| France is the world's most popular tourist destination | | | | *November is the time of the Paris International Photo |
| and with good reason. From the cultural splendour of | | | | Fair. |
| Paris to the snowcapped ski resorts in the French | | | | Nice: jewel of the Côte d'Azur |
| Alps to the golden beaches of the south, France has | | | | An Italianate ambiance and cobblestoned old town |
| treasures in every corner. And there are wonderful | | | | gives Nice an irresistible charm. Add to this a vibrant |
| hotels, too. Check on the internet for the range, location | | | | social life, great shopping and a delightful five-mile |
| and cost of hotels in France | | | | seafront and you've got the recipe for a perfect |
| Paris: city of light, fashion and romance | | | | vacation spot. |
| Think of Paris and see what images cascade through | | | | The beaches are mainly rocks and pebbles but the |
| your mind - chic cafes, broad boulevards, Seine | | | | water is warm (20-25°C in summer)and clear and |
| riverboats, the Eiffel tower, Notre Dame | | | | it's just a short hop to nearby Cannes and St |
| Cathedral....Paris is the quintessential capital of romance | | | | Tropeztransport:getting there and getting around |
| and style, the home of chic.transport:getting there and | | | | Nice International Airport is around six kilometres out of |
| getting around | | | | town. Nice is also served by fast, extensive rail and |
| Charles de Gaulle airport is the main gateway to the | | | | bus networks. And there are ferries to Corsica. You |
| country. France also boasts an impressive rail network. | | | | can best explore the city on foot and if you're feeling |
| It will whisk you anywhere in the country and also to | | | | indulgent you can hire a yacht.accommodation:from |
| London, Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also | | | | cheap stays to luxury resorts |
| ferries to the UK and Ireland. | | | | There are a wide range of accommodation in Nice. |
| Paris is a great walkers' city and there's always the | | | | Check on the internet for the range, location and cost |
| metro if you get footsore or too hot. However, Paris is | | | | of Hotels in Nice.climate |
| not cyclist-friendly. The river boats are most of a | | | | Mild is the perfect word to describe the climate in Nice. |
| sightseeing vehicle than a means of transport. | | | | Daily temperatures average around 15 C, surging up to |
| Accommodation: from cheap stays to luxury resorts | | | | 40 C in July-August. Winters are mild too with |
| Check on the internet for the range, location and cost | | | | temperatures rarely getting lower than 5 C.events |
| of Paris hotels.climate | | | | *Carnival in the second half of February features lavish |
| The climate is temperate and Paris's location in a basin | | | | parades of giant figures in papier-mache hats. Carnival |
| gives it France's lowest average rainfall. .events | | | | ends on the evening of Mardi Gras with a spectacular |
| A love of celebration is part of the national character | | | | fireworks display. |
| so there's no shortage of events in Paris. | | | | *There are also a number of religious events of |
| *Designers showcase their spring collection during | | | | interest. In June, the city celebrates the patron saints of |
| Paris Fashion Week in early March. | | | | St Peter and St John with processions and masses in |
| *The grand event of the year is Bastille Day on 14 July. | | | | the churches. |
| As the country's national day, it's a time for serious | | | | *The big event in summer is the Nice Jazz Festival |
| celebration with fireworks, parades and riotous street | | | | held in July. The festival attracts top international artists. |
| parties. | | | | |