Hotels in France

France is a country that is located in one of the European continents. It is bordering to Belgium and Luxembourg towards the North. They are also bordering with Germany and Switzerland on the East Italy and Monaco on the South while Spain and Andorra on the West. Paris is the capital state of the country.

France is located at the oceanic climate zone. However, on average France has three types of climates which are oceanic, continental and also Mediterranean. The climate of the country often changes. In the South, the climate is oceanic hence making it warmer. As for the Northern side of France, it is colder and windier. Between May until October the temperature would be around 20°C to 26°C. During springtime, it is rather mild and dry. Autumn is mostly similar to the spring, but it is more extended. July and August have a higher temperature. On average, the temperature of the country would range between 6°C in January to 26°C in August.

France is also a large producer of agricultural products. Some of the main agricultural exports of France are wheat, poultry, dairy, beef and also pork. Besides that, France also exports Champagne and also Bordeaux. Many of their Rose wines are drunk within the country itself. Agriculture contributes a lot to their economy. The food industry itself contributes to the 4.2% of the agriculture economy.

France also brings in a lot of money from their tourism industry. France is ranked as the number one country that is visited by many tourists from all over the world. In the year 2012, there are up to 83 million tourists that visited the country be it for a short-term or a long-term visit. As for the short term visit, it is because the tourists would be crossing the border heading to Spain or Italy. France is also one of the mainly visited by tourists due to their many renowned museums. France also has 37 UNESCO sites that cross between cities, beaches and also resorts.

Up until 2017, there are up to 67.15 million people living in France. France also stands at number 20th as the most populated country in the world. As for in Europe, it is ranked at number 3.

The official language of France is French. However, besides the official language, there are also other regional languages spoken in the country. Some of these regional languages are Occitan, Breton, Catalan, Flemish (Dutch dialect), Alsatian (German dialect), Basque, and others.

As for the religion practised in France, Catholicism is the commonly practised religion in the country. As the years pass by the Roman Catholic became the commonly practised religion. Nowadays, the country recognises any religious organisations that are practised in the country.

Besides having many historical backgrounds, France is also famous for its cultural aspects. Art that has been circulated the country brings in many tourists and value to the country. Many museums are dedicated to conserving the art. The art also is highly influenced by the time during the Renaissance.

Cuisine in France is among the very popular cuisines around the world. In the northern part of France, butter is widely used as a fat factor in cooking. In the southern part of France, olive oils are the main ingredients that are widely used in their cooking. One dish in France has three divisions namely appetisers, main dishes and desserts. Their meals concern the quality and appearance of the exterior. Since France is also the largest exporter of wine, it is also one of the important ingredients used in their cooking. Apart from wine, the ingredients used in their cooking are cheese and salads. Dessert in France is also one of the most famous in the world. Among the famous desserts in France are macaron, chocolate mousse, eclairs and so on. For any restaurant in France, they will get Michelin guide recognition if they meet the 5-star restaurant criteria. Michellin Guide has Michellin awarded 620 restaurants. This recognition has also been given to restaurants in other countries such as Japan, Germany, Italy and Spain.

How to Get There?

By Flight

The best way to get to France would be via aeroplane. A ticket flight to France would normally cost around MYR 9000 for a return trip per pack depends on the dates of holidays. This is the price that normally cost for those who will fly to the main city which is Paris. Once you reach the airport, there is a lot of transportation available such as taxi, train, metro and buses.

By Metro

There are many ways that tourists can choose to take them from the airport to the hotel that they will be staying. Metro is the famous transportation used in France. It is the rapid transit system that mostly focused on the Paris metropolitan area. The Metro operates underground for 214 kilometres. They have 303 stations. 62 of the stations are transfer lines. The Metro has 16 lines, and the train would stop at every station. The train runs at 20 kilometres per hour up to 70 kilometres per hour. The Metro basically aims to provide local transportation in Paris into the city from some nearby housing area outside of Paris.

By Bus

Buses are commonly used in France as well besides Metro. The country has urban buses that have a flat rate for each journey. The buses would be making routes across the cities in the country. The fares are fairly cheap making it affordable for everyone to take the bus. Previously only the train has routes to make journeys across cities, but after 2015 their government allows buses to make the journey as well and make it affordable for everyone.

What to Do There?

France is a country that has a lot of historical places, monuments as well as buildings. Hence it is a place that many would come to learn more about the history of the country.

Visiting the Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower is the famous monument of France. It was constructed in 1889 and one of the most visited monuments in the world. It is the image of France and has been the icon that is commonly known by the citizens of the world.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedrals became popular when it was included in the novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The cathedral had many charming characteristics to it such as sizable lofty archways, ornate spires, rose-coloured stained glass windows, flying buttresses, ribbed vaults, and not least, the indispensable Gargoyles.

Arc de Triomphe

It is the largest monument in the city of Paris. Underneath the Arch is a tomb of France’s Unknown Soldier. At the top of the arch is a terrace where it has the panoramic views of Paris. This is also one of the many places that are visited by visitors.

Moulin Rouge

In Paris, there is a red light district of Pigalle. Here can be found regular performances of cancan. The performers would dance in live music that is rather enticing with beautiful costumes as well as outstanding dancing techniques.

Champagne-Ardenne

France is famous for having sparkling wines. There are five districts that produce wine from their vineyard. Tourists may visit these vineyards where the owners would welcome the tourists and gave them a tour of the vineyard and try their locally made wines.

Disneyland

Disneyland is one of the famous attractions in France. Many would visit the country to go to the theme park. Disneyland is known as the place that brings joy to both adult and children. It is also highly customised differently in each place.

St. Tropez Beach

Despite having many attractions in the city, France also has beautiful beaches. One of the many famous hotels is St. Tropez beach. The location of the beach is rather secluded. Many celebrities would come here. The water is clear, and the sand is white. Many have the time of their lives here.

Where to Stay?

Ibis Styles Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

This is a 3-star hotel that is located in Paris. It is located only 0.90 kilometres away from Charles de Gaulle International Airport. This hotel is part of the famous Ibis chain. It is a hotel with many amenities as well as services. Some of them being their luggage storage offer, 24-hour reception and not to mention their multilingual staff that will be able to help out their guests with any queries.

Novotel Suites Clermont Ferrand Polydome

This is a 4-star hotel with great comfort and design that aims to make their guests feel pampered as well as comfortable at all times. Their rooms are equipped with many amenities such as in-room espresso coffee machine. Not to mention the room also has a great view. They are also located nearby many attractive places that can be visited by their guests.

ibis budget Paris Porte de Montreuil

This hotel is a 2-star hotel. It is located only 2 kilometres away from Academy of Paris. This hotel allows pets too. It will be in fact a hotel that is suitable for those who travels with their pets. It is further away from the city which gives them a chance to explore the outskirts of the city.

ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15ème

This hotel is located in Paris and is only 149 kilometres away from the Gare Montparnasse Airport. It is also nearby to the Gare du Nord Train Station. UNESCO Headquarters are also very near to the hotel with only a distance of 0.43 kilometres. This hotel is somewhere that is very convenient to go to other parts of the city too.

ibis Paris Gare du Nord la Fayette 10ème

This is a 3-star hotel that is located in the famous La Fayette street in Paris. The location of the hotel gives their guests to experience the art side of the city. Not to mention the hotel also prioritises the services and the amenities offered to their guests.