France - travel information

General Information
Population: 65 000 000
Area: 674 843 km ²
Capital: Paris
Official language: French
Currency: Euro (EUR)

France, land of "Joie de vivre", irresistible romance, a wonderful wealth of cuisine, the highest peak of Europe - Mont Blanc, Tour de France, the host of many festivals, home of Eiffel Tower, which reigns over Paris, and a Camembert and other cheeses, champagne ... and there is much more..


Facts about France


Time to visit

The most suitable period to visit France depending on the processing of planning a visit. In summer, the most visited place is coast, especially Mediterranean and the mountains - the Pyrenees and Alps. Northern parts of the France have ocean climate (as in England), with short winters and warm summers, precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. The best time to visit the continental part is at the spring and autumn. Weather has been nice and warm during this time, there are not many tourists, and consequently the prices are somewhat lower, and reservations are not necessary.