The city of Paris is the largest city and capital of France. Paris is one of the leading business and cultural centers in the world, hosting an average of 45 million tourists every year. Almost 60 percent come from foreign lands to see the landmarks the city is well-known for: the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris and Arc de Triomphe. Other famous landmarks include The Louve, Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, several museums and Disneyland Paris. For more Parisian fun, explore the many gardens and French specialties, such as the crepe and croissant.
The French Riviera has been a vacation hot spot since it became widely popular after World War II as a celebrity vacation spot, hosting visitors from Bridgette Bardot to Elton John. The area lies along the Mediterranean coastline in the southeast corner of France, including Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Cap-d'Ail, Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël and Saint-Tropez. The seaside resorts are most popular in July and August.
For those seeking a relaxing visit to the countryside filled with fabulous food and wine, head to Burgundy. Located in rural France, the scenery is dotted with villages and miles of rolling hills. The capital of Burgundy is Dijon, well-known for its mustard. Wine tasting is also quite popular. Several award-winning wines are grown in the region.
