France lies in the center of Europe and so has both; Atlantic and Mediterranean regions. It is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain and exhibits a diversity of climate as you travel the region. The northern region has more historical monuments and old tows than the south which is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and Mediterranean climate. But even if you plan on basking on these sunny beaches for your entire holiday, you should spare time for a few northern towns and cities. No holiday in France could be complete without a visit to Paris, with its world famous Eiffel tower and excellent cuisine. The romance of the Seine, museums and monuments has to be seen and experienced. The charming city of Arles with its Mediterranean climate and typical olive groves and vineyards has a number of Roman monuments and unique houses with red barrel-tiled roofs. On the southern coast, Cannes beckons the tourist with its sandy beaches and exclusive restaurants for the rich and famous. Its Mediterranean climate only enhances its charm. Biarritz is a wonderful costal town with sandy beaches and sunny weather. There’s plenty to see and do here besides basking in the sun on the beaches and surfing. Plenty of monuments from the Napoleonic era can be seen as this was a favourite holiday home of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Loire Valley was the home of French nobility and the Château de Chambord is an extravagant chateau built by King François I and the famous double-helix staircase lies within its walls. The port of St-Malo along the Emerald coast offers beautiful beaches and its famous walled city as wonderful attractions for the tourist. Sarlat-La-Canéda in Périgord is a splendid medieval town with such monuments like the Cathédrale Saint Sacerdos and a number of prehistoric sites in its neighbouring valley. Toulouse is famous for its educational institutions and fine dining establishments. It is the hub of technological development and offers some wonderful 18th centaury houses and churches in its historical old quarter.