French fine food has been receiving national and international praises over the centuries; French haute cuisine has long been source of national pride.

The country has rich and diverse history. That's why, France has wide arrays of antique shops, magnificent castles, and wonderful local tourist destinations. Cave paintings in southwestern France prove the sophistication and creativeness of the early Stone Age French.

Although, France is one of the oldest states in the Western world; France is a developed country with the sixth (nominal GDP) or eighth (PPP) largest economy in the world. France is the major industrialized nation in Western Europe. The country has been regarded as a highly urbanized European country. Having attractive and varied landscapes, rich set of cultural resources, and world-renowned collection of foods and wines; France is the third major U.S? travelers? destination.

Since France has long been the major tourist destination; tourism became the leading industry in France.

One of the most visited cities in the world is the capital city of France, and the castle of Carcassonne is also a major tourist attraction in the south.

In Paris, the colorful neighborhoods, sidewalk cafes, and famous cuisine to its prestigious cultural institutions and world-renowned architecture situated. There are also monumental landmarks in Paris include the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Louvre museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Georges Pompidou Center.

Beside from being the most elegant city in France, Paris is one of the most romantic places in the world. Not only that, there are popular tourist destinations and cities of high cultural interest in France. There are regions known for their unique features.

The Riviera on the Mediterranean coast has numerous hotels waterfront resort.

The French Alps provides some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding.

Brittany in Normandy, the northwestern part of France, has an elegant 17th century chateau hidden in a forest.

The rustic, quiet charm atmosphere of medieval villages and Grand Cru wineries make the tourists feel relax.

There is a magnificent 1860 hunting lodge set in tranquil parkland. It is located at the home of kings in Loire Valley Chateau country.

Ancient hillside villages and medieval castles can be found in the Greater South West.

The undeniable urbane cities, classical structures, historical centers of knowledge and tranquility (green tourism) of the country are the reasons why most of the world's travelers go to France.

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