February 18, 2010

• Cheap hotels and stylish seaside holidaying on the French Riviera

  An enticing Mediterranean climate, timeless scenery and excellent shopping are just some of the draws for holidaymakers heading to the Cote d'Azur - otherwise known as the French Riverira. (…)

• Travel Tips to European Countries France

  About the city the crowd is drawn to sparkling ski slopes of the Alps, sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches of this beautiful country.  France is a country which draws more visitors than any other country.  It is easy to grasp why this is the case given France's great name for fine wines, good food, haute couture and relaxed lifestyle .  But while France is undoubtedly a place to eat and drink until your heart is content, there's much more to this fascinating country than only leading edge cuisines.  Spring is the best time to be here, and those having an interest in winter sports can drop at the Alps and Pyrenees with some polar gear.  The summers are extremely hot and winters are moderate.  An all-weather coat and pair of comfy shoes are a must have.  Girls, particularly, should carry cocktail dresses as some of the restaurants ask for it.  When visiting any non secular site, desist from wearing sleeveless shirt and shorts, as they're detested at such places.  Culture English is widely spoken here, though French is the official language.  Handshaking is customary greeting and ladies should be kissed on both cheeks and should be addressed as monsieur or Madame.  French folk are generally renowned for their like for trendy sportswear and of course perfumes.  Nudism is permitted on some beaches only .  Social functions, fine restaurants, and clubs call for more formal dressing.  When at a formal dinner, wait until the host gestures to start the dinner.  Smoking is banned in public places.  Site Seeing Paris, the city of love, is a giant town with many attractions in reachable distance thanks to the extremely efficient public transport system.  It boasts of more than 80 museums and 2 hundred arts galleries.  A trip to Disney land and the wonderful Eiffel tower will make the trip worthwhile.  The attractive holiday makers spots are the Arc de triomphe which spans over the tomb of an unknown soldier, the forbidding gothic design of the Notre dame cathedral, the quaint Sacre Coeur, to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Moulin Rouge and ship tours along the Seine.  Get the Carte Musees-Monuments pass, which gives access to 70 monuments and museums.  shopping though service tax is included in the bill, a humble tip will not cost much.  An additional dollar can be given as tip to the waiter.  An end of $2 can be left for the bus drivers.  Electricity 220-volt, 50-cycle AC current.  Getting There the nation's airline that operates here is Air France.  Many inexpensive airlines, too, provide services from UK.  Paris-Charles de Gaulle a.  K.  A Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is the major airfield of France, which is 23km away from the town.  Coaches, taxis, limousines services are provided at the airport.  The railway facility provided by the airport, claims to reach all the terminals inside eight minutes.  These trains run 24 hours.  The other airfields that offer flight services are Paris-Orly, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon and Toulouse.  Ferry and cruise trips can be made of ports like Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean, and Havre.  Tax Free Items 1.  Two hundred cigarettes or fifty cigars or a hundred cigarillos or 250g of tobacco 2.  1liter of spirits over twenty-two percent or 2liter of alcoholic beverage up to twenty-two per cent 3.  2liter of wine 4.  50g of perfume and 250ml of scent five.  500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract 6.  100g of tea or 40g of tea extract Food and rural products must be avoided. (…)

September 9, 2009

• Travel To France : Visitors Guide

  France is the world's top place to visit bringing in 82 million foreign tourists every year. By itself, the Eiffel Tower brings in 6.2 million visitors per year. (…)

• Overseas Trips : Travel To France

  France is the world's top place to visit bringing in 82 million foreign tourists every year. The Eiffel Tower alone attracts 6.2 million people each year. (…)

July 4, 2009

• 6 Great French Holiday Attractions

  Great food. Great wine. Great scenery. These are just a few reasons to visit France, which is considered one of the most beautiful countries and the top tourist destination in the world. (…)

June 11, 2009

• A guide to French lighthouses

  Lighthouses on the French coast stand as spectacular testaments to the country's naval history. (…)