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France is situated in the Alps near the Italian and Swiss borders. It is about 80% the size of Texas. The forest-covered Vosges Mountains are in the northeast, and the Pyrénées are along the Spanish border. Except for extreme northern France, the country may be described as four river basins and a plateau. France is an ideal place for sight seeing and equally supported by the recreational and leisure activities. France has huge hiking paths .
Four climatic types reign in France but a true temperate maritime climate is found in the west, near the coasts.
The culture of France is cosmopolitan as the French culture mostly dominates the country. This country could be explored due its rich heritage of events. Exhibitions, festivals, fairs and gastronomic events are the few reasons for exploring the French landscape.
Major Cities
Paris- France has got the most vibrant and liveliest city of the world- Paris. This city is also known as the city of love and colors. It is the hub for the lodging, theatre, dinning, shopping and operas. Sacre Coeur in Paris is famous for its white architecture dominating the city and offering a wonderful view. France Miniature, an accurate reconstitution of more than 150 French monuments and a natural background make France Miniature a remarkable site.
Nice- it’s a beautiful city with a line up of palm trees and cafes along the seaside. The tour on a mini-train will take you to the colorful markets selling flowers and fruits. The markets sell antiques on Mondays, so you can take one back home. Nice is also home to the Chapelle de la Miséricorde, which has a splendid architecture with beautiful frescoes, sparkling chandeliers and the awe-inspiring Bréa altarpiece. Visit the Cathédrale de Ste-Réparate designed in the 17th century Baroque style.
Marseilles – the Greeks founded this city. The culture over here is a mélange due to the influence of cultures of the people, hailing from Italy, Greece, Corsica as well as North Africa. The major tourist attractions in the city are Museum of Fine Arts, Roman Docks Museum, Chateau Borely and Le Cours Julien Square.
Tourist Attractions
Eiffel Tower- The Eiffel Tower’s height has made France to hold her head up for centuries now. Walking slowly and moving up step by step through the belly of this giant monument, you can get a real feel of its history and enormity.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc- In the French Alps, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is the hot spot for skiing. Chamonix is the oldest and biggest French winter-sports resort and site of the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924.
Notre Dameor Cathedrale de Notre-Dame-de-Paris – this world-famous French cathedral was founded in the 12th century. Climbing the 387 steps is a worthwhile exercise as you get a magnificent view of the Paris city from the top.
Louvre Museum - This famous museum is home to the world-famous Mona Lisa painting. The museum also houses works of other famous artists like Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Michelangelo and Eugène Delacroix amongst others.
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