France

From the ritzy Riviera towns of the sunny South, through a provincial interior full of swaying sunflowers and lofty Alpine peaks, to its captivating capital, magical France is magnifique!<br /> <br /> Whether its gourmet cuisine, fine wines or designer fashions, France is a country for connoisseurs. First up there’s Paris – elegant and refined but with a naughty side that’s ready to burst free at a moment’s notice. Beach life is just as enticing with Cannes, St Tropez and Cap Ferrat’s chic restaurants and glamorous hotels perfectly enhanced by their sweeping coastal scenery.<br /> <br /> Monaco of course needs no introduction; its famous casino, beaches and cafés acting like magnets to the ‘beautiful people’. And then there’s Provence, its historic towns and medieval villages dotted throughout its lavender-scented fields, vineyards and olive groves, perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike and all just a short hop away from the glamour of the French Riviera.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPITAL CITY | Paris
TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT +1 hour
BEST TIME TO VISIT | May-Sep
CURRENCY | Euro