World Travellers

France is situated in Western Europe surrounded by six countries namely Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany. Its mountainous regions are the Alps, Auvergne, Massif Central, Jura, Morvan, Pyrenees, Vosges and Corsica.

UNESCO’s famous world heritage sites in France include Mont St. Michel Abbey, Versailles Palace and Chartres Cathedral to mention a few. Ultimately France is a country of cultural heritage and worth visiting.

It has been well equipped with many modern marvels like the Millau Viaduc a suspension bridge supported by seven pillars at a height of 885 feet above the river Tarn stretching for a mile and a half in distance. This is even taller than the great Eiffel Tower and sure is the best ever tourist attraction. This wonder was made available to the public in 2004.

Next in step one has to experience is the train journey in the TGV, a train with very high speed that is France’s ultimate pride. It could travel more than 200 miles per hour and it holds the world record of covering 500 mph. It connects Paris to Avignon in less than 3 hours. Isn’t it marvelous to travel by the TGV? You can do this only in France.

If you are a lover of air travel try the famous airbus Toulouse which has been the home of airbus industries since 2005. Its length could be measured from one goal post to the other of a football field and its wings measure 262 feet. Its accommodation space could be anything from 550 and 840 passengers and it flies a distance of 10, 000 miles.

France takes pride in being one of the world’s largest wine producing countries. You get the best of wine here and if you are seeking good restaurants you’ve found them. France has the most number of Michelin starred restaurants than anywhere else in the world. France boasts of its more than 500 different cheeses.

For the lovers of shopping, you’ve got it all from art and craft to jewelry and clothes for occasions or gifts, it all available in abundance to suit your every need. The world’s famous crystal and wine are there within your reach in this world famous nation.

France is filled with a lot of surprises and historical pasts. There are many more interesting facts regarding France which one has to explore and keep exploring on and on to find. The more you explore the more you would find the intriguing facts about France.

By: Felipe Drayer

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