The Atlantic region of France has an endless coastline is a playground for those interested in water sports . Biarritz is a city lying on the Bay of Biscay in the south western part of France. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with vacationers and surfers and has lost none of its charm. Quite close to Biarritz is the Dune du Pilat in Arcachon, one of the biggest sand dunes on the continent . On their slopes summer snowboarding and paragliding are available .

Moving westward the ancient towns are the scenery of the western Mediterranean coast, on the Golfe du Lion. The proud Narbonne and the bustling Marseille worth a visit just as the small fishing villages. To the west of Marseille close to the arms of the Rhone delta lies one a most exotic region : the Camargue with its wide plains, a lot of lakes, secluded courtyards. Flamingos, purple heron, the well-known Camargue horses, and other rare animals and plants are among the attractions to see.

Passing the Camargue region the country continues on the Cote d ‘Azur, the French Riviera with its fashionable and luxurious ambience . It has to offer itself with its various beauty. A lot of celebrities come together to celebrate the film industry every year at the Cannes Film Festival.The road goes on from Nice and Cannes to the small state of  Monaco which is ruled by Prince Albert II. Inescapable to visit the casino or a trip on the Moyenne Corniche, or the Grande Corniche, two scenic roads, both conducting from Nice to Menton and offer fantastic views of the beautiful sea, the beach resorts and the splendor of the coast.

Turning away from the beach inland holidaymakers are greeted in Provence landscapes which appear in the paintings of van Gogh or Cezanne. Rich, self-dormant southern land full of lavenders between the Mediterranean, the Rhone and the Alps. The Romans liked the region so much that they paid tribute by constructing the amphitheater in Arles and constructed very well preserved Roman ruins in Nimes, the mighty aqueduct Pont du Gard. Another must is the papal town of Avignon, a small piece of Vatican, and of course there is also the famous bridge from the song “Sur le pont d’Avignon”. During the summer theater festivals artists from all over the world hang around in the city streets.

Heading north to Brittany and Normandy you can bump into craggy coves, rugged cliffs and hidden beaches. Visitors experience the archetypal nature of France here. Many Parisians have a summer house here in order to relax from stress of the capital. In spite of all the flood of tourists , the rocky island of Mont Saint Michel is still a glorious sight that you ought not to miss . Who goes out there in winter and rents a room in a typical France accommodation you can nearly alone at night and walk along the walls and shed your eyes on the open sea.

Besides beaches, monuments, attractions France has another special feature: winter sports. A concentration of several places, lifts and ski slopes are built in order that you go with your skis from one area to another. With the ski resorts of Les Trois Vallés and Les Portes du Soleil, it has two of the biggest resorts in Europe.

And finally, of course, an outing through France is not all over without a halt in the city on the Seine, Paris. Its charm is due in particular – besides the dazzling cultural life – the people. Together with liberal tolerance, joy and bonhomie that makes up its beauty . Where can we start the list of attractions in Paris: The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and the hundreds of museums and monuments. And remember to rent   Paris accommodation as well.