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Travel France, officially the French Republic French, is a
sovereign state whose territory consists of
metropolitan France in Western Europe and several
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overseas regions and territories.The metropolitan
area of France extends from the Mediterranean Sea
to the English Channel and the North Sea, and
from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is
bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany
to the northeast, Switzerland and Italy to the east,
and Andorra and Spain to the south. The overseas
territories include French Guiana in South America
and several islands in the Atlantic, Pacific and
Passed by: Indian oceans. The country's 18 integral regions
span a combined area of 643,801 square kilometers
and a total population of 67.0 million .Over the
Ivan R. Bello course of the 1st millennium BC the Greeks ,
Romans and Carthaginians established colonies
on the Mediterranean coast and offshore
Passed to: Islands.The Roman Republic annexed southern
Gaul as the province of Gallia Narbonensis in the
late 2nd century BC , and roman forces under Julius
Vargas Caeser conquered the rest of Gaul in the Gallic
Wars of 58-51 BC.
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From the boulevards of Paris to the
fashionable seaside resorts of the Côte d'Azur,
France offers some of the most beautiful scenery in
the world. France delights romantics with fairy-tale
castles, soaring cathedrals, and picture-perfect
villages, yet still impresses realists with its
progressive, contemporary style. Begin with the
Eiffel Tower, the modern emblem of France. Then
discover famous masterpieces of art at the Louvre
Museum. Spend a day pretending to be royalty at
the elegant Palace of Versailles. Save time for
leisurely gourmet meals; traditional French
gastronomy has been inscribed on the UNESCO
list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Each region
has its own distinctive cuisine and culture. Quaint
fishing villages of Brittany specialize in crêpes and
seafood, while cozy chalets in the French Alps
serve hearty cheese fondue with charcuterie.
Indulge in it all and savor the irresistible charm of
France.
1.Eiffel Tower
The symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower
is one of the world's most famous landmarks.
This feat of ingenuity is a structure of 8,000
metallic parts, designed by Gustave Eiffel
as a temporary exhibit for the World Fair of
1889. Originally loathed by critics, the
320-meter-high tower is now a beloved and
irreplaceable fixture of the Paris skyline. The
structure's unique gracefulness has earned it
the nickname of "Iron Lady." Visitors are
impressed by the tower's monumental size
and the breathtaking panoramas at each of
the three levels. Tourists can dine with a
view at the first level or indulge at the
Michelin-starred Jules Vernes restaurant on
the second level. At the exhilarating height
of 276 meters, the top level offers a sweeping
outlook over the city of Paris and beyond-
extending as far as 70 kilometers on a clear
day.
2.Louvre Museum
3.Palace of Versailles
In the former royal palace of French Kings, the
Louvre is an incomparable museum that ranks
More than just a royal residence, Versailles was
among the top European collections of fine arts.
designed to show off the glory of the French
Many of Western Civilization's most famous works
monarchy. "Sun King" Louis XIV transformed his
are found here including the Mona Lisa by
father's small hunting lodge into an opulent palace
Leonardo DaVinci, the Wedding Feast at Cana by
with a sumptuous Baroque interior. The palace
Veronese, and the 1st-century-BC Venus de Milo
became Louis XIV's symbol of absolute power and
sculpture. The collection owes its wealth to the
set the standard for princely courts in Europe.
contributions of various kings who lived in the
Architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart created the
Louvre. Other pieces were added as a result of
elegant Baroque facade and lavish interior. The
France's treaties with the Vatican and the Republic
famous Hall of Mirrors is where courtiers waited
of Venice, and from the spoils of Napoléon I. The
for an audience with the king. This dazzling hall
Louvre has an astounding collection of 30,000
sparkles with sunlight that enters through the
artworks, including countless masterpieces. It's
windows and is reflected off massive ornamental
impossible to see it all in a day or even in a week.
mirrors. Versailles is equally renowned for its
Focus on a shortlist of key artworks for the most
formal French gardens featuring decorative pools,
rewarding experience.
perfectly trimmed shrubbery, and charming
fountains. Beyond the formal gardens is Marie-
Antoinette's hamlet, a make-believe pastoral
village where the queen came to dress up as a
peasant and escape court life.