Tourist
Spots
 France
is twice the size of Great Britain with a coastline of 3120
kilometres, beaches on three seas, mountains ranges, wilderness
areas and thousands of acres of unspoilt French countryside.
There
are so many attractions in France it is impossible to list
them all, but a selection of them include:
Mont
St. Michel is a small island off the coast of Normandy in
Northern France. The French capital, Paris is packed with
tourist attractions and museums. Biarritz is a coastal town
in French Basque Region. The Chateau at Versailles, 15 miles
west of Paris, is one of the most stunningly beautiful attractions
in France and was built by Louis XIV. In Lourdes is over
six million Catholic pilgrims arriving each year. The Loire
Valley was the capital of the French aristocracy from the
15th to 18th centuries and the area is dotted with the most
beautiful castles in France
The Côte d'Azur or French Riviera stretches along
the Mediterranean coast at the very foot of the Alps and
is one of the most popular holiday destinations in France
(Visit St Tropez and annual Cannes Film Festival). In the
French Alps are the deep snows of France's great ski resorts
such as the Trois Vallées, linking Courchevel, Méribel,
La Tania, Les Menuires, and Val Thorens. The Pyrenees National
Park extends along the French-Spanish border.
When to visit (major events and festivals)
In French cities visitors will discover many music, dance,
theatre, cinema or artistic events. In rural France villages
hold fairs and fetes to celebrate saints to agriculture.
A gypsy festival Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in Provence is
the venue for in late May for the patron saint of the gypsies
with singing and dancing. National days off are May Day,
1 May, when people trade gifts for good luck and Bastille
Day, 14 July, which is celebrated by firework displays.
Regional events include the fashion show in Paris in February,
the Cannes Film Festival in May, the International Music
Festival in Strasbourg in June, the theatre of the Festival
d'Avignon in July/August and the Jazz Festival in Nancy
in October. Each area has its own events and festivals therefore
it is advisable to visit the local Tourist Information offices
to find out what`s on in the area of your destination.
For
more information visit the official web site of the French
Tourist Office at http://www.franceguide.com
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