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France. It's got the city of love, tons of history, fine wines and great food. There's so much to see and do while you're in France that you'll want to make the most of your time here and learn all about the cities that you can visit. One of the best ways to do that is by taking an escorted tour, conducted by an expert. Whether you prefer to see the county on foot at a slow pace, relax on a river cruise and take stops along the way, or hop aboard a train with a rail package, there are many options so you can find the one that works for you.

One of the most popular cities to visit in France is Paris. There are tons of things to see and do here. Perhaps you'd like to take a tour that stops at some of the most famous monuments and locations, such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, or the Notre Dame Cathedral. If you're into history, perhaps a trip to some of the world's best art galleries and museums will be in order. Of course, if you're looking to indulge you might be interested in exploring the food and wine choices around the city by visiting some of the hottest restaurants.

History buffs will definitely need to make a trip to Normandy, home of the D-Day beaches. You can see these beaches, some of the battlefields, and more. And that's not all there is to see in Normandy. You can also visit a number of beautiful and historic churches and buildings that are nearby.

Other popular destinations in France include Nice, a city on the French Riviera, Provence, where you can see the brilliant lavender fields full of color and other historic sights, Burgundy, one of the best places for wine lovers, and Tours, which is popular with cyclists but also has its fair share of sights and foods.

France is a beautiful place all year round, but if you have a flexible schedule you may be able to get there during one of the best times. The scenery can be absolutely gorgeous in the spring, and the weather is nice. It also won't be as crowded as the extremely busy summer season. However, an advantage of going in the summer is that many cities have more activities and festivals catered to tourists. Even if you find yourself traveling in the winter, you can rest assured that the weather tends to stay temperate year round, and rarely gets very cold. 

From the expensive rural regions and fashionable beach resorts, to the culture soaked cities, stylish France has so much to offer even the most discerning travelers.

Paris, the height of art, food, fashion and wine. Many refer to it as the most romantic city in the world. There are many things you can experience while traveling through Paris, France including:

• Shop the famous Champs Elysees.
  
• Sit at a sidewalk cafe.
  
• Take the elevators (or climb,) to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a spectacular view of the city.
  
• Immerse yourself in art at the Louvre Museum.
  
• Cruise along the Seine river.
  

You could easily spend a week in Paris, but try to give yourself at least 3 to 4 full days if time permits.

Cities you shouldn’t miss include the magnificent and fast-paced Lyon, the once oh-so-glamorous Biarritz or the lively capital of the Loire Valley, Tours, with its picturesque presence and laid-back lifestyle - especially if you’re partial to fine wine.

Wine lovers should also pay visits to the attractive world heritage site, Strasbourg or the ancient, elegant city of Bergerac as well as the regions of Burgundy, Bordeaux and of course, Champagne!

The Normandy, region offers impressively lush farmland, beaches and bustling market towns.  Let us not forget of course, the history of the region where you can visit the World War II fortifications and invasion beaches.  Visit the fairy-tale looking tidal island of Mont Saint-Michael, with its abbey’s spindly towers that jut into the clouds from the island’s heart.

If you're on a cruise, the most commonly called upon port is Nice. Nice is the most famous of towns in the French Riviera. From here you can take day trips to Monaco and Eze, Saint Paul de Vence.

Travel to France, and enjoy a France tour vacation to suit your every need. Atlas Travel Web has listed a variety of vacations so you can choose the perfect French experience for you. Whether you wish to travel independently on a variety of carefully created itineraries, on a river cruise, or as part of an escorted group where all the planning is done for you and you can just sit back and relax, we have compiled a list of trips throughout France for you to choose from - our featured France tours.
 
Buying your France Tour or France vacation package in advance gives you peace of mind because you prepay for your trip and save up to 40% off the cost of traveling the same itinerary on your own.  

Keep in mind when planning your tour that peak season is May through July, and then September and October. A lot of French people go on vacation in August, so some places are closed. If you don't mind colder weather, then traveling November through March will save you a bit of money.

Book your France Tour now with Atlas Travel Web and get yourself ready for the trip of your lifetime.