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France at a Glance

France is a country located in Western Europe. France has been the world's most popular tourist destination for over twenty years (81.9 million in 2007) and it's geographically one of the most diverse countries in Europe. Its cities contain some of the greatest treasures in Europe, its countryside is prosperous and well tended and it boasts dozens of major tourist attractions, like Paris, Côte d'Azur (the French Riviera), the Atlantic beaches, the winter sport resorts of the Alps, the Castles of Loire Valley, Brittany, Normandy: Mont Saint Michel.

The country is renowned for its gastronomy (particularly wines and cheeses), history, culture and fashion.

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Interesting Places in France

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France is divided into 22 administrative regions, which themselves can be grouped into 7 main "cultural regions", which share common points.

Ile de France

The region surrounding the French capital, Paris.

Northern France (Nord-Pas de Calais, Picardie, and Haute-Normandie)

A region where the world wars have left many scars.

Northeast France (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne and Franche-Comté)

A region where wider European culture (and especially Germanic culture) has merged with the French, giving to interesting results.

Great West (Brittany, Basse-Normandie, and Pays de la Loire)

An ocean region with a culture greatly influenced by the ancient Celtic peoples.

Central France (Centre-Val de Loire, Poitou-Charentes, Burgundy, Limousin, and Auvergne)

A largely agricultural and vinicultural region, featuring river valleys, chateaux and historic towns.

Southwestern France (Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrenees)

A region of sea and wine, with nice beaches over the Atlantic Ocean and young high mountains close to Spain.

Southeastern France (Rhône-Alpes, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and the Mediterranean island of Corsica)

The primary tourist region of the country outside of Paris, with a warm climate and azure sea, contrasting with the mountainous French Alps.

The world-famous Loire Valley - best known for its wines and chateaux - extends across two regions in west and central France. Corsica is a large French island located to the south-east of mainland France in the west Mediterranean Sea (close to Nice on one side and Livorno, Italy).

Resorts in France

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HOTEL DE CRILLON - Paris

Of all the luxury hotels in Paris, the Hotel de Crillon is the richest in history and culture. The hotel's exceptional location on the Place de la Concorde places it just steps away from many of the city's finest museums, historic sights, fashionable shopping streets and beautiful gardens.

HOTEL LE MEURICE - Paris

The lovely hotel is placed right between Place de la Concorde and the Grand Louvre, facing the beautiful Tuileries Gardens. Each floor has a distinct style and personality. Space and silence provide the utmost in luxury and comfort.

HOTEL DU PALAIS - Biarritz

Lulled for over a century by the waves of the ocean, this grandeous french palace, formerly the summer mansion of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, gives itself to its guests, like a long-held promise and an invitation to taste the sweet harmony of this region.

PALAIS DE LA MEDITERRANEE - Nice

Constructed in 1929, the Palais de la Mediterranee became a legend over 75 years. Le Palais de la Mediterranee is a landmark in Nice, the gateway to the French Alps and the French Riviera, and offers far more than most luxury hotels.

THE MERCURE BORDEAUX CHATEAU CHATRONS - Bordeaux

The Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons is located in the former wine merchants' district and still has its Victorian facade, giving it a distinct identity and a style that blends in with the city architecture. Ideally located in the old wine trade district, our Hotel is a quality reference for business and tourist guests alike.

HOTEL CHATEAU DE LA TOUR - Cannes

Chateau de la Tour is located only 250 meters away from the beaches, close to the downtown area, this beautiful 18th century structure is located at the heart of a park, in the Cannes highlands, and gives way to a breathtaking view of the sea as well as the massif of Estérel. The Chateau de la Tour was built in true French Provencal style.

HOTEL VILLA MASSALIA - Marseille

A stunning new contemporary hotel designed by Didier Rogeon, whose unique architectural style was inspired by the 18th century Chateau Borély. In a spectacular position, on the edge of Borély Park, overlooking the Mediterranean sea in the chic leisure district of Marseille and surrounded by green open spaces, a rare find in this busy city.

 

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