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France is the largest country in Western Europe with an area of almost one fifth of the European Union. The climate is Oceanic in the west, Mediterranean in the South and Continental in Central and Eastern part of the country. France is the world's fourth largest economic power famous for luxury products such as leather goods, ready-to-wear fashion, perfumes, fine wines and spirits etc.). We have divided the country into sixteen distinctive regions : The region of Alsace-Lorraine combines two separate provinces, both of which have been fought over by France and Germany on a number of occasions during the last two centuries. Both provinces are indisputably French now, but they retain plenty of non-French characteristics too. Hotels in Alsace-Lorraine and Chateaux Aquitaine Pays Basque sits in the south western corner on the edge of both the Pyrenees mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean. It includes the Bordeaux region which, according to many, produces of the finest wine in the country. Towns such as Saint-Emilion, Graves, Pomerol and Médoc are among the more notable and capture the true sense of what old winery centres Hotels in Aquitaine Pays Basque and Chateaux 
Auvergne Limousin is known for its natural beauty which is one of the greatest draws for tourists, especially those loving the great outdoors. The region includes the Auvergne Regional Park which is the largest park of its kind in the country. The hot springs at Chaudes-Aigues claim to be the hottest thermal springs in Europe, while the Troncais Forest is famous for its ancient oak trees. Limoges is in a rural district containing the Massif Central, an area famed for its eye-catching castles, beautiful valleys and quaint old towns and villages. Hotels in Auvergne Limousin and Chateaux Known as Brittany in English, the French region of Bretagne is characterised by picturesque landscapes, stunning coast lines, fine architecture and places of historic interest. Add to this the unique charm of Breton culture and the accessibility of the region and you can appreciate why it is such a popular holiday destination. Brittany is famous for its fine cuisine which unsurprisingly on account of its proximity to the ocean, is based heavily around seafood. Popular dishes include moules mariniere, mussels, and plateau de fruits de mer, a platter featuring all manner of prepared fish and crustaceans - a must for seafood lovers. Hotels in Brittany and Chateaux The Loire region is known as the Garden of France and the river valley is a famous wine-producing centre. The valley has scenic countryside and a wealth of architectural heritage in towns such as Orleans, Angers, Chinon, Blois and Amboise. The region also has impressive castles among which chateaux de Villandry, Amboise and Chenonceau are especially notable. Hotels in Loire and Chateaux Situated on the eastern side of France with Alsace to the north, the Swiss border on its east side and the Rhone Alps to the south, the Burgundy Franche-Comte regions are rich in history and culture and one characterised by scenic nature, classic architecture, fine wine and excellent cuisine. It is an area with historical riches including the Palais des Papes from the time when Avignon replaced Rome as the seat of the Papacy following a controversial rebellion. Other buildings of interest include the Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral, Chartreuse du Val-de-Benediction and La Fondation Angladon-Dubrujeaud. Franche-Comte is renowned for its fine skiing with the resort at Les Rousses being one of best winter sport centres in the region. Hotels in Burgundy Franche-Comte and Chateaux 
Ile de France refers to a region located immediately outside of the main city area of the capital Paris. While Ile de France suffers from being mostly comprised of urban sprawl, it is home to some significant area of natural beauty such as forests, park and river lands. Versailles, a city with great historical value, lies to the west of central Paris in the ale de France region and is home to the impressive Palace of Versailles. Hotels in Ile de France and Chateaux Paris one of the most visited capital cities has many landmarks including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Élysees. A thriving nightlife and cultural scene add to the list of good reasons to visit central Paris. Now the most-visited attraction in the French capital, Disneyland Paris features a host of rides and shows loved by children. Hotels in Paris and Chateaux Located in the south of France, Languedoc-Roussillon is a region that is blessed by both the picturesque Pyrenees Mountains and a long, sandy Mediterranean coastline that enjoys warm weather almost year-round. Skiing enthusiasts have two mountain ranges, the Pyrenees and the Massif Centrale, with world-class downhill and cross-country skiing, Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon and Chateaux The Picardy Champagne region produces famous sparkling wine and some historically significant sites, this region is to the west of the Belgian border and is a favourite among holiday makers. The Picardy region is perhaps best-known as being the site of the infamous Somme, one of the bloodiest battles of the first world war. Amiens, the capital of the region, makes the ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area, which includes remnants from the war. Hotels in Picardy Champagne and Chateaux 
The region of Normandy, lies on the English Channel coastline. It is an area of rolling, lush countryside and home of the creamy Camembert cheese. Mont St Michel s a quaint coastal settlement that is cut off at high tide, The winding, ancient streets with souvenir shops and restaurants, lead to a well-preserved abbey at the highest point. Normandy was the site of the beach landings to regain Europe at the end of World War II. More than 60 years later, the decaying remnants of German turrets and cannons are still in evidence. Hotels in Normandy and Chateaux The prosperous Provence, Alpes, Cote-d'Azur area in the very southeastern region of France, bordering with Italy, has a stunning and often opulent riviera and magnificent alpine scenery to the north which makes it extremely popular with foreign and domestic tourists alike. Hotels in Provence, Alpes, Cote-d'Azur and Chateaux The Western central regions of Vendee, Poitou Charentes in France enjoys a fine Atlantic coastline of sandy beaches dotted either side of its many estuaries and is the original home of Cognac brandy. The interior has many historical buildings as well as Roman remains. Hotels in Vendee, Poitou Charentes and Chateaux The area of Perigord, Midi Pyreneesin the southwest of France has the scenic Dordogne and is famous for its green rural setting, Roman era ruins, gourmet food and the winding rivers. It also includes the mountainous Pyrenees region, Hotels in Perigord, Midi Pyrenees and Chateaux Rhône-Alpes is a scenic region of rivers and mountains located in the southeast of the country, bordering Italy and Switzerland. There are many picturesque towns and ski resorts in the region. Hotels in Rhone, Alpes and Chateaux The Mediterranean island of Corsica is off the southeast coast of France, to the west of Italy. Corsica has significant areas of natural beauty, which combined with its mix of old-fashioned charm and modern amenities. There are excellent beaches which attract many visitors in the summer season for the sunbathing, swimming, windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving and other water sports. Hotels in Corsica and Chateaux
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