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Old 09-24-2009, 08:57 PM
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France is Europe's top travel destination; and that's no wonder. It is such a great country for visiting, with an amazing wealth of tourist attractions historic monuments, castles and museums, attractive towns and cities, and also the most varied landscapes of any country in Europe. Added to that, with the exception of Paris and a few tourist traps, it's not an expensive country, compared to many other parts of Europe. Indeed, parts of rural France and many small towns are really quite cheap.

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The best times of the year are September and October, and May and June. During these months, the weather in France is generally pleasant - not too hot, not too cold - and there are less crowds at the most popular tourist attractions. In tourist areas (i.e. not the big cities), accommodation is cheaper during these "shoulder" months.
The only drawback is that some tourist attractions only open during the peak season, or open for shorter hours or less days per week during the shoulder months. But this is not the case with the main tourist attractions such as the Loire Castles, the great cathedrals, the historic small towns, the famous museums, and other popular places.
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Old 11-13-2009, 01:32 AM
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I would prefer to go in summer as it allows to spend a lot of time outdoors and see much more. I hear that Christmas in France is amazing though... But it is probably more expensive to travel then.
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Old 12-02-2009, 03:19 PM
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Are French people receptive? Is it recommended to speak a little French or English will be enough?
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Old 12-02-2009, 04:43 PM
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Are French people receptive? Is it recommended to speak a little French or English will be enough?
I'd be curious to hear an answer to that from someone who's been to France. I've heard that in the province of Quebec, Canada the people appreciate at least an attempt to speak their language.
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Old 12-18-2009, 03:30 PM
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The period during April to June every year will be good to visit France. The climate in these month would be good for visiting places. We can visit more places in France during this period. France is a favorite tourist destination in Europe and offers many attractions for tourists. Of the many TGV train is more popular in France. Anybody here travelled by it?
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Old 02-10-2010, 10:39 AM
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France is outstanding country in the Glob I love its places, beaches and historical places. The weather is normally fresh and sunny in spring. So it would be good for visiting all places and most of the tourists prefer to visit in this weather.
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Old 06-12-2010, 03:19 AM
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I fort ideas with you on this. Travel to France at this time very comfortable. I've been to France and it is wonderful.
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Old 08-20-2010, 02:42 AM
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The only drawback is that some tourist attractions only open during the peak season, or open for shorter hours or less days per week during the shoulder months
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Old 08-26-2010, 09:32 AM
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Expensive Paris
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Old 09-06-2010, 07:17 AM
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Expensive Paris , yes, it's true
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