Holiday in France
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The travel experts at Holiday Hamster can plan your trip to France, taking care of all the details, so all you have to think about is what to pack.
France’s Attractions
France is a country in Western Europe bordered by Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra and Italy. The country is known for its famous cities and monuments, food, and the beautiful coastal region in the south.
Paris, the country’s capital city, is one of the most visited cities in the world and is often known as the “City of Love”. The city, as well as the language, is thought to be one of the most romantic in the world and is the symbol of love and romance.
France is world-famous for its incredible food, and French gastronomy is the world leader in fine dining. French food culture has been named a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, which solidifies it as one of the greatest food nations of the world.
Capital of Love
The capital city of Paris has plenty to offer travellers of all ages. Museums, monuments, art, fashion and one of the most famous landmarks in the world – the Eiffel Tower.
The city is a vibrant, cosmopolitan blend of historical buildings such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Notre Dame, to the modern glass pyramid of the Louvre museum and the world-famous shopping area of Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
It is separated into 20 arrondissements, each with its unique offering, from luxury shopping in the 1st to the quaint, cobbled streets of Montmartre in the 18th.
Beyond Paris
As well as Paris, France has many beautiful cities and towns to explore, such as Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux and Nice.
The 13 different regions of the country all offer many activities for prospective travellers. Skiing in the French Alps is a popular pastime, and the area attracts many tourists during the winter months, trying their hand at various winter sports.
Provence, Bordeaux and Champagne are all popular regions known for their production of wine and, of course, Champagne, and the south of France is the glitzy coastal gem where the rich and famous flock to enjoy the sun-soaked shores of the French Riviera.

- Time Difference: +1hrs
- Flight Time from the UK: 1.5hrs
- Capital City: Paris
- Population: 67.3 Million
- Official Language: French
- Currency: € Euro
FCDO Travel Advice
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