| For a holiday you will always treasure, be | | | | |
| sure to visit France. With so much to offer | | | | *The International Photo Fair is also worth a |
| within one country, France hosts the most | | | | visit and takes place in November. |
| tourists than any other country in the world. | | | | |
| From romantic, cultural Paris to the heights | | | | Nice: treasure of the Côte d'Azur |
| of the snowcapped French Alps to the southern | | | | |
| sizzling beaches. France hotels can add to | | | | Nice has a special ambiance and charm that |
| the splendor of your trip with an amazing | | | | attracts a great number of visitors to walk |
| selection that can be found with ease on the | | | | through its old cobblestone streets. Nice |
| internet. | | | | offers history, culture as well as the modern |
| | | | delights of shopping and night life. Add to |
| Paris: fashion capital of Europe | | | | this the long stretch of beach and you have a |
| | | | great holiday combination. |
| Surrounded by style and romance you just cant | | | | |
| help fall in love with Paris. Notre Dame, the | | | | The temperature in Nice makes the pebble |
| Eiffel Tower, street café's and fashion | | | | beach a great spot to relax. The waters are |
| boulevards, a boat trip on the River Seine | | | | warm, clear and inviting and are just a |
| there is so much to see and experience. | | | | pebbles throw away from neighboring St Tropez |
| | | | and Cannes. |
| Transport: how to get there and around: | | | | |
| | | | Transport: how to get there and around: |
| The main airport which greets most visitors | | | | |
| to Paris is Charles de Gaulle. Paris can also | | | | Traveling around France is easy using the |
| be reached with ease by train from | | | | impressive, fast rail system. You can get to |
| surrounding countries and many destinations | | | | Nice by train and bus or if traveling from |
| within France. If traveling from the UK the | | | | further a field, the International Airport is |
| ferry is also an option. | | | | just 6 km's from town. Ferries are also an |
| | | | option, they run to Corsica. |
| Getting around Paris is best on foot, it's a | | | | |
| great place for walking and sightseeing. If | | | | Getting around Nice is easy on foot, it is |
| your not feeling so energetic there is a | | | | pleasant to walk around and explore the |
| metro system. | | | | sights. |
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| Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays | | | | Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays |
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| The internet can offer some of the best | | | | The internet can offer some of the best |
| information on the cost, range and location | | | | information on the cost, range and location |
| of hotels in Paris. | | | | of Nice hotels. |
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| Weather | | | | Weather |
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| Paris is fortunate to be situated in a basin | | | | Summertime in Nice can be scorching up to 40 |
| so has little rain compared with the rest of | | | | C. Typical climate however can be described |
| the country. Generally the weather in the | | | | as Mild, averaging 15 C. Winter is also mild |
| capital is temperate. | | | | with lowest temperatures being around 5 C. |
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| Attractions & Events | | | | Attractions & Events |
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| Parisians love to celebrate, here are just a | | | | *Nice holds an annual carnival during the |
| few events you should look out for. | | | | latter half of February. The lavish street |
| | | | parades end with a fabulous fireworks show. |
| * The glamorous Paris Fashion Week showcases | | | | |
| the latest designer spring collections in | | | | *During June, the city hold religious |
| March. | | | | processions and prayers for patron saints St |
| | | | John and St Peter. |
| *Bastille Day is a special day for the whole | | | | |
| country. The French National Day is | | | | *July is for music lovers as the worlds |
| celebrated in Paris with style on the 14th | | | | finest Jazz players meet in the city for the |
| July with parades, parties and fireworks. | | | | Nice Jazz Festival. |