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FranceParis may be for lovers, but the rest of France is for art lovers, history buffs, fashionistas and wine connoisseurs. Some of the country’s most iconic monuments are indeed found in its capital city, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe. For the culturally minded, Paris boasts dozens of museums, including the world-famous Louvre… which happens to offer free admission to savvy travelers on the first Sunday of every month.
Though Paris may get more attention, Marseilles in the region of Provence is France’s oldest city. There, visitors explore ancient Roman ruins and medieval fortresses, as well as quaint provençal villages. In the western Brittany region, small fishing villages dot the landscape along the 800 miles of rugged coastline, where the area’s Celtic influence and history are obvious in its distinct Breton language and traditions.
Visitors to Nice and Cannes along the French Riviera indulge in the sun-laden beach resorts and casinos of the Mediterranean, while outdoor enthusiasts bask in the skiing, hiking and biking opportunities afforded by the French Alps to the east.
Perhaps its best known and best loved export, France is virtually synonymous with fine wine. Each of the country’s 11 diverse wine regions yields a unique product… a singular creation born of the area’s distinctive climate, culture, landscape and history. The Bordeaux region produces one-third of all the fine wines in France, while 100 miles north the world’s most famous brandy comes from the rural town of Cognac. The region of Burgundy, with its distinctive architecture and colorful tile roofs, boasts more A.O.C. wines—France’s highest quality classification for wine—than any other area of the country. And the picturesque vineyards of the Champagne region—the only place in the world that can legitimately give their sparkling wine the name “Champagne”—is an easy day trip from Paris.
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