Holidaying in France

About the city

The crowd is drawn to the ski slopes of the Alps sparkling, sunny vineyards and sun-drenched beaches of this beautiful country. France is a country that attracts more tourists than any other country. It is easy to see why this is the case given the high reputation of France for fine wines, good food, high fashion and relaxed lifestyle. But while France is undoubtedly a place to eat and drink until your heart is content, it is much more to this fascinating country kitchens peak only. Spring is the best time to be here, and those interested in winter sports can drop in the Alps and Pyrenees with some polar gear. Summers are hot and winters are moderate. A coat of all time and a pair of comfortable shoes are a must. Women, in particular, should wear cocktail dresses that some restaurants ask. When visiting a religious site, refrain from wearing short-sleeved shirt and shorts, because they are disliked at such places.

Culture

English is widely spoken here, but French is the official language. The handshake is
customary greeting and women should be kissed on both cheeks and should be treated
as sir or ma'am. The French are known for their people and for the chic sportswear
and of course perfumes. Nudism is allowed on some beaches only. Social functions, fine
restaurants, clubs and call for more formal dressing. When at a formal dinner, wait for the host
gestures to start dinner. Smoking is prohibited in public places.

Site Seeing

Paris, city of love, is a massive city with many attractions in remotely accessible through
very efficient public transport system. He has over 80 museums and 200 arts
galleries. A trip to Disneyland and the Eiffel Tower will be the magnificent trip worthwhile.
The attractive tourists spots are the Arc de Triomphe, which extends over the grave of a
unknown soldier, the forbidding gothic architecture of Notre-Dame, the picturesque
Sacre Coeur, to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Moulin Rouge and boat tours along the
Seine. Get the Carte Musées-Monuments pass, which gives access to 70 monuments and
museums.

Shopping

Although service tax is included in the bill, a humble tip will not cost much. An extra dollar can be given as tip to the waiter. A tip of $ 2, you can leave the bus drivers.

Getting There

The national airline that operates here is Air France. Many low-cost airlines, too, provide services in the United Kingdom. Paris-Charles de Gaulle also known as Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is the major airport of France, which is 23 km from the city. Coaches, taxis, limousines services are provided at the airport. The installation of railroad by the airport, claims to reach all the terminals within eight minutes. These trains run 24 hours. The other airports that offer flight services are Paris-Orly, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon and Toulouse.

Ferry and cruise trips can be made from ports such as Atlantic, North Sea, the Mediterranean, and Havre.