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Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

Lyon, also known as Liyon in Arpetan, is a city in east-central France in the region Rhône-Alpes. Lyon is the second-largest French urban area, the first being Paris and the third Marseille. It is a major center of business, situated between Paris and Marseille, and has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy. The local professional football team, Olympique Lyonnais, has increased the profile of Lyon internationally through participation in European football championships. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais. Together with its suburbs and satellite towns, Lyon forms the second-largest metropolitan area in France after that of Paris. Lyon is also a major industrial center specializing in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotech industries. Lyon was historically known as the silk capital of the world. The city is known as the culinary capital of France. It also hosts numerous international headquarters like Interpol, Euronews, International Agency for Research on Cancer or Cité Scolaire Internationale de Lyon. The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Lille Travel Guide

Lille

Lille is a city in northern France. It is the principal city of the Lille Métropole, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country behind those of Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Lille is situated on the Deûle River, near France's border with Belgium. It is the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region and the prefecture of the Nord department. A former major textile manufacturing centre, Lille forms the heart of a larger conurbation, regrouping Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing and Villeneuve d'Ascq, which is France's 4th-largest urban conglomeration with a 1999 population of over 1.1 million.

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Bordeaux Travel Guide

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a port city located on the western Atlantic coast of France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region and its inhabitants are called Bordelais. Bordeaux is an absolute paradise for shopaholics, history buffs and wine aficionados. This city is worldwide famous for its wines and also for its splendid gothic cathedrals and 18th century mansions. Bordeaux is a thriving city filled with shops, amazing historic attractions and nestled in the heart of wine country.

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Cannes Travel Guide

Cannes

Cannes is the gateway to the world of beauty and glamour. Located in the pleasing Cote d'Azur region, Cannes is one of the most beautiful cities of France and is known for its world-class beaches, museums, and historic sites etc which never fail to impress its visitors. The city is also popular because of the annual International Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is a much loved holiday destination for rich and celebrities as it is world-famous for its extravagance and liveliness. Most of the people visit Cannes in summers, when the long sandy beaches, glitzy nightclubs, attractive shops etc everything is there to make it an excellent holiday. The city has luxurious hotels and beach resorts, casinos, golf resorts, designer shops and everything that is essential for leisure and recreation.

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Dijon Travel Guide

Dijon

Dijon has an exceptional architectural heritage, one of the first sectors safeguarded in France. The city is half modern, half medieval, with soaring buildings and lovely, romantic half-timbered houses scattered everywhere around the town centre. The art lovers will love Dijon as there are several museums to make you enchanted. Dijon also preserves many buildings of the ducal period which are among the finest in France. With pleasant weather, golden historical places to visit and traditional delicacies make it a perfect destination for holidays.

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Marseille Travel Guide

Marseille

Marseille, known as Massalia in earlier times, is the second largest city of France. After Paris and Lyon, Marseille forms the third largest metropolitan area, with a population record of 1,516,340 at the 1999 census and was estimated to be 1,605,000 in 2007. Marseille is the largest commercial port of France situated on the south east coast on the Mediterranean. This city is the administrative capital of Bouches-du-Rhône department as well as of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The inhabitants of Marseille are known as Marseillais. The main cultural attractions of this city are Opera, Hip Hop music and Gastronomy.

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Strasbourg Travel Guide

Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace region of France and is most widely known for hosting a number of important European institutions. It is also famous for its beautiful historical centre - the Grande Ile, which was the first city centre to be classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in a metropolitan area spanning across the river into the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The city itself is the seat of the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Ombudsman, the Eurocorps, the European Audiovisual Observatory and, most famously, the European Parliament, which also holds sessions in Brussels.

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Paris Travel Guide

Paris

Paris is the capital city of France and is located in Île-de-France region, on the Seine river, with an estimated population of 2,153,600 inhabitants. Paris is not only an economic center but also a learning and cultural city, the fashion of Paris is well known around the world, many famous fashion designers make their events in this city. This beautiful city brings out the romance in every soul. Art lovers, style buffs and gourmets are particularly well catered for if they holiday in Paris, while sightseers can indulge in world-famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower. Families with children enjoy the fantastic delights of EuroDisney, which is within easy reach of the city. During the first to fifth century Paris was called Lutetia but after this period it adopted its actual name. Paris is sometimes called 'The City of Light' because its cultural life and intellectual preeminance and also for its beautiful appearance. The French capital is one of the most wonderful cities around the world, a metropolis that satisfied all tourist's expectation and more, Paris has a seductive atmosphere. uld you wish to ascend the Tower it is advisable to arrive either very early morning or early evening as moving between the three levels can take several hours during busy periods. A great thing about Paris is its size. It is relatively small (only 105sqkm) which means that it is an ideal city to explore on foot. And explore you should. There is far more to Paris than the picture postcards would have us believe. Beyond the bustle of the Champs-Elysee with its over priced trendy restaurants and myriad US and Japanese tourists sporting baseball caps, sunglasses and point-&-press cameras there is a whole world of intrigue and adventure amongst the narrow side streets and alleys. Check out the back streets around Sacre Couer where unique shops sell one-off treasures made by local artisans or the often overlooked Jewish Quarter in the Marais district filled with delis, bakeries, shops and fascinating shops. Travel to Paris at any time of year and it will be a holiday to remember. The city is notorious for its sudden rain showers, which can occur in summer or winter, but it is always possible to retreat indoors to explore the galleries of the Louvre, or perhaps experience the majesty of Notre Dame Cathedral, before emerging into the sunshine again to enjoy coffee and pastries at a pavement café. Many locals escape Paris in August when the heat can be oppressive and many restaurants close.

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Nice Travel Guide

Nice

Chamonix Travel Guide

Chamonix

Angers Travel Guide

Angers

Arles Travel Guide

Arles

Toulouse Travel Guide

Toulouse

Cognac Travel Guide

Cognac

About France

France is a country, officially known as The French Republic. Major portion of France spreads across Western Europe and, a Unitary Semi-Presidential Constitutional Republic form of government runs the country. For tourists, there won’t be any exaggeration in terming France as a paradise. To lay credence to the fact, in the year 2010, France attracted 78.95 million foreign tourists and became the most famous destination in the world.

  • Country

    France

  • Capital

    Paris

  • Currency

    euro (EUR), CFP Franc (XPF)

  • Chief attraction

    Eiffel Tower

  • Area

    674,843 square km (260,558 square miles)

  • Population

    65,350,000 (approx)

  • Language

    French (official)

  • Calling Code

    +33

  • Time Zone

    Summer (DST) - CEST(UTC+2)

Climate & Geography

Different parts in France experience three types of climates: Continental, Oceanic, and Mediterranean. In the western parts of the country, Oceanic climate dominates while in the eastern and central France, continental climate prevails. Southern regions in France witness the Mediterranean climate. The average temperature in France remains around 11° C. The average annual rainfall in the country ranges between light to moderate.

France is located between the latitudes and longitudes 48°51.4'N 2°21.05'E.

Territory & Capital : France shares borders with Monaco, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Andorra, and Germany from southwest to northeast. In the west, France borders Suriname with Brazil to its east and south. The capital of France is Paris. It is also one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world.

Suitable Visiting Seasons : The best time to visit France is either between April and June, or between September and November.

Transportation

Airlines, Railways, Ships and Road transport are readily available in France for commutation.

Tourist & Immigration Info

For details and queries regarding documents required and other guidelines for visiting the country, please contact the nearest embassy of France.

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