robert and Le Francois on the Atlantic, and in Sainte-Anne, on the south of the island. To give you an idea of what is being offered, there are three types of boats to choose from namely bareboats, skippered boats, and crewed.

Bareboat - In order for you to rent a bareboat, you must present a license so the company knows that their vessel will be returned in piece. They usually don't come with extras like kayaks or scuba equipment so you will have to rent these separately.

Skippered Boat - Skippered boats on the other hand come with a captain who will serve as both your guide and navigator. The cost of getting one is almost the same as a crewed boat but it does not include any meals.

Crewed Charter - For those who have money, then go with a crewed charter. This is because everything you need will be taken cared of including the food so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

You should be careful when you are going on a sailing vacation in Martinique and the nearby area so as not to cause damage to the vessel or the coral reefs. A bigger danger you should be aware of is the harsh weather during the summer as this causes choppy waves since it is hurricane season. The important thing is for you to have a safe journey while you are in the water until you return to port.

Red wines have been very popular lately, thanks to medical reports about their antioxidant and heart-protecting properties. It's true that red wines are amazing, but that doesn't mean the other less noticed kinds of wine are bad. White wines are in fact divine, when it comes to their subtle aroma and taste it's more than the senses with a right amount of sweetness and delicately combined with mild sources. Wine service at a nice restaurant can be an unneccessarily difficult ordeal. The following tips will allow you to follow the customs of wine service with ease and confidence.

Many people are confused about wine, especially whites. This makes many estranged from the joys of the cellar. For the uninitiated, here are some of the most common kinds of white wine: 

1. Chardonnay - The most renowned type of white wine is very much befitting of the superstardom. This type of wine originated in France from grapes of the same name. Its flavor reminds one of the fruity tastes of pineapple, peach, citrus, apple combined with luscious tang of vanilla, oatmeal, and nuts. Chardonnay looks very elegant in a glass with its deep yellow to light greenish transparence.

2. Sauvignon Blanc - Another wine that hails from France, particularly around the Loire valley, the Sauvignon Blanc can also be found in New Zealand. Its flavor evokes freshness of the pastures around its area, reminding one of the aroma of freshly cut grass, giving the wine an herbaceous flavor with hints of fruits. It is best to enjoy this wine immediately as its fresh flavor doesn't last long.

3. Chenin Blanc - another product of the Loire valley, this exceptional wine usually goes unnoticed as the underdog of the wine kingdom. However its flavors are truly magnificent with hints of tangy pineapple and lime combined with the sweetness of honey and licorice. This one lasts longer and can keep up to 10 years. Art of Wine Tasting.

4. Gewurztraminer - This one comes from Alsace, France. A wine with a louder character, with hints of spice and floral taste.

5. Pinot Gris - this crisp and smoky wine with hints of apricot comes from Alsace, North Eastern Italy, and New Zealand.

6. Riesling - a noble tea-like, honey flavored wine comes from Alsace or Clare Valley in France, or from Germany.

There are so many other kinds of white wines, all evoking elegant and luscious flavors that make them perfect companions for soft cheeses, white sauced pasta, fish and poultry. Of course one can have a glass with any meal or by itself depending on one's preference. When it comes to the joys and pleasures brought about by wine, whites can compete with reds. To know more about white wines, it is best to befriend a wine dealer. Cheers!

When choosing a wine from a restaurant's wine list, the main goal is to accomplish a suitable pairing with the entrees of your party. If the food orders are too different to generalize with one wine, consider purchasing splits or ordering by the glass. Waiters and sommeliers are there to answer your questions, but availing yourself to their services and advice will be much more beneficial if your questions are relatively specific.

Infamous for its wide boulevards and iconic attractions, one can have a glimpse of the past by visiting the historical landmarks. As the heartbeat of culture, beauty and romance, often referred to as the love capital of the world Paris offers some of the most beautiful and majestic sights on the planet.

Paris is known as the City of Light and there is no better way to experience the city at night than to sail down the River Seine. The Seine has provided water and transportation for over 2,000 years. Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Seine River. The Pont des Arts is always filled with people, music, painters, and of course, couples kissing.

The Louvre is closed Tuesdays and it takes at least a week to see the entire museum exhibit. But if your pitched for time, the Venus de Milo, the famed Winged Victory and of course, the Mona Lisa are must sees. The Louvre museum, is one of the most important museums reportedly hosts up to 6 million visitors a year who are eager to see the most famous paintings and works of art.

The Musee d'Orsay holds a great number of impressionist artwork or the Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris for great modern art. The Musee Rodin is one of the most charming and overlooked museums The tranquil gardens behind the museum with plenty of benches are ideal for a mid afternoon stroll. For historians, Musee Carnavalet explores the history of Paris.

