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France is located in the heart of Western Europe, a land of contact between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. At the edge of French territory there are rugged mountain ranges, to the south the Pyrenees and to the south-east the Alps, in the heart of the country are the volcanic peaks of the Massif Central, the rest of ...

France is one of the main states in Europe and, from a tourist point of view, it is the most visited nation in the world, rich in artistic, natural and landscape attractions. The most popular destination is the capital Paris, with museums such as the Louvre and the Orsay Museum, attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, amusement parks such as ...

France is the most visited country by tourists in the world and its capital Paris is the most visited city in the world. There are countless tourist attractions in France, the country has historical and archaeological sites unique in the world: ranging from prehistoric sites (Carnac, Vézère), to the remains of the ancient cities of the Roman Empire (Orange, Arles, Nîmes, ...

Provence is favored by a Mediterranean climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year, and particularly with hot, dry and sunny summers, the region is in fact the area of France with the most hours of sunshine per year, the annual average is 2,700-2,900 hours, the sunniest areas are those of the Var and Vaucluse departments. Provence is located in the ...

The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) extends along the Mediterranean Sea, from the border with Italy to the town of Cassis, on the eastern outskirts of Marseille. Thanks to its position, the climate of the French Riviera is Mediterranean, mild and sunny with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The French Riviera is famous for its Mediterranean climate, mild and sunny, ...

Aquitaine is a region in south-western France bordered to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The position of Aquitaine along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean means that the region is affected by the climatic influences of the ocean and the warm Gulf Stream, its climate, mild and sunny, has mild temperatures and well-distributed rainfall throughout the months of the ...

Nice has a Mediterranean climate, very mild thanks to its position, protected from the winds and the surrounding hills, and sheltered by the Esterel and Mercantour massifs and the Alps. The city has pleasant temperatures throughout the year and rainfall moderate temperatures that fall mostly in autumn and winter, generally between October and January. The average annual rainfall is around ...

Nice (about 345,000 inhabitants, 970,000 inhabitants in the urban area), is located in a wonderful position along the Mediterranean Sea on the Bay of Angels (Baie des Anges), 30 km from the border with Italy, the city is the capital of the department of Alpes-Maritimes. Nice originated from a settlement founded by the inhabitants of Marseille, the city developed in ...

Picardy is affected by an oceanic climate, often influenced by masses of moist and fresh air coming from the North Atlantic Ocean, these air masses are however warmed by the warmer waters of the North Atlantic. The climate of Picardy is monotonous, characterized by persistent freshness, almost permanent humidity and strong winds, especially along the coast. There are no major ...

Picardy (Picardie) is a historical region of France which is located in the northern area of the country, north of Paris, for a short stretch it overlooks the English Channel, and for an even shorter stretch it borders Belgium, the capital regional is the city of Amiens, which is famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral. The region of Picardy is ...

Capital of the Gard department, the city of Nimes (140,000 inhabitants) is located in the northern part of the narrow plain of Lower Languedoc which extends between the Rhone and the Aude, a short distance from the Rhone and a few tens of kilometers from the cities of art such as Arles and Avignon, or from areas of great natural ...

The Pays de la Loire region is a region created arbitrarily for administrative purposes and does not correspond to any pre-existing historical region of France, it extends over the territories that were part of the ancient provinces of Anjou, Brittany, Maine, Perche and Poitou. The region, which has the city of Nantes as its capital, is made up from an ...

Limousin is a region in the south-west of France, its climate is predominantly oceanic, but in some peripheral areas of the east of the region the influence of the continental climate is also felt, this is due to the presence of reliefs that reduce the oceanic influence. Summers are hot and slightly drier than other seasons, in winter the temperatures ...

The climate of Fontainebleau is continental-oceanic, it is a temperate climate moderated by oceanic influences. Winters are quite harsh with average minimum winter temperatures just above freezing, there are on average 58 days of frost per year, summer has mild and rarely hot temperatures with average maximum temperatures around 25°C. The rains are regular throughout the year, the average annual rainfall ...

Fontainebleau is a small town (about 17,000 inhabitants) located in the Ile de France, in the department of Seine-et-Marne, 65 km south of Paris, in the middle of the forest of the same name, not far from the Seine. The wine that is grown in the area is excellent. The place is famous for the wonderful Renaissance castle and its ...

Provins is located a few tens of kilometers south-east of Paris and its climate is very similar to that of the French capital. The climate of Provins is continental-oceanic, with rainfall distributed regularly throughout the year. Summer temperatures are mild and rarely hot. In winter the average minimum temperatures are cold but never excessively. The average annual rainfall is 677 ...

Provins, a small town (about 12,000 inhabitants) located in the Ile de France, in the department of Seine-et-Marne, less than 100 km south-east from Paris, on a plateau at the confluence of the Voulzie and Durteint. Known as Pruvinum in Roman times, the first historical document attesting its importance dates back to 802 AD. In 996, where the lower city ...

Strasbourg (about 270,000 inhabitants, the urban area over 700,000), is the capital of Alsace, capital of the department of Lower Rhine, is located on the border with Germany along the banks of the Ill river and in the vicinity of the Rhine, between the two mountain massifs of the Vosges and Forêt-Noire. Strasbourg is one of the capitals of the ...

The climate of Strasbourg is continental with slight oceanic influences. This type of climate is characterized by wide variations in seasonal temperatures, by rather cold winters with the possibility of snow, by hot and humid summers, and by mild and pleasant intermediate seasons (autumn and spring). The city, being located between two mountain massifs, is little exposed to the winds. ...