Voyage France

Planning a voyage to France, are you? Then you would do better by learning some French first. French people are the most patriotic about the use of their own language in their own country. Even if they were to know the English that would be your wont to use there, they will simply stare at you as if they think you are from Mars or what.

In fact it would be better if you are from Venus, because the French happen to be the most romantic people on the Earth. If you can appreciate the sensitivities with which the French are associated with, they would gladly play host to you in France and guide you around in their native city or town.

The wonder about France in the above respect is that it is actually a multi-racial country and is a veritable feast for the arts appreciator. France is also pleasure country. If you like romance, literature, music, painting, opera, dance, or architecture, France will beckon you easily to savor its vast splendor in these areas. France is also wine country if you happen to savor the delights that the world famous Burgundy wine can offer you.

Paris is of course the centerpiece of any holiday tourist's attraction in France. It has all the requisites that will make you love the atmosphere of the place. Ardent honeymooners never fail to include Paris in their itinerary. The Moulin Rouge, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the Pantheon, the Sacre Coeur, and of course the Eiffel Tower are landmarks in Paris.

For the arts lover, the Louvre offers the world's best offerings in paintings, antiques, sculpture, and architecture. A trip to Paris is never complete without the customary boat ride down the Seine River. Other places of tourist interest in Paris are the Notre Dame church and the customary chocolate sharing with your beloved in a Montmartre café. I personally feel that a visit to Paris is never over unless you savor the culinary delights of the famous Wilson Restaurant there.

The climate in France is temperate and has beneficial effects on your health. Towards the southeast in France you have mountainous country that can offer you beautiful scenery. The French side of the Alps is host to Mont Blanc its highest peak (4,808 meters). It is hexagonal in shape and is therefore known as I'Hexagone by the French.

If you happen to be in France during the Tour de France cycle race, it is a delight to watch some of the world's best cyclists display their skills. The stamina and endurance that they have is simply awesome. They not only have to ride their cycles in the plains but also up the highly treacherous mountain roads.

So prepare well for your trip to France and do not forget to carry your camera to capture the most nostalgic moments on film. As the French say, Bon Voyage to you and have a nice time in France.