Visiting France? Enjoy your stay at France.

Are you going to be visiting France sometime in the near future? Then you must know something about the culture and people of France so that you can enjoy your travel to France. France , the largest nation in Western Europe, is known to the world for its rich cultural heritage. The country has dominated and influenced the cultural world of western Europe specially in the field of art and literature right from the middle ages down to the modern times. French , the official language of France is the one of the most popular language in the world and recognized for its sweetness. Recovering from the losses it has suffered from the two world wars, France today stands as one of the strongest nations of the world, economically, politically and culturally.

France , lies in a very unique position between the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel and the North Sea and sharing the borders with the countries of Spain, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. The government is headed by the President , who in turn appoints the Prime minister.

France is a highly modern country with 75% of the people living in the cities. The French people are famous for their refined tastes in culture and fashion. France has been an attractive destination to the European artists throughout the world in the 17 th , 18thand the 19 th centuries. French Cinema secured a prominent position for itself in the 20 th century especially in the 1960s. France is the mother land of many world renowned painters,sculptors, philosophers ,writers, dramatists, music composers and film directors.

As the sixth most economically stable country of the world, France is one of the prosperous agricultural nation exporting cereals , wine , cheese and other agricultural products. French wine is famous in the world. The country is also the pioneer in the manufacture of automobiles, electrical equipments , machine tools and chemicals. Service industry has risen to prominence in present day France . The currency of the country is Euro. There are a number of hotels in France to stay. The cost for stay at Hotels in France vary range from EUR 25 to EUR 500 depending on your pocket.

Paris is the capital of the country and is the cultural heart of the Western world. The city is famous for its beautiful structures and sculptures and the famous Museum of Louvre.

Planning a trip to Paris? Here are some of the sights that you must see during your visit. When one thinks of Paris we usually think of the Eiffel Tower. However, Paris is a city that has a lot to offer the tourist. It is a city that boasts of over 170 museums, 145 theatres, and 380 cinemas. Here are some of Paris' most famous sights.

Eiffel Tower

The most notable structure on the Paris skyline, the Eiffel tower is definitely a must-see for all tourists visiting Paris. The tower was built in 1889, out of iron.

The Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe was built by Napoleon at the end of the Champs Elysees to honour the French soldiers who fought during the Napoleonic wars. The monument towers over tourists at an impressive height of 165 feet.

Notre Dame Cathedral

The Notre Dame Cathedral on the banks of the river Seine is renowned for its gothic architecture.

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of the oldest and largest amongst all museums and art galleries in the world. Originally a royal palace, it now houses some of the greatest paintings in the world including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Madonna of the Rocks. One of the most notable features of the museum's architecture is the Louvre pyramid. The pyramid is part of the new entrance to the museum.

The other places of attraction in Paris are given below:

Musee Picasso

Located in the Hotel Sale, this museum showcases the works of Pablo Picasso.

Pont des Arts

The Pont des Arts is a footbridge that connects the entrance of the Louvre with the Institut Fran�ais.

Les Catacombes

This network of tunnels situated 20 metres underground is infamous for being the burial place for some six million Parisians.

There are a number of hotels in paris for a traveller to stay. Here is a review of hotels in Paris.


Budget rates at Paris hotels begin from as low as EUR 30 from Mister Bed City Hotel Bagnolet which is located at HOTEL MISTER BED CITY DE BAGNOLET 2 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE 93 170 BAGNOLET.

5 star luxury accommodation in Paris is available from EUR 366 in Madeleine - Opera at 2 Rue Scribe Paris 75009 with InterContinental Paris-Le Grand Hotel.

If you're looking for 4 star accommodation in Paris which can represent good value, it can be found here from as low as EUR 80 in La Defense West Paris situated at 49 AVENUE DE L'ARCHE 92400 COURBEVOIE with Residhome Prestige La Defense Residence Courbevoie. It is located in the heart of the new Faubourg de l'Arche neighborhood, right by the park, at the biggest 'entrance' to Paris. It is a neighborhood for business, work, and a new way of life that permits residents to live right next to their workplace. Its great location allows you to walk to the Grande Arche, the CNIT, and the Esplanade shopping center.

Victoria Hotel Paris La Defense is a 3 star place to stay in Paris. which provides an example of good value in the Paris area with rates from only EUR 40 in the La Defense West Paris vicinity, situated at 85 Boulevard Richard Wallace 92800 Puteaux-La Defense:Victoria Hotel Paris La Defense. The Victoria Hotel is a provincial hotel located near to the center of Paris and will appeal to you for its comfort and tranquillity. It is located just in front of the Puteaux Station, 3 minutes from the National Industry Center (CNIT) and only 15 minutes from champs Élysées Avenue(by metro or car). All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with showers, WC facilites, direct line telephone, automatic alarm clock, a mini bar and a TV with a satellite programs. Public parking is 100 meters from the Hotel. Connexion wi-fi free of charge at the reception.

2 star Paris budget accommodation from EUR 30 in the Porte de Bagnolet region is located at HOTEL MISTER BED CITY DE BAGNOLET 2 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE 93 170 BAGNOLET. The Mister Bed City Hotel Bagnolet provides for an excellent choice in the Porte de Bagnolet area if you are on a budget. That is about Paris.

Now there are cheaper hotels at Nice. Budget rates at cheaper hotels at Nice begin from EURO 33.

So, Enjoy your trip to France and stay at hotels in France, hotels in Paris and Nice hotels.