TOURISM & TRAVELPARIS,FRANCE

ABOUT PARIS

• Paris is the capital and most populous city of France.

• Paris has a population of about 2,230,000, and its metropolitan area is one of the largest population centres in Europe, with more than 12 million inhabitants.

• It is situated on the river Seine, in the northern central part of the country, at the heart of the Île-de-France region, an oval in shape about 87 square kilometres in area and surrounded by an orbital motorway.

• Considered as green and highly liveable, the city and its region are the world's leading tourism destination.

THE PLACE OF TOURISM IN PARIS

• Loire Valley

• Mont Saint-Michel

• Côte d’Azur

• Giverny

• Versailles

• Annecy, The Alps

• Strasbourg

• Provence

• The Gorges du Verdon

LOIRE VALLEY

• Known as the garden of France.

• The valley spans over 280 km and is located in the beautiful middle stretch of the Loire River in central France.

• It’s filled with culturally and historically important architecture which has earned it a world heritage site status.

• One of the most visited places in the country.

• Beautiful landscapes and one of the most striking rivers in Europe the Loire Valley is a gentle but most definitely bourgeois paradise.

MONT SAINT-MICHEL

• France’s best-loved landmark, Mont St-Michel is rocky, peaked island connected by a causeway to northwest France.

• The island is accessible at all times except when the tide is very high.

• Filled with history and lush green landscapes expect to see dry-stone farmhouses, chalk-white cliffs, half-timbered buildings and many other fine examples of picturesque architecture.

• The historically important site of the Normandy Landing beaches and the famous Bayeux tapestry is also located here.

CÔTE D’AZUR

• The Mediterranean coastline of southeast France is otherwise known as the French Riviera.

• Although expensive and over-developed to some, with its miles of gorgeous coastline and azure waters it’s still one of the most beautiful places to visit in France.

• The Côte d’Azur is also famed for its stylish coastal cities.

GIVERNY

• Giverny is a riverside rural idyll located on the borders of Normandy.

• The small village was once Claude Monet’s cherished country retreat.

• Photogenic country gardens.

• Planted by Monet himself, the walled water garden features white and purple wisterias, water lilies, weeping willows, bamboo and the iconic green Japanese bridge.

VERSAILLES

• A wealthy suburb of Paris, Versailles is an important administrative centre and a proud tourist attraction in its own right.

• It’s most famous for its chateau – the grand and ornate Palace of Versailles.

• Both the beautifully preserved palace and manicured gardens.

ANNECY, THE ALPS

• The French Alps are best known for its prestigious ski resorts.

• One of the most attractive is Annecy which has a medieval picture-postcard quality.

• With its canals and backdrop of snowy mountains, Annecy is easily one of the most photogenic towns in France.

STRASBOURG

• Located right on the border of Germany and France.

• This heritage city has distinct characteristics of both countries.

• Famous for its riverfront half-timbered houses, beautiful gothic cathedral and fondness for flowers.

• It also makes a great base for those wishing to visit the nearby Black Forest or the River Rhine.

PROVENCE

• Although this region encompasses other places on this list, the Provence countryside deserves a mention of its own.

• It has a very diverse geography but Provence is best known for its irresistible country landscapes.

• Long lazy days and alfresco lunches await in this rural chic paradise.

• Include a trip to the impossibly picturesque villages of Baux-de-Provence and St. Rémy and also the spectacular walled city of Avignon.

THE GORGES DU VERDON

• Bright turquoise green waters, outstanding scenery and an abundance of wildlife.

• Easily accessible from the French Riviera, the national park is a great spot to climb, hike, kayak or just go for a scenic.

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