In the United States, we have the 4th of July and in France, the most important holiday is July 14th. Bastille Day is not about the storming of the Bastille in 1789 an event that has long been held up as a symbol of the birth of the modern French nation but rather is a commemoration of the Fete de la Federation which took place a year later. This was a large feast that was held to celebrate the uprising of the constitutional monarchy in France, which many people consider to be the mark of the end of the French Revolution.

On the 21 May 1880, Benjamin Raspail proposed a law to have the Republic choose the 14 July as a yearly national holiday. The assembly voted the text on 21 May and 8 June. The Senate approved on 27 and 29 June, favoring 14 July against 4 August honoring the end of the feudal system on 4 August 1789. The law was made official on 6 July 1880, and the Ministry of the Interior recommended to prefects that the day should be celebrated with all the brilliance that the local resources allow. Indeed, the celebrations of the new holiday in 1880 were particularly magnificent.

The 21st century, festivities are held the morning of 14 July. The parade opens with many cadets and it is customary to invite units from France's allies to the parade. In 2004 during the centenary of the Entente Cordiale, British troops.

The president used to give an interview to members of the press, discussing the situation of the country, recent events and projects for the future. Nicolas Sarkozy, elected president in 2007, has chosen not to give it. Bastille Day falls during the Tour de France and is traditionally a day on which French riders try to take a stage victory for France, working harder than they might otherwise.

The night before Bastille Day sees a range of parties. Bastille Square is a popular venue for dancing on the eve of the Fete Nationale and crowds gather at the Champ de Mars to watch the fireworks display.

If you have not experienced Bastille Day in Paris, you have not seen France or better yet Paris in all her glory.

The Herault is a spectacular Department in the Languedoc Region of France. It gets it's name from the beautiful River Herault, which meanders through it. The French, when it comes to where they would most like to live, permanent or retirement, opt for the Herault, it's their favorite location in all of France! Many buy homes in the area and house prices are rising steadly. Lots of foreigners have also discovered this and bought vacation or permanent homes in this tranquil area, where the main concern of the day can often be "what will I do today?" The pace is slower, the food healthier, life expectancy is longer, the worries are less...yes it's tough.

Real estate prices are still pretty reasonable, in the Languedoc region, making it a good time to buy. You can choose from a chalet, apartment, village/town house, or luxury villa with swimming pool. Prices vary, depending on how close to the sea or a particular town or village. Each village or town has Estate Agent's Offices (Immobiliers) with plenty of photos in their windows, call in and have a chat, more than likely they'll show you properties that same day. When buying real estate in France you can save paying the agents fee's. Just travel around and find properties being sold privately by their owners. In most cases you will see a hand written sign saying "A Vendre". If you have the time, travel from town to village looking for your potential dream home, if possible staying overnight, meeting the locals and experiencing the place.

It's easy to understand why the Herault is so popular. Montpellier is the major city in this department, with it's international airport and first class train service, this beautiful historical and modern city, offers an abundance of places to see and things to do, it's a great base and starting point to commence your exploration of the area, be it by car or rail. The major towns and villages of Beziers, Marseillan, Sete, Agde, Meze, Pezenas and lots more, each with their own unique style and character are all within an hours journey by rail or car.

You can experience the breath taking landscape of small villages nestled and embraced by dramatic mountains and vineyards. Take a stroll along the many rivers and canals, relax on the banks of the Canal du Midi watching the colorful barges quietly float by. Let the day drift along, picnicking on the shores of serene lakes. The Herault Department is well known for its miles and miles of clean, sandy, sun drenched Mediterranean beaches. With over 300 days of sunshine per year it's a magnet for holiday makers, especially the French themselves, (need I say more?)

Every village and town in the Herault has at least one market a week, selling breads, cheeses, meats, fish and vegetables along with clothes, bric a brac and the kitchen sink. They are lively and colorful events with plenty of bargains. No matter how small the village or town you're in, you'll find copious amounts of shopping malls, nearby or a short distance away. For the young and not so young, there's plenty of things to keep you occupied. 

Theme and safari parks, water sports, cycling/walking trails, museums, galleries, golf, tours, bullfighting and the best cuisine and wines in the world. Visit some super ancient castles, forts and chateaux, marvel at the original roman viaducts bridges and towers, still in a state of great preservation. Walking around the villages your sense of smell will be charged by the local cuisine...bon appetite. The Herault in the South of France is certainly well worth a visit and is definitely a great place to buy a home!

So, your kids are compelling you to take them on an exciting vacation to some beautiful and adventurous place? Instead of wasting any time deciding on the travel destination, it is best to book the tickets and land into the truly amazing island of Corse or Corsica, its popular name. It is considered one among the 26 France regions even though Corsica or Corse is designated as territorial collectivity. Also, Corse is taken to be a really beautiful island in the whole world, featuring 600 miles uncrowded and unspoilt coastline along with wild scenery.

