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Airports in France:
Paris:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: CDG
Paris Orly Airport: ORY
Marseille:
Marseille Provence Airport: MRS
Paris:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: CDG
Paris Orly Airport: ORY
Marseille:
Marseille Provence Airport: MRS
Paris |
Take a step back in time
and discover the oldest
city in France - Marseille.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour
before continuing on to
discover Aix en Provence,
the city of Paul Cezanne.
You will visit the foot of
Stainte Victoire Mountain
which features in oil
paintings and watercolors
of Cezanne's works.
There's also a great
opportunity to see the
"workroom of Cezanne".
and discover the oldest
city in France - Marseille.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour
before continuing on to
discover Aix en Provence,
the city of Paul Cezanne.
You will visit the foot of
Stainte Victoire Mountain
which features in oil
paintings and watercolors
of Cezanne's works.
There's also a great
opportunity to see the
"workroom of Cezanne".
| Private Provence Tour from Marseille |
Bienvenue en France.
By Edward Kirwan
‘Bonjour’ is likely to be the first word you will hear on French soil. How
pleasant it is to be greeted and warmly welcomed to a foreign country
even if not in your native tongue.
France is a large country and the French enjoy their regional differences
with a fervor not seen in many places. While you are visiting Paris with
all its marvels, so others may be sunning themselves on the Cote d’Azur
or sipping one of the many wines from the Languedoc, Bordeaux or
Champagne regions.
France benefits from La Manche (The English Channel) in the north, the
Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea in the south. One
of the many joys is the flair, skill and care that is put into the
preparation of the gastronomic seafood dishes. It truly a wonder to
behold a virtual fountain created from the fruits of the sea.
Inland areas offer more robust dishes on the whole, with wild boar,
rabbit and venison being prepared in fine sauces that are irresistible.
Equally famous are the wines, desserts coffees, and brandies where you
will be really spoilt for choice.
France has been home to many artists and sculptors over the centuries
both foreign and domestic; Pissarro, Cezanne, Rodin, Van Gogh and
Picasso to name a few. Their works can be viewed the length and
breadth of the country from the Louvre in Paris to the cluster of
museums and galleries in the ancient seaport of Marseilles.
Marseilles , founded in 600BC, has an enviable position in the south east
of France.
It is the nation’s second city due largely to its importance as a trading
port with their former African colonies of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
The immigrants from those countries give Marseille an unique Afro-
European flavour. Nowadays the port is a popular tourist destination in
its own right and also the centre for visitors to Provence, the Camargue
to the west and the Cote d’Azur to the east.
North east of Marseilles is the Alpine region of France where many
famous sportsmen and women have trained for their particular discipline
before bringing glory to themselves and France. Grenoble and Lyon are
in this region. From the Alps heading east across the splendid Rhone
valley lies the Massif Central. This is a large mountainous area and is
home to great forests and lakes. Further east lies Toulouse in view of
the Pyrenees and the gateway to Spain.
Bordeaux lies further to the northeast and is a continual bustle of Gallic
activity. The city sits beside the Garonne river which flows out to the
Atlantic bordered by the famous Medoc wine growing region. From here
among the vast lakes of wine that are produced come the Premier Cruz
wines, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour,
Château Haut-Brion (Graves) and Château Mouton-Rothschild . A
celbrated Trosieme Cruz wine is also produced here in small quantity. It
is Château Kirwan.
In the north east of France on the rugged Atlantic coast lies Brittany
with its more down to earth and tranquil style. Brittany has strong
historical Gallic connections and this is reflected in the people you will
meet there. The region is dotted with well preserved chateaux and
castles dating back to its days of independence. The fortified port of
Saint Malo draws many tourists particularly from Britain via the daily ferry
service.
From Brittany, Normandy covers the north west of France. The landscape
is a patchwork of gently rolling hillsides. There are vast areas of fertile
cultivated land which some have dubbed the breadbasket of France.
This area towards Flanders is littered with the war graves from both
World Wars and many visitors are drawn to pay homage to these brave
men and women.
The fragrances and flavours mixed with fashionable flair make France
fantastic. Bienvenue en France et Bon Appetit!
