There is much to discover on luxury France vacations, given the diversity and cultural vibrance of the country. The regions of France are as diverse as the people who live in them. The country's inhabitants have nicknamed the country the Hexagon due to the country's hexagonal shape. With rocky Norman coastlines, picturesque Alpine valleys, and sunny Riviera beaches, France can offer just about anything to the international traveler.
France has a temperate climate and very rarely experiences extreme weather. Winter temperatures rarely descend below -5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit) across the country except at very high elevations in the Alps. Except for the very unusual summer of 2003, temperatures rarely ever climb above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) during summer.
A Variety of Traditions to Discover on Luxury France Vacations
Although France has been more or less unified since the reign of King Louis XIV (1643-1715), its regions still maintain unique traditions. One can experience the warmth of Celtic culture in Brittany in the northwest or enjoy thousands of sun-baked beaches and water sports along the Mediterranean Coast from Cerbère on the Spanish border to Menton on the Italian border. One can experience Strasbourg's annual Christmas Market and taste some of the best white wines in the world in the northeastern region of Alsace. One can discover treasures of Roman Antiquity, go rock-climbing, or encounter the scenery that inspired Van Gogh to paint in history-rich Provence. Regional differences add a lot to France's charm.
And how could one speak of luxury France vacations without mentioning France's world-famous capital, Paris? You could spend weeks here and still not be able to see everything. You could rent a wonderful apartment in the Seventh Arondissement and enjoy world-renowned tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra, and the Luxembourg Gardens. There is no paucity of things to do in Paris on luxury France vacations.
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