tour france this summer

France officially the French Republic. French is a country located in Western Europe, that is also comprised of various overseas islands and territories located in other continents. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. It is often referred to as L’Hexagone (The “Hexagon”) because of the geometric shape of its territory. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its main ideals expressed in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Metropolitan France is bordered (in clockwise direction from the north) by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain. France's overseas departments and collectivities also share land borders with Brazil and Suriname (bordering French Guiana), and the Netherlands Antilles (bordering Saint-Martin). France is linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel, which passes underneath the English Channel.
France is the largest country in the European Union and the second largest in Europe, France has been one of the world's foremost powers for many centuries. During the 17th and 18th centuries, France colonized much of North America; during the 19th and early 20th centuries, France built one of the largest colonial empires of the time, including large portions of North, West and Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and many Pacific islands. France is a developed country and possesses the fifth largest economy in the world—according to nominal GDP figures. It is the most visited country in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. France is one of the founding members of the European Union, and has the largest land area of all members. France is a founding member of the United Nations, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, NATO, and the Latin Union. It is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and owns the largest number of nuclear weapons with active warheads and nuclear power plants in the European Union.


TOURISM IN FRANCE
With 81.9 million foreign tourists in 2007, France is ranked as the first tourist destination in the world, ahead of Spain (58.5 million in 2006) and the United States (51.1 million in 2006). This 81.9 million figure excludes people staying less than 24 hours in France, such as northern Europeans crossing France on their way to Spain or Italy during the Summer. France features cities of high cultural interest (Paris being the foremost), beaches and seaside resorts, ski resorts, and rural regions that many enjoy for their beauty and tranquillity (green tourism). Aside from casual tourism France attracts a lot of religious pilgrims to Lourdes, a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées département, that hosts a few million tourists a year. Popular tourist sites include: (according to a 2003 ranking[39] visitors per year): Eiffel Tower (6.2 million), Louvre Museum (5.7 million), Palace of Versailles (2.8 million), Musée d'Orsay (2.1 million), Arc de Triomphe (1.2 million), Centre Pompidou (1.2 million), Mont-Saint-Michel (1 million), Château de Chambord (711,000),Sainte-Chapelle (683,000), Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (549,000), Puy de Dôme (500,000), Musée Picasso (441,000), Carcassonne (362,000).
HOTELS IN FRANCE
there are many hotels in France where you can stay according to your budget. here are links to some of the best hotels in paris and across the France.

Paris:
2 Star Paris Hotels
3 Star Paris Hotels
Exclusive Paris Hotels
First Class Parisian Hotels
Luxury Chain Paris Hotels
Luxury Paris Hotels
Parisian Palaces

Regions of France:

3 Star Hotels in Alsace
3 Star Hotels in Aquitaine
3 Star Hotels in Auvergne
3 Star Hotels in Brittany
3 Star Hotels in Burgundy
3 Star Hotels in Centre
3 Star Hotels in Champagne-Ardenne
3 Star Hotels in Corsica
3 Star Hotels in Franche-Comte
3 Star Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon
3 Star Hotels in Limousin
3 Star Hotels in Lorraine
3 Star Hotels in Midi-Pyrenees
3 Star Hotels in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
3 Star Hotels in Normandy
3 Star Hotels in Pays-de-la-Loire
3 Star Hotels in Picardie
3 Star Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
3 Star Hotels in Provence
3 Star Hotels in Rhone-Alpes
3 Star Hotels in the Riviera
4 Star Hotels in Alsace
4 Star Hotels in Aquitaine
4 Star Hotels in Auvergne
4 Star Hotels in Brittany
4 Star Hotels in Burgundy
4 Star Hotels in Centre
4 Star Hotels in Champagne-Ardenne
4 Star Hotels in Corsica
4 Star Hotels in Franche-Comte
4 Star Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon
4 Star Hotels in Limousin
4 Star Hotels in Lorraine
4 Star Hotels in Midi-Pyrenees
4 Star Hotels in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
4 Star Hotels in Normandy
4 Star Hotels in Pays-de-la-Loire
4 Star Hotels in Picardie
4 Star Hotels in Poitou-Charentes
4 Star Hotels in Provence
4 Star Hotels in Rhone-Alpes
4 Star hotels in the Riviera

TOUR IN PARIS AND ACROSS THE FRANCE

Welcome to Paris !

