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The Île-de-France region literally translates to “Island of France" as it’s shaped by the five rivers that encircle the country’s capital. Steeped in extraordinary heritage, it beats as the historic heart of the country and boasts many of the most imposing places to see in France including Paris, the city of lights.
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Whether you like hiking in the wild, cruising the cliff-top roads or sunbathing on a beach, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region will satisfy your cravings. Boasting an enviable climate it combines breathtaking scenery with rich historical past riddled with Roman architecture, leisure, glamour, cuisine and a multitude of celebrations and festivals.
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The Île-de-France region literally translates to “Island of France" as it’s shaped by the five rivers that encircle the country’s capital. Steeped in extraordinary heritage, it beats as the historic heart of the country and boasts many of the most imposing places to see in France including Paris, the city of lights.
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Whether you like hiking in the wild, cruising the cliff-top roads or sunbathing on a beach, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region will satisfy your cravings. Boasting an enviable climate it combines breathtaking scenery with rich historical past riddled with Roman architecture, leisure, glamour, cuisine and a multitude of celebrations and festivals.
What is it about the French and food? The action of transforming food into lifestyle runs so deep within French culture, the UNESCO experts defined French gastronomy as a social custom that aims to celebrate the most important moments in the lives of communities as well as individuals and added it to the UNESCO “world intangible heritage” list.
France is known for imposing world-class art and architecture. Its cultural repertoire is brain-numbingly staggering, both in volume and variety and makes up the core of France’s appeal. The Eiffel Tower, lush Versailles, art-filled Louvre and sunny French Riviera full of golden sand beaches and celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg.
French landscape ranges from the cliffs and sand dunes of northern France, rocky Alpine peaks; hillsides embroidered with vineyards to the clear blue sea of the Côte D'Azur and Corsica's green oak forests. The landscape, verging on poetic, demands outdoor activity which is, indeed, one of the best things to do in France!
History gave France an allure that is hard to beat. Being the biggest country in Western Europe, it has always been a gateway between its northern and southern regions, profiting from as well as exuding influences. Today, the country borders with Germany and Belgium in the north; Spain in the south; the Atlantic Ocean in the west; Switzerland and Belgium in the east and the Mediterranean Sea in the southeast known as the legendary French Riviera.
Besides being a hive of art and philosophy, France is also an agricultural epicenter. In fact, it fosters an incredible variety and quality of produce. In fact, the country has one of the largest economies in the world. You are perhaps familiar with its most indulgent products, wine, and cheese. Though, France also thrives with the export of automobiles, electronics, and clothing. Why is it important? Well, it’s the economic wealth and prosperity that enables France to be one of the most attractive destinations in the world. Historical and contemporary, manmade and natural treasures blossom all over the country. Annually, France welcomes over 80 million travelers.
While Paris is the lighthouse that attracts the majority of “foreign ships,” it’s only a fraction of the country has to offer. Each region boasts historical and cultural wealth seasoned and shaped with the uniqueness of its surroundings. Many rural areas of France still have the power to take you on a journey to the past be it through traditions, architecture or your taste buds.
France, one of the oldest nations in the world, is the most ethnically diverse country in all of Europe. Despite its uniform “European” appeal, it’s the eclectic influences that made France a world leader across centuries in almost all aspects of civilized culture including wine-making, cuisine, philosophy, politics, music, art, film, fashion, literature, and even sports. It’s nuances of diversity that create a culture that is almost impossible to resist.
So, if you are asking yourself “what to do in France?” the answer is: succumb to the culture that surrounds you and let it lead you to a new way of experiencing; teach you to observe, soak in and live the Art de Vivre.