You may well wonder, as did Charles de Gaulle, how you can
govern a country with 246 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.
Visit Bordeaux, a "Little Paris" with beautiful boulevards,
stunning churches, green parks and gardens, and venture
into the lush vineyards of the famed Médoc and Margaux
wine-growing region.
Explore Avignon's Palace of the Popes. Marvel at Arles'
impressive Roman ruins, the city's vibrant colours and
striking quality of light that has inspired artists like Vincent
Van Gogh. Then admire the dreamy lavender and sunflower
fields of Provence.
In Giverny, lose yourself in the exquisite gardens that inspired
Claude Monet for so many years. Spend time in the medieval
city of Rouen, 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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