PARIS - the landmark sights of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Sacré Coeur and the Louvre
THE RIVIERA - the glittering resorts of Nice, Monaco, Cannes
PROVENCE - Lavender fields, hilltop villages, the light and landscapes that inspired the Impressionist painters
THE LOIRE VALLEY - Majestic châteaux and verdant countryside
BURGUNDY - famous for wine and gastronomy
Climate
Temperate - varying from region to region. Cold winters and warm summers in the centre, north, and Paris. Mild winters and hot summers in the South. Humid with cool summers on the Western Atlantic coast. Harsh winters and hot summers in the east and mountainous areas
(Alps, Pyrénéés). The seasons are;
Spring in April and May: Summer from June to August: Autumn in September and October: Winter from November to March. Remember the French seasons are the reverse to Australia
Average Temperatures in °C
January
July
Paris
4.9
18.6
Nice
9.3
22.3
Travel Tips
Taxes VAT (Value added Tax). This is a tax that is added onto the sale of goods & services. It ranges between 2-20%.
Tipping Tips or service charges are not usually included in the bill. As a rule, a tip of 10-15% of the total amount should be given.
Visas Currently Australian passport holders do not require a visa to travel to France, however please contact your travel agent at time of travel for current visa information.
Currency
France uses the Euro (€), denominations of coins consist of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 & 50 cent, 1 & 2 Euros. Notes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 & 500 Euro.
Distances
km
Paris - Nice
932
Paris - Bordeaux
583
Paris - Tours
238
Paris - Lyon
462
Paris - Caen
232
Paris - Dijon
313
Nice - Marseille
190
Nice - Bordeaux
810
Bienvenue en France...
Welcome to France!
A country of history, romance, art, food & of course wine, France is truly a magical place & one you are certain to fall in love with.
Paris - the most romantic city in the world, where you can see the famous monuments and art galleries you have only dreamed of to the stunning scenery of the Loire valley lined with chateau’s and castles.
From the beautiful countryside of the wine regions where you can experience the home of Burgundy, Bordeaux & the only place you can taste “real” champagne to the glamorous & charming cities that line the French Riviera. The French as you will see have definitely perfected the art of living.
