France

3 x nice to know

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Located in the heart of Paris, the Louvre is the most popular art museum in the world. In 2023, nearly 9 million visitors admired the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and the museum’s other treasures.

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The French love sauces, which are generously used in dishes. Scooping the remaining sauces from your plate with white bread is allowed, even encouraged.

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The French are known for their passion for protesting when it comes to political issues. After demonstrations, many head to parks for a picnic with a baguette, cheese and a bottle of wine.

Vineyards, history, fashion and sea views

France offers things to see and experience across the country. Wonderful Paris is the trusted destination for friends of fashion and art, with its elegant locals, excellent museums and stylish boutiques. But this is just the beginning!

Vineyards, romantic old castles and medieval villages alternate in the lush river valleys throughout France. Castle tours and Loire Valley castle trips are popular for a reason.

Majestic Alpine landscapes rise in the southeast, with their hiking, cycling and skiing terrains. In the south lies the idyllic Provence, with its tidy and adorable villages, lively food markets and Roman ruins.

Mediterranean France is truly one of a kind. In the Riviera, you will find charming, glamorous cities and landscapes that have inspired many artists. Further south lies the mountainous Corsica – the island of beautiful hiking trails, old villages and sandy beaches.

French cuisine is world-famous, and long, leisurely meals punctuate local people’s days

A foodie can indulge their taste buds by visiting Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, or Normandy, the home of world-famous cheeses and calvados.

Lemon Festival!

The Fête du Citron, or the Menton Lemon Festival, in the French Riviera is an astonishing event celebrating the famous Menton lemons. This spectacle, held from February to March, showcases a wide array of lemon-inspired creations.