France Hotels

France overflows with opportunities for holiday travel and tourism. Whether your idea of a resort is a ski lodge or seaside village, France has something for you. From the rich history of Normandy to the romantic City of Lights, France is sure to delight and seduce you. Hotels in France specialize in charm and personal attention, and offer a wide variety of accommodations, from seaside chalets to downtown palaces. In fact, you may find yourself in a variety of hotels in France, as you try to sample all that the country has to offer.

Paris, of course, is obligatory. Even if your plans are to spend your vacation in the provinces or at the coast, you will want to enjoy at least one night in Paris. The city is synonymous with romance, and even the most jaded cynic will soon find himself yielding to its charm. As the center of the world's culture, fashion and cuisine, Paris can be a bit imposing. But there is still a cozy intimacy to the city which most visitors find delightful.

The Cote d'Azur, with its waterfront resorts - Cannes, Antibes, and Menton - lure thousands of visitors every year. The glamour that nature provides far surpasses the best that Paris - or the seemingly ever-present celebrities - can generate. Just behind the coast medieval villages offer a taste of Provence. This collection of storybook villages and historic towns give tourists a peek into the history of the region. Perfume factories, shops, galleries, and restaurants offer plenty to do when you want to escape the coast.

France is a skier's paradise. With over 8000 km of pistes, France has the largest ski areas in the world. Take your pick of alpine skiing, nordic skiing, snowboarding, motorized snow-riding techniques, as well as snowshoe and dogsled tours. France's ski resorts are spread out through 7 major ski areas: the Northern Alps, the Southern Alps, the Pyrenees, the Vosges, the Jura, the Massif Central and Corsica.

Love history? Then Normandy is the place for you. From the Norman Conquest to D-Day, northwestern France is a living museum. More than stories of battle, you will learn the spirit of France which has sustained her through every stage of her colorful history. For centuries the stories of England and Normandy have intertwined. To this day you will still feel the cultural influence of England in this proud, beautiful territory. France is a traveler's dream. Regardless of which of her charms you sample on your first visit, you will assuredly return soon to see what else she has to offer.