Visiting France: Paris and Nice

For a holiday you will always treasure, be sure to*The International Photo Fair is also worth a visit
visit France. With so much to offer within oneand takes place in November.
country, France hosts the most tourists than anyNice: treasure of the Côte d'Azur
other country in the world. From romantic, culturalNice has a special ambiance and charm that
Paris to the heights of the snowcapped Frenchattracts a great number of visitors to walk
Alps to the southern sizzling beaches. Francethrough its old cobblestone streets. Nice offers
hotels can add to the splendor of your trip withhistory, culture as well as the modern delights of
an amazing selection that can be found with easeshopping and night life. Add to this the long stretch
on the internet.of beach and you have a great holiday
Paris: fashion capital of Europecombination.
Surrounded by style and romance you just cantThe temperature in Nice makes the pebble beach
help fall in love with Paris. Notre Dame, the Eiffela great spot to relax. The waters are warm,
Tower, street café's and fashionclear and inviting and are just a pebbles throw
boulevards, a boat trip on the River Seine there isaway from neighboring St Tropez and Cannes.
so much to see and experience.Transport: how to get there and around:
Transport: how to get there and around:Traveling around France is easy using the
The main airport which greets most visitors toimpressive, fast rail system. You can get to Nice
Paris is Charles de Gaulle. Paris can also beby train and bus or if traveling from further a
reached with ease by train from surroundingfield, the International Airport is just 6 km's from
countries and many destinations within France. Iftown. Ferries are also an option, they run to
traveling from the UK the ferry is also an option.Corsica.
Getting around Paris is best on foot, it's a greatGetting around Nice is easy on foot, it is pleasant
place for walking and sightseeing. If your notto walk around and explore the sights.
feeling so energetic there is a metro system.Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays
Accommodation: Luxury to budget staysThe internet can offer some of the best
The internet can offer some of the bestinformation on the cost, range and location of Nice
information on the cost, range and location ofhotels.
hotels in Paris.Weather
WeatherSummertime in Nice can be scorching up to 40 C.
Paris is fortunate to be situated in a basin so hasTypical climate however can be described as Mild,
little rain compared with the rest of the country.averaging 15 C. Winter is also mild with lowest
Generally the weather in the capital is temperate.temperatures being around 5 C.
Attractions & EventsAttractions & Events
Parisians love to celebrate, here are just a few*Nice holds an annual carnival during the latter half
events you should look out for.of February. The lavish street parades end with a
* The glamorous Paris Fashion Week showcasesfabulous fireworks show.
the latest designer spring collections in March.*During June, the city hold religious processions
*Bastille Day is a special day for the wholeand prayers for patron saints St John and St
country. The French National Day is celebrated inPeter.
Paris with style on the 14th July with parades,*July is for music lovers as the worlds finest Jazz
parties and fireworks.players meet in the city for the Nice Jazz Festival.