France Directory
France is a famous country located in Western Europe with a beautiful and engaging history. Many monuments still stand that mark the transition from being a part of the monarch to a republic after the French Revolution and reinstitution of the monarch after several wars until reaching its current form as a democratic republic. Its history is marked by such historical figures as King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Resistance.
While visiting France it is recommended that you visit monuments reflecting the country’s history. The Arc de Triomphe is of significant beauty and is located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. From the top there is an excellent view of all of Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is also famous for the Tour de France, which concludes here.
The Eiffel Tower is another extremely famous monument of the French city of Paris. Standing approximately 81 stories high, the Eiffel Tower is the most recognized and visited monument in the world having seen over 200,000,000 visitors since its construction.
With a diverse countryside that represents 80% of the country, France offers a wide variety of landscapes. With coastal regions to the north and west, mountainous Alp regions in the southeast and the Pryenees in the southwest, France can entertain and amaze the most worldly traveler.
The French rail system is the most advanced and extensive in Europe so travelling will never be a problem. The renowned high speed trains in France run at speeds of up to 320km/hr. Bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain, France truly is the gateway to the beauty of Western Europe.