By Edward Kirwan
‘Bonjour’ is likely to be the first word you will hear on French soil. How
pleasant it is to be greeted and warmly welcomed to a foreign country
even if not in your native tongue.
France is a large country and the French enjoy their regional differences
with a fervor not seen in many places. While you are visiting Paris with
all its marvels, so others may be sunning themselves on the Cote d’Azur
or sipping one of the many wines from the Languedoc, Bordeaux or
Champagne regions.
France benefits from La Manche (The English Channel) in the north, the
Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea in the south. One
of the many joys is the flair, skill and care that is put into the
preparation of the gastronomic seafood dishes. It truly a wonder to
behold a virtual fountain created from the fruits of the sea.
Inland areas offer more robust dishes on the whole, with wild boar,
rabbit and venison being prepared in fine sauces that are irresistible.
Equally famous are the wines, desserts coffees, and brandies where you
will be really spoilt for choice.
France has been home to many artists and sculptors over the centuries
both foreign and domestic; Pissarro, Cezanne, Rodin, Van Gogh and
Picasso to name a few. Their works can be viewed the length and
breadth of the country from the Louvre in Paris to the cluster of
museums and galleries in the ancient seaport of Marseilles.
Marseilles , founded in 600BC, has an enviable position in the south east
of France.
It is the nation’s second city due largely to its importance as a trading
port with their former African colonies of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
The immigrants from those countries give Marseille an unique Afro-
European flavour. Nowadays the port is a popular tourist destination in
its own right and also the centre for visitors to Provence, the Camargue
to the west and the Cote d’Azur to the east.
North east of Marseilles is the Alpine region of France where many
famous sportsmen and women have trained for their particular discipline
before bringing glory to themselves and France. Grenoble and Lyon are
in this region. From the Alps heading east across the splendid Rhone
valley lies the Massif Central. This is a large mountainous area and is
home to great forests and lakes. Further east lies Toulouse in view of
the Pyrenees and the gateway to Spain.
Bordeaux lies further to the northeast and is a continual bustle of Gallic
activity. The city sits beside the Garonne river which flows out to the
Atlantic bordered by the famous Medoc wine growing region. From here
among the vast lakes of wine that are produced come the Premier Cruz
wines, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour,
Château Haut-Brion (Graves) and Château Mouton-Rothschild . A
celbrated Trosieme Cruz wine is also produced here in small quantity. It
is Château Kirwan.
In the north east of France on the rugged Atlantic coast lies Brittany
with its more down to earth and tranquil style. Brittany has strong
historical Gallic connections and this is reflected in the people you will
meet there. The region is dotted with well preserved chateaux and
castles dating back to its days of independence. The fortified port of
Saint Malo draws many tourists particularly from Britain via the daily ferry
service.
From Brittany, Normandy covers the north west of France. The landscape
is a patchwork of gently rolling hillsides. There are vast areas of fertile
cultivated land which some have dubbed the breadbasket of France.
This area towards Flanders is littered with the war graves from both
World Wars and many visitors are drawn to pay homage to these brave
men and women.
The fragrances and flavours mixed with fashionable flair make France
fantastic. Bienvenue en France et Bon Appetit!
International country code: 33
Government:
Unitary semi-presidential republic
Population: 64 million
Religion:
51% Catholics
31% agnostics or atheists
10% from other religions
4% Muslim
3% Protestant
1% Jewish.
Government:
Unitary semi-presidential republic
Population: 64 million
Religion:
51% Catholics
31% agnostics or atheists
10% from other religions
4% Muslim
3% Protestant
1% Jewish.
Destination France...
Reliable and comprehensive
travel information on France
from Lonely Planet.
Reliable and comprehensive
travel information on France
from Lonely Planet.
France
Paris - Cooking Dinner with
the Countess
Tuesday & Wednesday
Paris - Monmartre - French
Pastry-making Course
Thursday and Friday
Provence - Cooking and
Wine Tasting
Daily except Sunday
Paris - Cooking Dinner with
the Countess
Tuesday & Wednesday
Paris - Monmartre - French
Pastry-making Course
Thursday and Friday
Provence - Cooking and
Wine Tasting
Daily except Sunday