| About France |

Location:
The largest West European nation, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain
Major Attractions:-
Beaches - English Channel, Atlantic coast or the sun of the Mediterranean in the South of France, you will find beach holidays to suit all tastes and budgets.
Disneyland Resort - All the fun of Disney for kids both young and old without the long haul flight has proved an immense success and attracts over 10 million visitors a year.
Paris - City of romance and the most visited city in Europe. Popular attractions include the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, Pompidou centre and the Louvre.
Scenery - With historic sites, beautiful architecture and unspoiled countryside it is easy to see why France is the most visited country in Europe.
Skiing - The French Alps offer some of the best skiing in Europe and are deservedly popular in the winter season.
Nightlife:
Lively in the cities and resorts, quiet in the countryside. Wherever you go you are assured of high quality food as the French are lovers of good food and wine. |
Official Name: French Republic
Capital: Paris
Area: 547,030 sq. km
Coastline: 3,427 km
Climate: Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral
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Terrain: Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east
Languages: French
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time: GMT +2 hr. (Summer),
GMT +1 hr. (Winter)
Flying Time: London - Paris 1h 15m |
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We offer hotels, apartments and b&b's througout France including the popular destinations of Brest, Calais, Cannes, Dijon, La Roche, Lille, Lyon, Marselle, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Tours and many more.
Destination Information is provided as a guideline only and
we can accept no responsibility for it's accuracy. |