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Visiting France: Paris and Nice

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 mostvisit  and  takes  place  in  November.
tourists than any other country in the world.
From romantic, cultural Paris to the heightsNice:  treasure  of  the  Côte  d'Azur
of the snowcapped French Alps to the southern
sizzling beaches. France hotels can add toNice has a special ambiance and charm that
the splendor of your trip with an amazingattracts a great number of visitors to walk
selection that can be found with ease on thethrough 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  Europethis 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, theThe temperature in Nice makes the pebble
Eiffel Tower, street café's and fashionbeach a great spot to relax. The waters are
boulevards, a boat trip on the River Seinewarm, 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 alsoTraveling around France is easy using the
be reached with ease by train fromimpressive, fast rail system. You can get to
surrounding countries and many destinationsNice by train and bus or if traveling from
within France. If traveling from the UK thefurther 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. IfGetting around Nice is easy on foot, it is
your not feeling so energetic there is apleasant to walk around and explore the
metro  system.sights.
Accommodation:  Luxury  to  budget  staysAccommodation:  Luxury  to  budget  stays
The internet can offer some of the bestThe internet can offer some of the best
information on the cost, range and locationinformation on the cost, range and location
of  hotels  in  Paris.of  Nice  hotels.
WeatherWeather
Paris is fortunate to be situated in a basinSummertime in Nice can be scorching up to 40
so has little rain compared with the rest ofC. Typical climate however can be described
the country. Generally the weather in theas Mild, averaging 15 C. Winter is also mild
capital  is  temperate.with  lowest  temperatures  being around 5 C.
Attractions  &  EventsAttractions  &  Events
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 14thfinest Jazz players meet in the city for the
July  with  parades,  parties  and fireworks.Nice Jazz Festival.



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