Travel Tips to European Countries: France

France is a country that is filled with history and many areas of interest no matter what your tastes range to.  You can go skiing in the Alps, swimming at the beaches and finish up with a tour of the vineyards with a wine tasting to follow.

For most travelers, paying a visit to France is a must and this has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.  If you are a fine dining connoisseur , you will be amazed at the culinary delights offered with some of the best wines to be had in the world.

Paris is the capital of France and is famous for many landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, which has what is thought of as the best museum in the word and houses one of the most famous of DiVinci paintings, the Mona Lisa and the Arc de Triomphe.

Culture

French is the main language of France though English is widely spoken as well.  When greeting a Frenchman, shaking hands is the norm, when meeting a lady, a kiss on each cheek is the custom.  Gentlemen are called Monsieur and ladies are called Madame.

The French are know as being fashion trend setters and it goes with out saying, perfumes.  Ladies should always bring a cocktail dress and gentlemen should have a suit and tie if dining out or going to a dinner party as this type of formal attire may be required.  When dining, allowing the hostess to prompt when to start is customary and you never begin eating without this prompt.

Site Seeing

There is more to France than just the world famous sites of Paris, Aquataine which boasts some of the finest vineyards in the world as well as stunning beaches.

France is known for nude beaches, make sure the beach you have planned your trip is of the type you prefer as not all beaches are considered clothing optional, especially if you are bringing younger children who you may not want to bring to a nude a beach.

If you have more leaning to flashy nightlife, you may want to stop at Saint Tropez while traveling France.  This is city is located on the Mediterranean Sea and boasts some of the best night clubs in Europe.

How to get around the country

There are many modes of transportation to choose from when traveling France.  You may choose to go from city to city by train or by coach.  You can rent a car and drive throughout the countryside to see some of the most stunning and diverse landscape in Europe.

Of course for those who choose to fly, there are airports located in many of the larger cities in France.  You may also choose to travel by ferry or continue on to see other parts of Europe by way of cruise ship.

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