France is the land of good food and wine, of royal chateaux and perfectly restored farmhouses, of landmarks known the world over and hidden landscapes few really know. Savour art and romance in the shining capital on the River Seine. See glorious pasts blaze forth at Versailles. Travel south for Roman civilisation and the sparkling blue Med; indulge your jet-set fantasies in balmy Nice and St-Tropez. Ski the Alps. Sense the subtle infusion of language, music and mythology in Brittany brought by 5th-century Celtic invaders. Smell ignominy on the beaches of Normandy and battlefields of Verdun and the Somme. And know that this is but the tip of that gargantuan iceberg the French call culture.

Yes, this is that timeless land whose people have a natural joie de vivre and savoir- faire - and have for centuries.







   Weather

French pleasures can be indulged in any time, although many Francophiles swear spring is best. In the hot south sun-worshippers bake from June to early September (summer) while winter-sports enthusiasts soar down snow-covered mountains mid-December to late March (winter). Festivals and gastronomic temptations around which to plan a trip abound year-round.

School holidays - Christmas and New Year, mid-February to mid-March, Easter, July and August - see millions of French families descend on the coasts, mountains and other touristy areas. Traffic-clogged roads, sky-high accommodation prices and sardine-packed beaches and ski slopes are downside factors of these high-season periods. Many shops take their congé annuel (annual closure) in August; Sundays and public holidays are dead everywhere.

The French climate is temperate, although it gets nippy in mountainous areas and in Alsace and Lorraine. The northwest suffers from high humidity, rain and biting westerly winds, while the Mediterranean south enjoys hot summers and mild winters.

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PARIS

Dinner Cruise
The boat glides gently along the Seine, close to the monuments, which can be seen clearly through the canopy. Two and a half hours of magic, with entertainment by various artists.

Refined decoration and table settings, the intimacy of small tables close to the windows or the lively dance floor form the ingredients for a wonderful evening. The menu combines tradition and creativeness, with the dishes prepared on board by best chefs.

Sightseeing Cruises
Departure from the Eiffel Tower, welcomed by the crew for a one-hour cruise on one of the trimarans of our fleet. The boats are entirely glassed over with a terrace at the stern and outside walkways and are perfectly designed for exploring and admiring the architectural treasures of the capital.

A clear, lively commentary enriched with words and music evoking the places and periods visited is broadcast on individual handsets in 13 languages.

Le Lido evening dinner show
Paris has always had a reputation as a city of celebration and entertainment. Located on the world's most famous avenue, the Champs-Elysees, the Lido and itsrevues have added sparkle to the City of Light since 1946.

Come discover the Lido, "the world's most famous cabaret" and share the exhilaration and enchantment.

Louyre museum & guided tour
Admission to the Museum is free of queuing. Your guided visit of the Louvre will be centred around three world famous works: The Venus de Milo, The Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century. After the guided tour you are free to stay to visit the other rooms of the world's largest museum. Entrance tickets included.