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By RomanticHeart | February 8, 2010

About the city

The crowd is drawn to sparkling ski slopes of the Alps, sunlit vineyards and sun-baked beaches of this beautiful country. France is a country which draws more travellers than any other country. It is easy to see why this is the case given France’s great reputation for fine wines, good food, high fashion and relaxed lifestyle . But while France is undoubtedly a place to drink and eat till your heart is content, there’s much more to this entrancing country than only cutting-edge cuisines. Spring is the best time to be here, and those having an interest in winter sports can drop at the Alps and Pyrenees with some polar gear. The summers are extremely hot and winters are moderate. An all-weather coat and pair of comfortable shoes are a must . Ladies, especially, should carry cocktail dresses as some of the restaurants ask for it. When visiting any spiritual site, refrain from wearing sleeveless shirt and shorts, as they are unpopular at such places.

Culture

English is widely spoken here, although French is the official language. Handshaking is
customary greeting and ladies should be kissed on both cheeks and should be addressed
as monsieur or Madame. French people are popularly famous for their like for stylish sportswear
and naturally perfumes. Nudism is allowed on some beaches only . Social functions, fine
restaurants, and clubs call for more formal dressing. When at a formal dinner, wait till the host
gestures to start the dinner. Smoking is banned in public areas.

Site Seeing

Paris, the city of love, is an enormous city with many attractions in reachable distance thanks to the
very efficient public transport system. It boasts of more than 80 museums and 2 hundred humanities
galleries. A visit to Disney land and the superb Eiffel tower will make the trip worthwhile.
The attractive holiday makers spots are the Arc de triomphe which spans over the crypt of an
unknown infantryman, the forbidding gothic architecture of the Notre dame cathedral, the picturesque
Sacre Coeur, to Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, the Moulin Rouge and boat tours along the
Seine. Get the Carte Musees-Monuments pass, which gives access to 70 monuments and
museums.

Shopping

although service tax is included in the bill, a humble tip will not cost much. An extra dollar can be given as tip to the waiter. A tip of $2 can be left for the bus drivers.
Electricity

220-volt, 50-cycle AC current.
Getting There

the national airline that operates here is Air France. Many cheap airlines, too, provide services from UK. Paris-Charles de Gaulle also known as Roissy-Charles de Gaulle is the major airfield of France, which is 23km away from the town. Coaches, taxis, limousines services are provided at the airfield. The railway facility provided by the airport, claims to reach all the terminals inside 8 minutes. These trains run twenty-four hours. The other airfields that offer flight services are Paris-Orly, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon and Toulouse.

Ferry and cruise trips can be made from ports such as Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean, and Havre.

Tax Free Items

one. Two hundred cigarettes or fifty cigars or one hundred cigarillos or 250g of tobacco
2. 1liter of spirits over 22 percent or 2liter of alcoholic beverage up to twenty-two per cent
three. 2liter of wine
4. 50g of perfume and 250ml of scent
five. 500g of coffee or 200g of coffee extract
6. 100g of tea or 40g of tea extract

Food and agricultural products need to be steered clear of.

For more information about travel and useful tips for tourists, visit famouswonders.com and check out Bonifacio France.