You may well wonder, as did
François Mitterrand, how you
can govern a country with
238 varieties of cheese. The
French know a thing or deux
about celebrating joie de
vivre, recruiting the expertise
of the nation's vintners and
producers of champagne. You
too may indulge your taste
buds with fresh oysters and
truffles, delectable croissants
and decadent chocolate
desserts.
In Giverny, lose yourself in
the exquisite gardens that
inspired Claude Monet
for so many years. Admire
the dreamy lavender
and sunflower fields of
Provence. Explore the lush
vineyards of the beautiful
Burgundy wine region. And
experience history first-hand
in Normandy, the site of the
famous D-Day landings.
As Audrey Hepburn noted,
Paris is always a good idea.
Known as the romance
capital of the world, take
a stroll down the famed
Champs-Élysées and marvel
at this dazzling city's iconic
landmarks, from the Eiffel
Tower to the Louvre.
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