Hotels in France

France is one of Europe’s largest countries. It is bordered by six countries. It is bordered with Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg to the Northeast, Switzerland and Italy to the Southeast and Spain to the Southwest. The United Kingdom borders with France as well via the English Channel. France is said to be the gateway to Europe as there are several large international airports, ferry terminals and rail services. France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. France is a very diverse country which includes natural beauty, amazing climate and many more.

France has a total of 22 official regions located in France. Each of the regions is subdivided into the department. In the far Northwest corner of France, there lies Brittany and Normandy. This region is distinct with a coastline of wide bays and granite cliffs. Then, to the Southern border of Brittany and Lower Normandy, you will find Pays-de la Loire. This region has very spectacular scenery. The popular region in France is the Southern area. It is one of the busiest and the most expensive regions in France. Lavender fields are very popular in the Southern region. At the North of the Mediterranean coast, there is a Rhone-Alpes. It is home to the French Alps which is one of the popular areas for the tourists as well as for the locals. This area is filled with many resorts. A peaceful and quiet region of France is located at the centre of France. Auvergne is located in the heart of France. It is the least populous areas in the country. There are no coasts or borders can be found here. Limousin and Burgundy are located here. In the Eastern region of France, the areas are bordering with Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Franche-Comte is located here. It has an amazing landscape of woods and rivers. There is also a strong German influence in this region which can be heard within their dialect, the cuisine and the architecture. It is a region that is peaceful with beautiful small towns. While, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Dunkerque and Boulogne are located in the Northern part of France. It has a heavy influence of Belgium due to its proximity. You can find windmills and canals here. Then, France’ capital, Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This region is very expensive with its architecture, wealth and design. You can find many cultural activities here.

To travel to France, valid passports are needed. All tourists entering the French territory from another Schengen country are exempted from presenting their passports. By providing their national identity card is sufficient. The passport and other travel documents of yours must be valid for a minimum of 3 months of the entry date. All the French territories such as French Guiana, French West Indies and Reunion follows the same visa regulations of the motherland. For Singaporean, you would not need a visa if you want to travel to France for three months. However, a Schengen visa is mandatory for all nationals of Singapore who stay in the country for a period greater than 90 days. For a short stay visits less than 90 days within 180 days, you will be exempted from obtaining a valid Schengen visa.

According to Article 2 of the French Constitution, the official language of France is French. French is a Romance language derived from Latin. The official authority of the French Language is the Academie Francaise. There are also other regional languages spoken in France such as Occitan, Breton, Catalan, Flemish, Alsatian, Basque and many others. The French government regulate a law that any commercial and workplace communication must be in French. However, the government does not regulate the choice of language in publications by individuals. The threat from Anglicisation makes the government safeguard the position of the French language by promoting the French language in the European Union. However, in France, there are 77 vernacular minority languages of France.

France is mostly located in the oceanic climate zone. The West of France has an oceanic climate. However, the climate of the Southwest is also oceanic but warmer. The Northwest part of France is cooler and windier.

France is most famous for its cuisine and wines. Meals in France are joyous with families and friends sit together for a conversation. The typical French meals offer three to four courses which include cheese before dessert. All meals are accompanied by freshly baked bread and wine. One of the popular foods in France includes chicken in a red wine sauce known as Coq au vin. The food that available in France are also diverse and vary according to the region.

How to Get There?

By Flight

There are many large airports in France. France is also said as the gate to Europe as they have many large and international airports. The main airport in France is located in Paris. The airport is known as Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airport is the largest international airport in France. The Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is also the second largest airport in Europe. It is named after Charles de Gaulle which was the leader of the Free French Forces during the Second World War. This airport is the world’s tenth busiest airport and Europe’s second busiest airport after London Heathrow while Nice Cote d’Azur Airport is the third busiest airport in France.

If you want to travel to Paris, you can board a flight from Changi Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. There are several airlines providing flights from Singapore to France. You can choose to board with any airlines available such as Air France, KLM, Singapore Airlines and many more. However, only Singapore Airlines and Air France offering a direct flight from Singapore to Paris. The cheapest airfare is offered by Air France with SGD 1,382 for a return ticket. The flight will take about 14 hours.

If you want to travel to other parts of France such as Nice, you can do so by taking a flight from Changi Airport to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport. There are several airlines that you can choose to get to Nice from Singapore. You can choose to board with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air France and many more. However, there are no direct flights available from Singapore to Nice. You need to transit at other airports at least once before making a connecting flight to Nice. The cheapest airfare is offered by Qatar Airways with SGD 1,141 for a return ticket. The flight will take about 16 to 18 hours inclusive of transit time.

What to do There?

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower is one of the famous landmark known all over the world. It is a must visited landmark in Paris. If you are coming to Paris, you will certainly do not want to miss the chance to be here. You can take the adventure to go on the top of the tower as well. The Eiffel Tower is wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris. The Eiffel Tower got its named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose designed and built the tower. This place is perfect for lovers to have their honeymoon. The atmosphere there is certainly romantic.

Louvre Museum

If you are in Paris, you want to visit here next after visiting the Eiffel Tower. The Louvre or known as the Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum and a historical monument in Paris. You can spend a whole day here as this museum is so huge. You can purchase your entry tickets online to avoid long queue to buy the tickets. For any art lover, you will certainly love to be inside this museum. Experience it yourself the magnitude of this museum.

Castle of Nice

If you are visiting Nice, Castle of Nice is one the place that you can visit. It is one of the tourist attraction in Nice. The Castle of Nice was a citadel used for military purposed. It is built at the top of a hill. It is stood overlooking the bay of Nice from the 11th century to 18th century. It is now a park and garden offering a spectacular view for its visitors.

Where to Stay?

Le Pavillon des Lettres Paris 8

Le Pavillon des Lettres Paris 8 is located in Paris. This chic hotel is offering many facilities and services for its guests. This 4-star hotel promises you a memorable stay while you are visiting Paris. This hotel is located only 9-minute walk from Champs-Elysees-Clemenceau metro station. This hotel is also located close to the Eiffel Tower.

Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranee

This hotel is the best hotel that you can get while you are visiting Nice. This hotel provides very stylish rooms and suites. This hotel is located only 8-minute walk to the Place Massena tram stop and 3.4 km from the Musee Marc Chagall.