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Eintrag vom: 24.03.2013.

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Discover the best places to visit in France - from Paris Versailles and the Loire Valley castles to Provence the French Riviera and hidden gems across the country.

 

France (/?fræns/ ? or /?fr??ns/; French pronunciation: [f???s]) officially the French Republic (French: République française French pronunciation: [?epyblik f???s?z]) is a country in Western Europe. It also includes various departments and territories of France overseas.

 

Where is France? France is a country located in North Western Europe. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. France is bordered by 7 countries: by Belgium and Luxembourg in the northeast; by Germany Switzerland and Italy in the east; and by Spain and Andorra in the south.

 

From Provence to Brittany via the Loire Valley and the Dordogne Valley the French countryside promises a break filled with relaxation and well-being. When the weather is nice head to France?s cities! Strolls new discoveries and culinary delights await you around every corner.

 

France a country of northwestern Europe is historically and culturally among the most important countries in the Western world. It has also played a highly significant role in international affairs for centuries.