Ah, France - a land where history, culture and elegance weave a breathtaking tapestry. Imagine cobbled streets bathed in golden light, whispering tales of centuries past. From the majestic spires of Notre-Dame to the sun-drenched vineyards of Bordeaux, France is a country of diverse landscapes and architectural wonders.
The aroma of freshly baked baguettes wafts through the air, mingled with the delicate scent of lavender fields in Provence. Paris, the city of light, dazzles with art, fashion and romance, while the French Riviera beckons with azure waters and glamorous retreats. In France, every corner tells a story, every meal is a celebration and every moment is a treasured memory. This is a place where past and present dance in harmonious elegance, inviting travellers to lose themselves in its timeless charm. What will you discover in this magical land?
Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasionally strong, cold, dry north-to-northwesterly wind know as the mistral.
Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African (Algerian, Moroccan, Tunisian), Indochinese, Basque minorities.
Hugging is a much less common form of greeting in France than in other countries, and may be received uncomfortably.
Crêpes — thin wheat or buckwheat flour batter pancakes filled with either sweet (chocolate, preserves, cream etc.) or savory (ham, sausage, cheese, mushroom, etc.) ingredients
High-income, advanced and diversified EU economy and euro user; strong tourism, aircraft manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors; ongoing pension reform protests; high public debts and COVID-19 spending increases; global environmental leader.