All these attractions of Corse, when combine together, seduce almost each and every traveler. Since ages, foreign tourists have returned to their places with deep impression and love for this beautiful and exclusive island and drives people again and again. France rentals are very popular on Corse Island. The first and foremost thing do in Corse is to taste its unique wine. The entire island produces wine, the famous ones being from Cap Corse, Sartenais and Patrimonio. In general terms, rose and red wines are more famous than white wine.

The red wines tend to be a bit heavy but the fact is that they are often good. The Cap Corse offers an unusually sweet wine known as Rapu that is drunk before and after the meals. The rose wine is best complimented when chilled on the summer evenings, when relaxing outside one of many self catering villas on the island. Wherever a traveler is in Corse, there are plenty of footpaths that will take one to the mountains, sea, villages and river and most of the paths are there since centuries. In recent times, a large amount of work and improvement has been made in order to renovate these paths in order to make the walking experience of the travelers all the more comfortable and enjoyable. There are various highly popular trails that will take the travelers as well as locals through the most spectacular landmarks and scenery of Corsica.

The widely known is that of the GR200, this path is among the favorites for the mountain hikers and trekkers. There are some refugees on the route as well so that the trekkers can spend a night. Walking in Corsica involves going through the gorges, massive peaks, coast walks and valleys. The third thing to do in Corse or Corsica is to enjoy its sports and activities. It is not surprising to believe that almost 9 out of 10 travelers of this amazing island never leave the crystal clear sea and fantastic golden sand. Corsica has a lot to provide from riding, abseiling, fishing and paragliding. Whatever your favorite activity is, you will definitely find it at this island.

Fourthly, the beaches of Corsica are beyond any comparison. Some of the most visited and admired beaches of this island include Bodri, Algajola, Lumio, Calvi, Lozari and Ile Rousse. These beaches are also well known for offering the facility of water sports to the visitors. Needless to say, the fifth thing to do in Corse is to visit the historical places of the island. The very popular Haute Ville, Bonifacio is surely a must visit tourist spot. This place is a great collection of lanes, medieval battlements, churches and ancient houses. It is also a wise option to visit Algajola's medieval centre with a beautiful citadel. Families, couples and individuals come to the island of Corse to rent a holiday home and use it as a base to explore this beautiful island at their own pace.

The beautiful and diverse country of France is said to be the most popular tourist destination in all the world. One of the reasons for this popularity is because France is home to some of the best and most famous tourist attractions that can be found anywhere. Every year, millions and millions of people travel to the various French cities and towns to enjoy their holidays in the renowned "French style."

For many, the wonders of France make it a dream destination for a wide variety of people with different tastes and interests. There are grand castles to explore, magnificent cathedrals to take in and be inspired and awed by, beautiful examples of ingenious structures and remarkable architecture, fascinating art museums and history museums, enchanting shopping venues, and spectacular hotels. Add to these marvels the ready availability of world-class French cuisine, and it is no wonder why people love to take in the French experience.

In addition, France also boasts some of the most stunning and amazing mountains, rivers and landscapes, not to mention the spectacular beaches, especially in the sun-drenched south of France. There are so many famous tourist attractions and interesting sites to see and experience in France that the list is almost endless. One of the best known and most easily recognized attraction in all the world is the incredible Eiffel Tower. Located in the heart of Paris, it is acknowledged as one of the greatest masterpieces of human ingenuity, skill and accomplishment on the planet.

The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the International Exhibition of Paris and is now considered the historic landmark of the country. The 300 meter tall tower has become the major tourist attraction of France. The Louvre Museum, also in Paris, is one of the most visited museums in the entire world and another of the grand attractions in France. The museum is home to some of the most spectacular art exhibitions and collections of art from many periods that span various eras.

It is also perceived to be world's greatest art museum and has many gallery exhibitions that showcase some of the best paintings and drawings from the world's masters of art. The Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci, is one of the prized works of art featured in the Louvre and this beloved work of art is one of the attractions that draw people to the museum. One of the premier holiday destinations in France is the city of Cannes, which offers a wide array of attractions for visitors. The town is located in a picturesque region of France called the Cote d'Azur, or the Azure Coast. Cannes is probably best known for the annual, international event that it hosts every year, which is the Cannes International Film Festival.

It is also celebrated for its gorgeous beaches, the chic and trendy culture, and its exciting and hip nightlife. Cannes is also home to some amazing art museums, historic churches and landmark sites which are also impressive to tourists. Other must-see tourist attractions that can be found in and around the town of Cannes are St. Marguerite Island and St. Honorat Island. These beautiful little islands are known for their striking scenic charm and the historic monasteries that are located there. Le Suquet is actually Old Cannes and it offers tourists breathtaking views of the beaches of La Croisette and is a marvelous place for an evening stroll.