France receives more visitors each year than is equal to the whole normal population of the country. An age old, traditional and romantic destination France is filled to bursting point with spectacular architecture, artistic quality and rustic enclaves. Sophistication is the order of the day throughout France from the original centre of romance Paris to chic Canned in the south and the whole route in between opportunities for high class living are in abundance. Each region of France has it's own unique customs, cuisines and landscape. Packed with hidden gems and undiscovered spots that don't appear in the guidebooks to enjoy France to its full potential a car, a map and a boot full of wine is the most relaxing and awarding way to do it. |
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Any springtime visit must factor in a visit to Cannes and the surrounding area any time in May for the prestigious annual film festival where big name stars and small time independent producers battle for the top Golden Palm prize. a visit at any time must be complimented with foods that are envied by nations throughout the world.
The exported goods hold no torch to what the French like to keep for themselves. Cheeses with over 365 options, one for each day of the year, and wines are always the obvious choice. Champagne in Champagne, Dijon mustard in Dijon and Brie bought in Brie. Or be brave and give esgargot a try, farmed snails covered in garlicy butter. Smell the arm loads of baguettes cooked freshly each morning, crumble a warm buttery croissant with bucket loads of fresh strong morning coffee and simply sit back and enjoy the inviting ambiance of the French lifestyle.
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