France never ceases to amaze, with its ultra-modern cities and quaint towns and beautiful landscapes. There’s something for everyone here, form sunny beaches to state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers. The cities have a charm of their own with wonderful dining facilities coupled with magnificent landscapes. Perhaps the most popular of all cities in France is Paris, and no trip to France would be complete without a thorough tour of all its landmarks and sampling its fine cuisine. Nantes and Bordeaux are two of the biggest cities in France. Bordeaux is probably best known for its wines and 18th centaury architecture. In Nantes the famous opera house, the Pays-de-Loire National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Loire-Atlantique cultural center may be found. In the east the cities of Besançon Metz, Strasbourg, Nancy and Dijon have some beautiful landscapes and are located in a wine producing region famous for its pinot noirs and chardonnays.

In the south big cities like Marseille and Toulon are probably the most popular. Marseille is the second biggest city of France and has some historical monuments like the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the Cathedral Museum of the Roman Dock and the Puget sculptures at the town hall. In the south, along the French Riviera is Cannes, with its beautiful beaches and exclusive restaurants, it is a playground for the rich and famous. It has some fine dining establishments serving up the best of French and international cuisine. Nice comes next on the list with its wonderful sandy beaches and mild climate and its historic Roman ruins.