France is a beautiful country to explore and offers many areas of interest. One of the most famous areas is of course the Cote d'Azur, also known as the French Riviera that stretches from St. Tropez to Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and Menton. Museum lovers will cherish Paris since they have access to such world-class museums as the Louvre, the Picasso Museum and the Muse d'Orsay. And exploring Montmartre, the city's former artists community, then ascending Paris' highest hill to the Basilica of Sacr-Coeur is an experience no traveller should miss in Paris. The Chateau de Versailles, Louis XIV's opulent castle with its beautiful gardens, is just southwest of Paris. Paris is also a very popular entertainment hub. The city has fantastic opera houses, theatre and concert halls, dancehalls and discotheques and cinemas. Opra Garnier and Opera Bastille are two great opera houses in Paris and Bobino. Thtre Mogador and the Thtre de la Gat-Montparnasse are Paris' major theatres. Among other places of interest in France, Normandy of course is one of the primary historic sites of World War II and is an important destination for history buffs. Wine-growing regions such as Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne have their own charms. French cuisine has inspired discerning gourmets for centuries. The French High Alps offer beautiful vistas and excellent skiing in the winter. France is a very diverse tourist destination that will offer something for every taste. Tours in France Loire Valley: Discover the fairy tale castle of Chenonceau, straddling the river Cher. Admire the Tourangelles countryside on the way to visit the castle of Amboise (from outside) and walk through the gardens of Leonardo da Vincis Clos Luc. Mont Saint Michel: Drive through the French countryside stopping for brunch in a typical restaurant before reaching the celebrated Abbey and the Island town. Normandy Landing Beaches: A journey from the high cliffs of the Seine to the capital of Normandy, Caen. Visit the Caen Memorial, known as the World War II Museum. Giverny & Versailles: Follow the Seine, on the steps of the Impressionnist painters, until the lovely village of Giverny. Discover Monets house, workshop and gardens with its water lilies and Japanese bridge. Paris & Versailles: Get a general appreciation of Paris and its major monuments. Possible stops along the way: Notre Dame, Bastille, Louvre, Academie Franaise, Place Vend'me, Opra Garnier, Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elyses, Trocadro, Tour Eiffel, and Invalides.
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