MUMBAI - The City Of Dreams
FRANCE - "The Land of the Franks".
One of the best destination in Europe and a country in every
couples Bucket list. France is the largest nation in Western Europe, and
one of the oldest nations in the world. The word France is believed to have
Latin origins, and derived from the Latin word “Francia” whose English
translation means “Land of Franks.”
The nation’s official currency, the franc, gets its
name from the coins used in the Kingdom of the Franks. The coins used by the
Franks bore the inscription “Rex Francorum,” an Old Frankish term whose French
translation means “Roi des Francs” or “King of the Franks” in English. France officially
the French Republic is a country in Western Europe. France is a
secular country in which freedom of religion is a constitutional
right. France is semi presidential republic with its capital
in Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural commercial
Centre. Tourism in France contributes the major part of economy, 30% of
which comes from international visitors and 70% from domestic tourism spending.
The national currency of France is the "Euro". Of the languages of France, the national language, French, other commonly used languages are English, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic and Portuguese.
France is a geographically
diverse country where weather conditions vary from region to
region. Overall, you can expect three different types of climate. France
generally enjoys cool winters and mild summers except along the Mediterranean
where mild winters and hot summers are the norm.
SPRING IN FRANCE
Pleasant, temperate
conditions tend to reign in spring, with chillier temperatures in March and
early April giving way to warmer weather later in the season.
SUMMER IN FRANCE
With the exception of the
western coastal areas—which tend to be more temperate—summer conditions in
France are typically warm or hot.
WINTER IN FRANCE
Winter in France is
generally quite chilly, even in more temperate coastal regions. Snowfall is
rare outside of the mountainous regions of the Alps and Pyrenees.
Travelling France is good almost in any seasons.
Whether you need or you do not need a short-stay visa to visit European France or its overseas territories, collectivities, departments, and regions, it all depends on your nationality.
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France
requires
Schengen Visa (A Schengen
visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any
members of the Schengen Area, per stays up to 90 days for tourism or
business purposes. The Schengen visa is the most
common visa for Europe).
·
If
the visa sticker in your passport says “Schengen States” or “États Schengen” or
the same words in another EU language, then you can travel in the whole
Schengen territory with that visa, as soon as it becomes valid.
·
It
must have been issued within the last 10 years and valid for a minimum of 3
months after the end of your planned stay in France. The passport must have at
least two blank pages in order to be able to put the visa sticker on it.
·
You
need Travel Medical Insurance that covers a minimum of €30,000 for your
entire stay in France and the Schengen.
·
Certificate
of criminal record of the home country– showing that candidate has no open
crime case involvement
·
Travel
Itinerary.
·
Proof
of the Accommodation arranged in France.
·
Proof
that you have the financial means to cover your whole stay in France and other
Schengen countries if you are planning to. This could be: a bank statement no
older than three days covering the last three months or a scholarship
certificate stating how much you will be receiving during your whole stay.
NICE:
The city is
nicknamed Nice la Belle, which means “Nice the Beautiful”, which
is also the title of the unofficial anthem of Nice. Nice is Located in
the French Riviera, on the south east coast of France. Through the ages,
the town has changed hands many times. Its strategic location and port
significantly contributed to its maritime strength. Nice has the second
largest hotel capacity in the country and it is one of its most visited cities.
Nice hosts many festivals throughout the year, such as the Nice
Carnival and the Nice Jazz Festival. Terra-Amata, an archaeological
site dating from the Lower Palaeolithic age, is situated near
Nice.
BORDEAUX:
With the years, the city changed its name several times, from Bordiaus to Bordèu, it was also called Bordale and finally Bordeaux. The stunning city of Bordeaux is beyond the fame of its wine region. Bordeaux is not just famous for its wine. The city’s tourism is one of its major sectors, and if you are looking to have a nice time in southwestern France, the city will surprise you in epic proportions. From historical monuments, sensational gastronomic scenes, interesting museums, velvety wines, to a vibrant atmosphere, Bordeaux’s fame is in a class of its own.
PARIS:
LYON:
The city is
known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the
production and weaving of silk and in modern times has developed a reputation
as the capital of gastronomy in France. City also have Opera and the Célestins (A municipal theatre).
MARSEILLE:
One of
Europe's oldest cities, Marseille is the second-largest metropolitan area in
France after Paris. Marseille is a major French center for trade and industry,
with excellent transportation infrastructure (roads, sea port and airport). With its beaches, history, architecture and culture (24
museums and 42 theatres), Marseille is one of the most visited cities in France. Marseille municipality acts to develop Marseille as a
regional nexus for entertainment in the south of France with high concentration
of museums, cinemas, theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants, fashion shops, hotels,
and art galleries.
NANTES:
Nantes
derives its name from the Namnètes, a Gallic tribe who made it their capital.
The city is the sixth-largest in France. It is the third-highest-ranking
city in France, after Paris and Lyon. Nantes has several
museums. The Fine Art Museum is the city's largest. Nantes has
several large sports facilities. The largest is the Stade de la Beaujoire,
built for UEFA Euro 1984.
