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France Travel Guide

France culture, scenery and more

Flights to France across the Atlantic owe their popularity to the country’s infinite array of things to do and see. Home to 65 million inhabitants, France’s rich historic legacy includes magnificent castles and country palaces, gorgeous vineyards and countless world-famous monuments.

Paris, the capital

What is France without Paris Will open in a separate browser window ? It’s the ideal destination for travellers seeking urban adventure in a bustling metropolis filled with historical sites. The Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Palace of Versailles are just some of the many attractions that Paris has to offer.

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The French mountains
For lovers of hiking, mountain biking, climbing and skiing, France has a multitude of breathtaking mountain peaks worth discovering. Travellers can choose between the Alps, the Jura mountains, the Pyrenees, the Vosges mountains and Massif Central.
Beaches on the Mediterranean
Tourists in the South of France love the Mediterranean beaches, ocean views and easy living found in Nice Will open in a separate browser window on the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera). They also enjoy Marseille Will open in a separate browser window, France’s largest port and home of the Olympique de Marseille (OM), the country’s most famous football club.
French gastronomy
Baeckeoffe in Alsace, tartiflette in the Haute Savoie and beef tartare in Paris Will open in a separate browser window: whatever the region, French gastronomy is sure to surprise and seduce. Other French specialties worth discovering are local cheeses, wines and cured meats. Truly epicurean travellers will find treasures beyond imagination.
French wine regions
Wine enthusiasts flock to the Bordeaux Will open in a separate browser window region, but France’s seat of wine production is known for its cognac and pineau as well. Both amateurs and connoisseurs alike take pleasure in exploring the Burgundy region, the Loire valley and the Champagne region to get a taste of authentic French wines.

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Important Information

Airports in France serviced by Air Transat
Currency

France’s only and official currency is the euro (€ / EUR), which is the official currency of all member countries in the European Union.

Official Language

The official language of France is French, but travellers can expect to hear different dialects and patois (derived from French) in different regions. English and Spanish may be spoken and understood in some tourist locations.

Entry/exit requirements

For more information about passport and visa requirements, visit the Government of Canada travel website.

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A Brief Tour of France:
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