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Monday, June 18, 2012

5 Amazing French Destinations to Enjoy Memorable Weekends


France a perfect holiday destination having abundant castles, world renounced museums, popular cities and cathedrals. Few cities, which are very popular in the country and that attracts millions of visitors throughout the year, are Paris, Versailles, Strasbourg, Lyon, Toulouse, Louvre and Bordeaux. Many tourists head to France to taste its delightful cuisines, cheese, wine and bread. The country has a glorious history, captivating beaches and the French people are polite and welcomes the tourists. Here is a list of popular tourist destinations in France.

Here is a list of the popular crowd pulling French attractions that fascinate many overseas visitors.

1. Paris:


One great city of France that is considered a perfect romantic destination on earth is none other than Paris. The popular tourists attractions of the city are awful and breathtaking. The city is also a perfect spot to witness the glory of true French culture. The city narrow paths, outdoor cafes, bakeries and leisure restaurants, local residents singing and playing musical instruments, all together make Paris as a true romantic destination for overseas tourists.

The city has ample attractions ranging from a number of historic chateaux to castles like Chateau de Versailles and kids love to visit Eiffel Tower, as well as Disneyland in Paris. The city is moderately dense and many vacationers prefer to stroll to enjoy the essence and sob in at the beautiful gardens and abundant iconic attractions.

2. French Alps:


The famous French Alps are just a portion of the large chain of European Alps mountains. These mountains are wide-known for their mountaineering and Alpine Skiing. Excellent ski sport activities are organised throughout the year at French Alps and many overseas visitors come here to take part in mountain trekking and climbing. Other sport attractions of French Alps are paragliding, famous water rafting and golfing. The Alps regions is also well-know for its gorgeous beauty and stunning alpine lakes like Lac de Bourget, Lac d'Annecy and Lac Leman. Getting to French Alps is very as there is a popular international airport located at Grenoble.

3. Rhone Alps:


Located towards the south of France, Rhone Alps are very popular for their infinite array of amusements and eye-catching attractions that it exhibits to the visitors. The region’s capital is Lyon and is the 2nd largest metropolitan city next to Paris. France was greatly influenced by the economic, political and traditional developments of Rhone Alps region. The region is the home for many great successful football teams. Popular gastronomic specialities served in this region are salami, quenelles and Lyon sausage.

4. Loire Valley:


The Loire Valley region is a fascinating land of rolling green hills, flowers and world-famous vineyards dotted with an array of famous French cathedrals. Many renounced writers and poets consider Loire Valley as their hometown and visit this region every year to get new inspirations and thoughts. Popular tourist attractions of Loire valley are Tours, Chartres, Orleans, Blois, Chambord and Bourges.

5. Bordeaux:


Bordeaux is very popular port city known for its wine and artful buildings. Many wine lovers and travel enthusiasts come here to learn the traditional wine making procedure of Bordeaux. Many wine fairs and historical world heritage destinations are located in Bordeaux. Discover this bustling city on foot, by tram, by tourist coach or on a sight-seeing bus. During the Bordeaux Wine Festival, tourists can witness the architectural glory of Bordeaux, its surrounding vineyards and traditional assets.

Apart from these tourist destinations, there are many other fascinating locations in France which are perfect for a short weekend breaks. So, check all these attractions and enjoy a memorable weekend in France.

Author Bio: Julei Helen is keen on traveling and loves sharing her travel experiences for about ten years with other travelers. She’s currently writing the articles, blogs for a leading cheap ferries operator website in the UK. She writes about travel destinations worth visiting, provides travel tips, travel advices and things to do and avoid to get the most out of your trip.

Julei

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