Western Europe

France

From Paris cafés and Loire châteaux to Alpine peaks, Riviera beaches and Corsican coves, France packs more variety into one country than almost anywhere in Europe.

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Capital
Paris
Languages
French
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Best time to go
May to June and September to early October for mild weather and fewer crowds; July and August are hot and busy on the coast, while December suits Christmas markets and winter sports.

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Food and drink in France

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Avenue de Champagne

Épernay, France

Boulevard of grand Champagne houses with cellars beneath.

Food and drink

Cancale Oyster Harbour

Cancale, France

Seafront stalls selling fresh oysters from nearby beds.

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Maison Pommery

Reims, France

Champagne house with miles of chalk cellars beneath the city.

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