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No other place could be a better choice than France to spend a vacation. France has always topped the list of the most visited countries of the world. France offers every thing one would like to see on a vacation - splendid natural beauty, mesmerizing mountains, wonderful beaches, and the city of Paris with all its historic sculptures, breathtaking monuments and interesting people. Apart from that France has good things to offer to make one's stay an enjoyable one with variety of tasty cuisines and world famous wines. Above all, spending a vacation in France is not at all expensive except for the city of Paris.
The city of the lights, Paris is one finest cities on the globe. Situated on the banks of river Seine, Paris, with its neighboring areas, offer a host of places to visit like the Eiffel Tower, famous works of art and sculpture. A vacation spent in Paris is thus the most interesting one.
Northern France bordering the town of Lille and the English Channel is mainly a flat land similar to the land structure of Netherlands and Belgium. The Grand Place in Lille resembles Brussels. Western France is inclined towards the coast of Atlantic. Normandy and Brittany in the North has Neolithic sites which are the reminders of the Celtic root of the people not found in other parts of the country. The place has rugged coast, lovely beaches and small towns with harbors.
The eastern part of the country has regions like Alsace, Franche Comte, Lorraine and Burgundy. Famous wines like pinot noirs, chardonnays and the famous Yellow Wine is produced here.
The central region of France is quieter than any other part of France. Chartres is one of the finest of the French cities with its cathedrals and Tours. Alps offer a nice place to visit and ideal for skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
The South of France with its Roman relics, tasty food and superb natural beauty draws a lot of visitors every year. The places like Marseilles, Orange, Arles and Toulon are cities to be seen at any cost. Provence has tiny scattered villages. Dordogne, lying in the South West of France, represents a typical French region. The place offers a splendid site for vacation with magnificent natural sights, attractive towns and excellent food. The Languedoc is known for its separate language and culture. To the south of the Languedoc, lies the Pyrenees demarcating France and Spain is ideal for hiking and skiing. Other important places to visit are the towns of Toulouse and Montpellier.
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