France has always been considered one of the most influential political, cultural and artistic centers in Europe as well as in the world. Not only does it have magnificent palaces, castles and museums, France also has many beautiful natural landscapes.
The French Republic is a country in Western Europe, bordering Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain. France is a large industrial country, with the 5th largest economy in the world. This country is the 40th largest in the world with an area of 674,843 square kilometers.
France is famous in the world for its diversity of ethnicity, architecture and landscape. The great history of this country has left many wonders, from the ancient Roman Empire, the monarchy to modern France today. France has a diverse and colorful culture with famous architectural works around the world. Moreover, France is also considered the cradle of great European culture. France is also known as the fashion capital of the world with cities and fashion shops with a variety of goods and materials. However, prices in France are quite expensive, especially during the tourist season.
– Like many other European countries, France also has 4 seasons. However, due to the diverse terrain, each region in France will have a different climate, the seasons and temperatures between regions are different. This becomes a great factor, especially for tourism in France, because no matter what time of year visitors come to this country, there are many suitable attractions for them without being too hindered by the weather and climate.
– Autumn and spring are the best times for visitors to visit the central and eastern regions of France because the weather here is extremely pleasant at this time. Summer in some areas is very hot and winter is very cold, but in the Alps it is ideal for tourists to enjoy and explore. In the southern region of France, autumn is the best time for tourists to travel. In the western region of France, tourists can travel at any time of the year, because the weather here is harmonious, in addition to the extremely pleasant time in spring and autumn with beautiful natural scenery, winter in this area is not too cold, summer is sunny but not too hot. Traveling to France:
– From Vietnam, tourists traveling to France can choose any airline they trust such as Vietnam Airlines, Air France, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, etc. Flights from Vietnam to France often stop at Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport, etc.
– Tourists can also take a train from England to France quite conveniently, or take a train with popular routes from England, Belgium, Spain, Portugal to get to France quickly.
Currency:
– France currently uses the common European currency: Euro.
– You should exchange enough cash needed in Vietnam, exchange small denominations and coins to buy bus tickets, phone cards, drinks.
– You should prepare a balance exceeding 50% of the total budget you plan to spend when traveling to France because prices in Paris are very expensive.
Getting around in France:
After getting off the plane, you should first buy a map of France to know the way, or ask someone for directions. The means of transportation in Paris are quite complicated, you can refer to some of the following means of transportation for your convenience.
– Taxi: traveling by taxi will be very convenient and fast, but you should consider carefully if you want to use this means of transportation because taxi fares here are quite expensive.
– Subway: The subway system is arranged very scientifically and modernly, so moving is quite fast, this is one of the most popular means of public transportation for tourists.
– Bus: The bus here operates 24/24 hours, very convenient for sightseeing and exploring Paris at night.
– Walking: Every street in France has a clear address and name, walking will help you feel the vitality of this beautiful city.
Dishes you should try when coming to France:
– French wine: France is one of the European countries with a long history of wine production. France is famous around the world for its long-standing wine brands such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Provence, etc.
– Cheese: France is the country with the largest cheese consumption in the world, in France there are up to 500 types of cheese with different flavors. Cheese here is made mainly from cow, sheep and goat milk. Among them, the most commonly used cheeses are Roquefort blue cheese, which has a strong but addictive aroma. Saint-Nectaire cheese is made from fresh cow’s milk from the Auvergne region. Camembert cheese has the rich taste of milk and the aroma of fruit, … and many other types of cheese.
– Foie Gras: Also known as goose liver, this dish uses the main ingredient of goose liver or premium duck liver. The goose liver is cut into small square pieces, covered with a layer of flour and then fried for a few minutes. The chef who prepares goose liver requires high skills, if the liver is fried over low heat, it will become mushy, if the heat is too high, the liver will easily burn.
Like many other European countries, France has 4 seasons with winter lasting from about mid-December to mid-March, spring lasting from about mid-March to mid-June, summer from about mid-June to mid-September and autumn from about mid-September to mid-December. However, due to the diverse terrain, each region in France will have a different climate, the seasons and temperatures between regions are different. This becomes a great factor, especially for tourism in France, because no matter what time of year visitors come to this country, there are many suitable attractions for them without being too hindered by the weather and climate.
Autumn and spring are the best times for visitors to visit central and eastern France because the weather here is extremely pleasant at this time. Summer in some regions is very hot and winter is very cold, but in the Alps it is ideal for tourists to enjoy and explore. In the southern region of France, autumn is the best time for tourists to travel. In the western region of France, tourists can travel at any time of the year, because the weather here is harmonious, in addition to the extremely pleasant time in spring and autumn with beautiful natural scenery, winter in this area is not too cold, summer is sunny but not too hot.
Hotel and motel services in France are quite expensive. The average room rate in Paris is over 70 Euro/room. To save money, you can contact Vietnamese students studying abroad at Vietnamese community cultural centers. Here you can cook for yourself if you are not familiar with French dishes.
In France, if you smoke in a hotel, you will be fined 68 Euro, so if you want to smoke, ask the staff for a designated smoking area. Below is a reference price list for hotels in France.
– Budget room rates: from 15-50 Euros
– Average room rates: 50-100 Euros
– Standard star hotel room rates: 100-150 Euros
– Luxury room rates: from 150 Euros and up
Most visitors to France do not have to worry too much about where they will stay and how much the room rates will be. In any area in France that visitors visit, there is a rich hotel system from budget to luxury and even homestays, camping areas, etc. In addition, with quite detailed information that travel agencies or representative offices of travel companies can provide to customers about accommodation services, along with careful advice will help customers choose the right place to stay as desired.