PRESTIGE & LUXURY HOTELS
Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts, ski resorts in the Alps and
Pyrenees, medieval towns, diverse landscapes ... France offers an abundant cultural diversity and heritage. Visit Paris, its capital, cradle of fashion
celebrated by its countless fashion houses and rich by its many
museums and its masterful monuments. We also discover its sumptuous castles : Les Chateaux de la Loire to Versailles, the rock paintings of
Lascaux caves, the Roman theater of Lyon, the Mont-Saint-Michel, the odds
Normans… .which testify to the historical and architectural richness of this country.
Without forgetting an eclectic gastronomic heritage recognized throughout the world.
Discover a unique limited collection of prestige & luxury hotels in France
YOU'RE GOING TO FRANCE ?
Currency : Euro €. Banks open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays in the Paris region, from Tuesday to Saturday in the provinces with a closing between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and some of them, open on Saturday morning.
Cuisine: Famous for its haute cuisine, you can indulge in the refined delicacies France has to offer, or opt for delicious, no-nonsense dishes in a country inn. Cuisine with a strong regional diversity. Strong preservation of territories and cultures by official signs of quality.
Tipping etiquette: Restaurants usually include a service charge in your bill.
Transport: one of the densest road networks in Europe, including 8,000 km mostly paying highways (service and rest areas, restaurants, gas stations and hotels). Speed limits of 50 km / h in built-up areas, 80 or 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Transport by taxi or rental company: in Paris take a taxi from stations marked with a white square "taxi" sign on blue background. Car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Europcar) at airports and in stations. Be in possession of an international driving license if you you are not a national of the C.E. By train: dense network with 31,939 km of lines. Ticket prices vary according to comfort and distance.
Top tip: From music and art to wine and cheese, every year the French indulge their passions with some world-class festivals.
When to go ? : The climate in France is as diverse as the countryside. In the north it’s similar to the UK, with changeable weather responsible for the green countryside and delicious regional food. As you move south, the weather becomes significantly warmer with the west and south coast basking in summer sunshine. And it’s no wonder Cole Porter loved “Paris in the spring time” and “the fall” – the whole of France looks at its best during these seasons.
Cuisine: Famous for its haute cuisine, you can indulge in the refined delicacies France has to offer, or opt for delicious, no-nonsense dishes in a country inn. Cuisine with a strong regional diversity. Strong preservation of territories and cultures by official signs of quality.
Tipping etiquette: Restaurants usually include a service charge in your bill.
Transport: one of the densest road networks in Europe, including 8,000 km mostly paying highways (service and rest areas, restaurants, gas stations and hotels). Speed limits of 50 km / h in built-up areas, 80 or 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Transport by taxi or rental company: in Paris take a taxi from stations marked with a white square "taxi" sign on blue background. Car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Europcar) at airports and in stations. Be in possession of an international driving license if you you are not a national of the C.E. By train: dense network with 31,939 km of lines. Ticket prices vary according to comfort and distance.
Top tip: From music and art to wine and cheese, every year the French indulge their passions with some world-class festivals.
When to go ? : The climate in France is as diverse as the countryside. In the north it’s similar to the UK, with changeable weather responsible for the green countryside and delicious regional food. As you move south, the weather becomes significantly warmer with the west and south coast basking in summer sunshine. And it’s no wonder Cole Porter loved “Paris in the spring time” and “the fall” – the whole of France looks at its best during these seasons.
