FRANCE - COUNTRY OF INSPIRATION
Former Imperial power and country of scientific discovery and thinkers who have helped to shape Western Culture.
France has the largest area of land in the European Union. The country possesses a large variety of landscapes. From Northern coastal plains to the French Alps in the South East and Pyrennes in the South west of France. Mont Blanc at 4,807m is the highest point in Western Europe. The country also has one of the most popular areas for package holidays in Brittany. As well as being popular for package holidays in Cote d’azur and package holidays in Provence.
The country of France was instrumental in changing it’s currency and the other 15 European Union member states, to adopt the Euro. It has the sixth largest economy by nominal GDP in the world. With 81.9 million French holiday makers per year, France is the World’s foremost tourist destination. The capital Paris, renowned for it’s elegance and romance, is France’s most popular holiday destination for Paris city breaks as well as longer Paris all inclusive deals. There also many tourists to religious sites such as Lourdes.
France’s major cities are Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Toulouse, Nice and Lyon. The country is secular and the main religious group is Christian though there are large minorities of Jewish, Muslims, and Buddhists worshippers.
The French have played a leading part in the artistic development of the Western world. In painting with Impressionists such as Monet and Renoir. In literature with giants such as Sartre, Rambo, Rousseau and Moliere.
France has much to offer the holiday maker. Whether you seek culture and elegance, fun and adventure holidays, beach package deals, relaxing breaks, or city break package deals, France holidays are sure to please.