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Liberty, equality, fraternity... this is the motto that 64 million inhabitants in France live for. This is a country in Europe, has an area of 670,000 km2, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Spain to the south, Belgium to the northeast, Germany to the east, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south and Italy to the east, being almost right in the centre of Europe. France, or the Republic of France, is a country in Western Europe, that also has other territories in remote parts of the world such as Guadalupe, New Caledonia, French Polinesia and Martinique. It borders Spain, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco and Switzerland, which gives the country great appeal for tourists who wish to see a number of different countries during one holiday.
France is an beautifully diverse country with numerous points of interest, a strong economy considered one of the most powerful in the world, with tourism one of the main economical earners along with the wine and car industries. More than 80 million tourist make France their holiday destination every year, making the country the most visited by tourists in the world....attracted by either the glamour of the Blue Coast, the slopes of the Alps or French Pyrenees, or the romance of Paris. The south of the country also attracts many visitors, with the sweeping landscapes dotted with vineyards the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break away.
France is a country with a very good quality of life, a warm climate, and many holiday accommodations to choose from when looking for a place to stay in France. Given the country's status as the most visited, it will come as no surprise to learn that the country's tourist infrastructure is very strong, with hotels, chalets, hostels, holiday homes and apartments and rural houses all on offer in most parts of the country.
Climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, kitesurf in Leucate, ski in Courchevel, surf in Biarritz, visit a vineyard in Bergerac or the cities of Lille, Nice, Bordeaux, Lyon or Toulouse...the options are endless in France.
Culture and gastronomy also play a huge role in the lives of the French, and if on holiday in the country it will be hard to escape from! |