France.com, in partnership with the major Tour operators specialized in sightseeing motorcoach tours and minibus with driver can help you discover the beauty of Paris and France.
Paris tour, historic Paris , Cruise by day on the Seine River, Grand Louvre museum, Montmartre, etc...
Discover all our sightseeing tours in Paris and France.

	Paris day tours Discover Paris, the "city of Lights", from the comfort of our panoramic air conditioned motorcoach or from our mini-bus with driver guide with pick up and drop off at your hotel).. This selection includes all day sightseeing tours in paris, Seine cruise and cultural tours...	.
	Paris night tours Discover Paris, the City of Lights, after dark ! Its history, tree-lined boulevards with their animated cafes and brilliantly illuminated monuments and squares... dine at the Eiffel Tower or spend a unforgettable evening in one of Paris most famous cabaret ..	.
	Paris dinner and lunch cruises There is no better way to get acquainted as well as awed by the beauty of Paris than taking a cruise along the Seine. Our selection features the best lunch and dinner cruises for your enjoyment.	.
	Paris cabaret tours This selection show only tours including an evening in a cabaret. Spend a delicious night and dinner at the worldwide famous Moulin Rouge, Lido or Paradis Latin ...	.
	Paris Gourmet Tours How about spending an afternoon or a full day perfecting your cooking skills? Want to know what a real French Bakery looks like and be able to taste bread as fresh as can be? Our Paris Gourmet Tours are here for your enjoyment!	.
	Paris Walking Tours Take a guided stroll through Paris's most beautiful streets and sites. Perfect for those who want a more active and personal way to discover Paris.	.
	Tours outside of Paris Spend a delicious day out of Paris and discover the the grandeur of classical French architecture with Versailles castle, or spend a day with Monet and Van Gogh in Giverny and Auvers !!	.
	Tours in France Discover the Loire Valley, the Normandy, Mont Saint Michel, the Provence andCote d'Azur, Burgundy and more ... experience France with this selection of full day, overnight private or shared tours!	.
	Paris Passes Have your Paris Metro Pass and Paris Museum Pass delivered to your hotel just before your arrival or your home worldwide. Also available: Opentour bus hop on/off pass. Save precious time, don't wait in line at museums and use Paris public transportation services for unlimited rides'	.

TOURISTS DESTINATION IN FRANCE
French Alps is one of the finest ski destinations in Europe, and it also offers excellent conditions for hiking, trekking, river rafting and other thrilling adventures. France also enjoys a long coastline dotted with strings of beautiful and exotic beaches. The Beaches of France are truly world-class, promising unlimited fun and excitement to its visitors.

France beaches are known for their liberal attitude towards bathing attire, and you can find plenty of topless or even nude beaches on scenic Mediterranean Coast and the Corsica Island.
France has a very rich cultural heritage, which dates back to thousands of years. France is world-famous for its unmatched collections of museums, amazing medieval castles and cathedrals, and of course for its varieties of delicous cuisine and wines. France also has innumerable historical and cultural attractions including some of the most amazinmg UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Among top historical and cultural attractions in France include the Palace of Versailles, Louvre Museum in Paris, Fontainebleau Castle and Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

France is not all about its museums and cathedrals, but the country also has contributed a lot to the world in the field of modern engineering.

Among modern attractions in France include the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Disneyland Paris - a world-famous theme park.

Besides, France has several world-class cities, including Paris, Cannes, Lyon, Nice, Lille, and Marseille with world-class hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls and much more, promising unlimited fun and excitement for tourists.