It is difficult to define France. In this beautiful country CO-exist the splendor of Paris roads, with the brilliant white of the ski slopes of the alps, the bucolic vineyards of the Burgundy and Champagne, majestic locks of the Loire and the relaxed lifestyle of the Mediterranean coasts. This diverse country offers endless possibilities for tourists.
Île de France
Paris is in „the Île de France “and is within the Chevreuse, Yvette or Essonne valleys, the forests in the Rambouillet, Saint Germain and Fontainebleau, a once spiritual region, where you can follows the steps of famous artists. Paris, the city of the lights, the capital of style, cannot be defined. It possesses monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Panthéon…; Latin quarters (Montmartre, the Marais, Saint Germain the Prés); world-wide famous museums (the Louvre, Quai d'Orsay, the Center Georges Pompidou, Institute of the Arab world etc.). Paris is visited time after time and people never get tired of the city with new wonders to explore each time.
Picardy
Picardy is located between Marne and Somme and has a historical and modern regions It was in this region in the northern province the francs, the ancestors of the Frenchmen, established themselves. As country of culture and cradle of Gothic art in the midst of a protected environment Picardy with an enormous number of art and natural resources presents itself. The cathedrals of Beauvais and Amiens, of Senlis, Laon or Noyon are beautiful examples of flashing Gothic art, which spread later in France and Europe. The charm of the small medieval small town Senlis or the splendor of the fitters of Pierrefonds, Coucy, Chantilly, trifle and Compiègne, are surrounded by wonderful gardens, parks and forests. A historical ambience, which revives with celebrations, festivals, clay/tone and light productions and picardian plays again. A further pleasure, which is inherited from past times is far common nowadays, is the good cooking: Picardy Baguette, lamb of the salt pastures at the coast or yeast cakes. The products of the area, grow in abundance due to the extremely generous nature, arrive with the largest gourmets appetite!
North Pas-de-Calais
Since the sun is not here as often as the south, the north Pas de Calais is often regarded as a cloudy-blessed area. It is nevertheless probably one of the merriest regions of France, always ready, to celebrate occassions. Fun fairs, celebrations, fanfares, carnivals: The beautiful traditions are deeply embodied in this historical area, with their innumerable towers. In order to come to the soul of the country somewhat nearer, one should mix with the local celebrations of collective joy. Where meals organised by th elocals are divided, with sea fruits (the famous fried shells, the typical Waterzoï - a kind fish-pot with chickens) and delicious beer, which is brewed in the region.
Champagne Ardenne
In the region of champagne, the symbol for holiday tendency, one can be only hospitable. The baptism Clovis in the rhyme, a drastic event in the history of the Champagne Ardenne, was the beginning of a long tradition of the Enthronement of the kings of France in this city. The city became famous in all other respects for its cathedral, which explains why UNESCO have give it a world cultural heritage status,including the palace, the Basilica and the museum Saint Rémi, buildings, which still supplement the numerous Roman buildings and impressive fortresses of the region. A rich cultural inheritance and nature for the active holidaymaker: Whether on foot, with wheels or on water, you can enjoy nature as it supposed to be. In addition Champagne Ardenne shows a certain talent for good cooking: Ardennen Ham, poultry sausage from Rethel, Trüffel from strike Marne, cheese specialities from Langres or Chaource rank among the delicacies of this area.
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