STRASBOURG:
For
visitors wanting to see Paris and one other French city - or indeed just one
French city other than Paris, Strasbourg is the place. It was
captured in the 5th century by the Franks, who called it Strateburgum, from
which the present name is derived. The island was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
site in 1988. Strasbourg’s 11th–15th-century Cathedral of
Notre-Dame, damaged in 1870 and again in World War II, has been
carefully restored. The city has several well-preserved old streets with
wooden houses, as well as some picturesque canals.
ANNECY:
It lies along the northwestern shore of Lake Annecy at the
entrance to one of the closes of the Savoy Pre-Alps, south of Geneva.
Annecy has hosted the Annecy International Animated Film
Festival since 1960. The Annecy basin is one of the world's leading
locations for the sport of paragliding, an activity of some economic
importance to the region. Annecy is
also popular for watersports like sailing, rowing, wakeboarding, water skiing) and
winter sports (alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing. It mostly served as a prison and courthouse until the French Revolution.
It again was a prison during World War II. The Palais de l'Ile was classified
as a Historical
Monument in 1900, and today houses a local history museum.
TOULOUSE:
Toulouse is a city in southwestern France. It is popularly known as the "Pink City" due to the rose-colored bricks used in the construction of most of the city's buildings. As the headquarters for Airbus, an Airbus guided tour is the landmark tourist activity in the city. The University of Toulouse is one of the oldest in Europe. Toulouse has many interesting churches, but three of them are of remarkable architectural and historical interest.
LILLE:
Lille is a
city at the northern part of France. The major financial sources for the
city in the past were centered on the finance, retail industry, textile
manufacturing, food industry and mechanical industry. There are various points
of interest that you can visit when you are in Lille. Those include Jardin des
Plantes de Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille Cathedral and Jardin
botanique Nicolas Boulay.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower in Paris, France.
This enormous limestone bridge, built by the Romans, is an engineering masterpiece.
Located in the south of France, about 25 km away from Avignon and the city of Nimes .
The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
It is located in the department of Yvelines, in the region of France, about 20 kilometers ,
southwest of the Centre of Paris.
Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France.
The Arena of Nîmes is a Roman amphitheater, situated in the French city of Nîmes.
- Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy , France.
The Louvre, or the Louvre Museum, is the world's largest art museum and
a historic monument in Paris, France.
The Loire Valley, spanning 280 kilometers ,
is a valley located in the middle stretch of the Loire river in central France near the city of Nantes.
Located near the river Loire, Le Puy-en-Velay is the prefecture of the Haute-Loire department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-central France.
It was created in 1966 in the forest of la Coubre by Claude Caillé.
Located in the southeast of France, Verdon Gorge is 25 km long and up to 0.7 km deep. The river that runs through the centre of it has gorgeous turquoise water that is reminiscent of a tropical paradise.
The Great Dune of Pyla , located 60 km from Bordeaux in the Arcachon Bay area, France, happens to be the tallest sand dune in Europe.
The City of Science and Industry in Paris, is Europe’s largest science museum . Attracting up to 5M visitors a year, it is one of France’s key institutes for promoting science and science culture.
The Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the River Cher , near the small village of Chenonceaux in the Loire Valley in France.
Carcassonne is located in the south of France about 80 kilometres (50 mi) east of Toulouse.
Its strategic location between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea has been known since the Neolithic era.
The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
CASSOULET
The ingredients include duck confit, pork shoulder, sausage, and a lot of beans.
BOUILLABAISSE
It is essentially a fish chowder, and the best ones are made with fresh fish straight from the Mediterranean. It is usually served to large groups of people as it contains at least six different types of fish.
SOUPE AU PISTOU
Made of summer vegetables, pasta and a French version of pesto—an appetizing mix of pounded garlic, olive oil, and basil.
QUICHE LORRAINE
This dish is relatively easy to find as most food menus have this as an option. It consists of heavy cream, eggs, and bacon all rolled into a wonderful pie looking meal. Some of them do contain cheese as well, but it is more authentic to forego it.
FOIE GRAS
It is the fattened liver of a duck or goose, but it is a delicacy that tastes of buttery goodness. The dish is served as a mousse, parfait, or pate and is quite expensive, but definitely worth it.
TARTE TATIN
Tarte Tatin. Named after the hotel serving it as its signature dish, is a pastry in which the fruit (usually apples) is caramelised in butter and sugar before the tart is baked.
A BERET:
A SCARF:
In Paris, you can find one for any budget, material and
shape. It is a fashionable accessory which will keep you warm and stylish for
all of the winter while giving you that Parisian chic appearance that everyone
likes.
A PERFUME BOTTLE:
If you want to get a more refined gift, you should go for a bottle of perfume. Whether it is perfume a home or a person, your loved ones will be crazy about the delicate smells created by great Parisian perfumers. With this scented gift, they will travel to the most beautiful city in the world.
CHOCOLATES:
Chocolate is one of the greatest Parisian culinary
specialties. It is the reason why there are so many talented chef chocolatiers.
Here, you can find chocolate in all possible forms.
Who wouldn't Love France for its Perfect climate, Beautiful cities, cultural World heritage UNESCO historic sites, amazing foods and unique culture. France undoubtedly continues to reign as a global center of culture, style, art and authentic cuisine. Whether you sincerely want a fast-paced city break or a relaxing country excursion, you will find plenty to love throughout France.
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