France
Country: France
Highlights: Gastronomy ★★★★★, Art / Museums ★★★★★, Historical sites ★★★★★, Natural Beauty★★★★, Shopping ★★★★; Sports/Adventure★★, Geographic extremes★, Glamour★★★★★
When to go: All year long attractions. Avoid August heat in Paris.
Where to go: The city of Paris in late September, The Côte D´Azur beaches during summer, The Savoie region / Alps during winter; Bourgogne, Champagne, Cahors and Alsace regions during September/October, The Provénce from May to July, Corse island in Summer, Aquitaine region, The Cities of Lyon and Bordeaux.
Downside: May get too crowded and/or expensive in peak seasons.
Our Experiences: France is a country we love, and we visit every year. We have even learned the language to better appreciate the country´s culture. Among our favourite attractions we quote: Meeting the top recognized chefs and the gastronomy temples (check restaurants for more) ; Attending the Prix de l´Arc Horse Racing in Paris in October; Relaxing in Provénce between lavender fields; Visiting and Revisiting the art Museums,; Exploring Cheese producers and wine makers. Shopping for fashion goods in Av. Montaigne; Taking children to EuroDisney. We also like to try and compare the super-luxurry hotels around the country,
Hotels we love and recommend: George V ( Paris ); Ritz ( Paris ); Plaza Athénée ( Paris ); Price de Galles ( Paris ); Cheval Blanc (Courchevel); Georges Blanc (Vonnas); Le Pres d´Eugénie (Eugénie-les-Bains); Resort Barrière (Alsace )
