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France Vacations and Tourism Guide

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France States

Travel Guide

Surface:The total area of the country is 643,427 sq km.

Population:  France has a population of about 64,102,140, with the dominant ethnic groups being Celtic, Latin with Teutonic, Slavic and North African.

System of government: France has a semi-presidential unitary republic government.

Capital: Paris, with around 12,067,000 inhabitants, is the capital city.

Religion: Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion.

Official Language: French is the official language of the country.

Government: France has a semi-presidential unitary republic government.

Climate: The south-east region has a Mediterranean climate; the west, an oceanic climate; and the mainland, a continental climate.

Units of measure and electricity: France follows the International System of Units and the official electricity unit is 230V, 50Hz.

Time Zone: The French time zone is CET (GMT + 1).

Currency: Euro (1 € = 1.35 USD).

Travel documents required: A visa is essential for travelling to France, albeit visitors from Europe do not need one for periods shorter than 90 days.

France Destinations

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Art & Culture, Romance
7.3
Food experience, Art & Culture
7.2
Family fun, Art & Culture
7.1
Art & Culture, Family fun
7.1
Art & Culture, Food experience
7.1
Art & Culture, Romance
7.1
Youth travel, Sport and wellness
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Food experience, Art & Culture
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Art & Culture, Food experience
7
Family fun, Art & Culture
6.9
Art & Culture, Romance
6.9
Educational, Youth travel
6.8
Food experience, Romance
6.8
Art & Culture, Food experience
6.8
Art & Culture, Family fun
6.8
Art & Culture, Romance
6.8
Art & Culture, Family fun
6.8
Sun & beach, Romance
6.8
Art & Culture, Food experience
6.8
Educational, Sun & beach

What travelers say

JaNa 12/14/2011 At 20:44
Montpellier 10
the city is amazing and just not possible to forget it. its architecture, monuments, nice people, great clubs to dance and this romantic note always make me want to come back and enjoy time in this beautiful and lovely place :) I strongly recommend!!!! :D

Alistair MacKenzie 12/15/2011 At 00:32
Paris 10
Paris has an wonderfully exclusive air about it, you get a fabulous sensation as soon as you set foot there. Sit in one of the cafes on the Champs Elysee and just soak in the unique Parisian atmosphere.

Risda 12/20/2011 At 08:07
Paris 8
i had hear that the best city of world is paris . the people of the paris are very beautiful. some friends of mine are now living in paris..... as well i like the name that 'PARIS' .....

Anonymous 12/14/2011 At 18:10
Paris 9
This is my favorite city in the world (of the cities I have visited). It offers an almost magical and romantic ambiance that will capture you. It is definitely my best experience ever!

Frédéric 10/7/2011 At 22:58
Besançon 9
A clean, informative and interesting city where the geography determined a the course of an interesting history and present status.

Solomon Jacob 12/15/2011 At 09:32
Paris 9
A hectic city no doubt but provides lots of cultural experiences and if you can afford it, it is a great place to be.

Anonymous Today at 17:32
Grenoble 10
Great city love the bastille and the cable car upto it. Definetly reccomend to a friend.

Nestor 12/19/2011 At 19:02
Paris 9
only........The best!!!!!!! ohlalala ParisParis love you "charme" !!! Nestor

Anonymous 12/15/2011 At 08:05
Paris 9
Execellent service at restaurants - delicious meals! Transportation is good!

Anonymous 12/14/2011 At 18:46
Paris 9
awesome city i can't explain about this city actually it is awesome.nice

Anonymous 5/31/2011 At 14:08
Calvi 7
We come back year after year, and have never been disappointed.

Anonymous 12/15/2011 At 06:15
Paris 9
I would love to experience a visit to PARIS..!!

Anonymous 12/14/2011 At 18:24
Paris 9
It's a place to visit to rekindle the love

Linda Berthiaume 12/16/2011 At 02:36
Paris 10
always something to see, to do, to love...

Nestor 12/14/2011 At 23:11
Paris 9
So beautifull !!!! only Paris,Paris!!!!

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