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My France Travel Guide is created to provide interesting and useful travel information for people planning a visit to France. You can find here details about the major cities of France with new information added regularly.

France is a country in Western Europe. With a size of 674,843 square kilometers (260,558 sq miles), France is the biggest country in Continental Europe. It shares a border with many other European countries including with Belgium and Luxeumbourg to the northeast, Germany and Switzerland to the east, Italy to the southeast, and Spain to the southwest. In addition, the tiny principality of Monaco forms an enclave to the south of France while Andorra is a small independent country between France and Spain. Across the English Channel lies the British Isles to the northwest.


Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux, France
Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux, France
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 The 2010 estimate places the population of France at around 65.4 million. It is the fifth largest economy in the world by nominal Gross Domestic Product, and the 8th largest by Purchasing Power Parity. The capital of France is Paris. This city of 2.2 million is located in a Métropolitan area of 11.7 million people. It is both the largest city within one of the most populated Métropolitan areas in Europe.

In addition to mainland France, which is called Métropolitan France, the country also count a number of territories in North America, the Caribbean, South America, southern Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and Antarctica. The forms of government in these territories range from overseas department to overseas collectivity.


Basilique Saint Amable, Riom, Auvergne, France
Basilique Saint Amable, Riom, Auvergne, France
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 France is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It has much to offer in terms of sights and is particularly famous for its cuisine, history, fashion and culture. In this Travel Guide to France, I want to provide you with a description of every major tourist destination and sight that the country has to offer. You will find these listed on the right column. When I complete describing each destination, I will place a link to this page, so check back often as the information is added regularly.

France Travel Information

  • Official Name: France
  • Capital: Paris (2,208,900)
  • Population of France: 60,656,000
  • Currency: Euro
  • Languages spoken: French
  • Religions: Roman Catholic (85%), Muslim, Protestant, others
  • Size: 547,030 sq km (204,134 sq miles)

    • When to visit France

    The best time is spring, around May. If you are going to France for skiing, then it's winter that is best in the French Alps and the Pyrenees.


    Bourges Cathedral, France
    Bourges Cathedral, France
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    What to wear in France

    Lightweight clothing for summer and waterproof gear for the mountains. Warm clothing required in winter, including along the Mediterranean coasts.

    Budget Travel to France

    The following are the airports serving Paris:
    • Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is located 23km (14 miles) to the northeast of Paris. It is the biggest airport in France and a major travel hub for Europe. It also consists of many terminals, and can be confusing. Allow ample time to find your way around, especially if you need to transit. CDG is the homebase for national carrier Air France, which uses Terminal 2 along with its SkyTeam Alliance partners Dutch KLM, AeroMexico, Alitalia, US Continental, NorthWest, Delta Airlines and Korean Air.

      Trains connecting CDG to Paris runs every 15 minutes, costs €8.50 and makes the journey to the Châtelet-Les Halles station in 40 minutes. There is a high-speed TGV train station within the airport that provides connection to Lille and Brussels to the north, and Rennes and Nantes to the south, bypassing Paris.
    • Orly International Airport (ORY) is the older airport serving Paris. It is used by Air France for domestic flights, as well as other international carriers for European destinations. Orly is forty minutes from Paris on OrlyBus from the Métro Denfert-Rochereau station, and the fare is €6.
    • Aéroport de Paris Beauvais Tillé (BVA) is another airport serving Paris. This small regional airport is used by low cost carriers including Ryanair.
    Eure-et-Loir Chartes Les bords de l'Eure, France
    Eure-et-Loir Chartes Les bords de l'Eure, France
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    France Entry Requirements

    Nationals of US, Australia, Canada, Britain and other EU countries do not need a visa for entering France.

    Budget Travel within France

    By flight The following airlines provide domestic flights within France:
  • Air France
  • Airlinair
  • Air Corsica
  • Twin Jet
  • easyJet
  • Hex'Air
  • Air Austral

    • How to explore France by Train

    Trains are a great way to explore France. The national railway company is called SNCF, which stands for Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français. The Voyages SNCF website shows you the schedules and allows you to book interregional trains. For regional trains, go to Ter-SNCF website.

    How to explore France by Car

    Car rental is plentiful and offers a great way to discover the "off the beaten track" France. Pre-paying for your vehicle gives the best value for cheap car hire in France and avoids any surprises for added extras when you pick up the vehicle. Rental locations can be found throughout the country in all major cities, towns and airports.

    How to make sense of the currency of France

    France uses the Euro, €. Banknotes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 while coins are in denominations of 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, €1 and €2. Banking hours are from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

    At time of writing (Oct 2007), USD1.00 = EUR0.71 For the latest exchange go to the Oanda Currency Converter.

    Travel Insurance

    Be sure to get yourself covered for your trip: Travel Insurance for France - French Travel Insurance.


    Cabanes tchanquées near Arcachon, France
    Cabanes tchanquées near Arcachon, France
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    Most Famous Sights in France

    1. Eiffel Tower
    2. Millau Viaduct
    3. Mont Saint-Michel

    Regions of France

    1. Alsace
    2. Aquitaine
    3. Auvergne
    4. Brittany
    5. Burgundy
    6. Centre
    7. Champagne-Ardenne
    8. Franche-Comté
    9. Île-de-France
    10. Languedoc-Roussillon
    11. Limousin
    12. Lorraine
    13. Lower Normandy
    14. Midi-Pyrénées
    15. Nord-Pas-de-Calais
    16. Pays de la Loire
    17. Picardy
    18. Poitou-Charentes
    19. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
    20. Rhône-Alpes
    21. Upper Normandy

    Territorial Collectivity of France

    1. Corsica

    Overseas Regions of France

    1. French Guiana
    2. Guadeloupe
    3. Martinique
    4. Réunion

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France

    1. Chartres Cathedral
    2. Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay
    3. Palace and Park of Versailles
    4. Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
    5. Vézelay, Church and Hill
    6. Amiens Cathedral
    7. Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
    8. Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay
    9. Palace and Park of Fontainebleau
    10. Roman Theatre and its Surroundings and the "Triumphal Arch" of Orange
    11. From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the production of open-pan salt
    12. Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe
    13. Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve
    14. Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy
    15. Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)
    16. Strasbourg - Grande Île
    17. Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Remi and Palace of Tau, Reims
    18. Paris, Banks of the Seine
    19. Bourges Cathedral
    20. Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge
    21. Canal du Midi
    22. Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    23. Pyrénées - Mont Perdu
    24. Historic Site of Lyons
    25. Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
    26. Belfries of Belgium and France
    27. Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion
    28. The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes
    29. Provins, Town of Medieval Fairs
    30. Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret
    31. Bordeaux, Port of the Moon
    32. Fortifications of Vauban
    33. Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems
    34. Episcopal City of Albi
    35. Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Reunion Island

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    4. Chambres d'hôte
    5. Château Hotel
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    7. Holiday Homes
    8. Restaurants with Rooms
    9. Camping in France

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