Villefranche is known as one of the most beautiful resort destinations in the world. The town boasts splendid beaches, clear blue waters, and tall palm trees. Villefranche also features the striking juxtaposition of a city against the town’s green sided mountains.

One of the highlights of a cruise holiday to Villefranche is going on sightseeing tours around the area. Visiting the Villefranche sur Mer, holidaymakers will enjoy exploring medieval structures. The nearby Cote d’Azur is known for its playful quality. Cruise travellers can also enjoy the area’s museums and other natural features.

Other highlights include The Citadel; the Antibes and the Cap d’Antibes, Juan les Pins, and St. Jean Cap Ferrat. Juan les Pins is a little harbour where cruise travellers can enjoy beaches and forests. Also, cruise travellers should definitely try one of the memorable walking tours around Villefranche’s town centre.

If you are going on a cruise in France and are not a EU national, you will most probably need a short stay Schengen visa. With a Schengen visa, you can travel across member countries freely, including France. The Schengen visa will allow you stay in any member country for 90 days. These visas are issued for vacations, business travel, and for visiting family.

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The town of Bayeux, which is built around the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, houses the Bayeux tapestry. This is an intricately embroidered cloth that depicts scenes from the expedition of William the Conqueror to England in the 11th century.

Giverny, a village on the banks of the River Seine, was the home of the famous French impressionist painter Claude Monet. Tourists can see the house and garden of Monet, which served as inspiration for his paintings. The American Art Museum of Giverny is also to be found in this location.

The Abbey of Mont-St-Michel is the second most visited place in France after the Eiffel Tower. It is on a small island that is famous because of the great speed of its tides. It features gothic structures that date back to the 8th century. Other tourist attractions in Normandy include Rouen, Dieppe, Fecamp, Etretat, Trouville and Bagnole de L’Orne.

Tourists can reach Normandy by air, by sea, or by train. A visa must first be secured if you are travelling from a country outside of the EU. Beauvais Airport is an hour’s drive from Normandy. Train rides from Paris to Caen, Rouen or Le Havre are also available. You can also reach Normandy using the Brittany Ferries that have daily services from Portsmouth. Transmanche Ferries also provide links from New Haven to Le Havre and Dieppe.

This region, once stricken by war, now has lush green pastures, seaside towns, and cafes that most tourists will love and enjoy.

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Marseille was once known as a dangerous place with a very high crime rate. However, the city has since reformed itself a great deal and is no longer an undesirable location to visit for a Holiday. Marseille is one of France’s best cruise ports and cruise ships from all over the world dock in its harbours. Currently, Marseille is known for its burgeoning music scene. Marseille’s fashionable youth make the city very alive and vibrant.

Cruise travellers will not only enjoy Marseille’s unique and interesting vibe, but they can also enjoy exciting sightseeing excursions in the area. One of the highlights of a cruise holiday in Marseilles is exploring the famous Chateau d’If which was popularised by the Alexandre Dumas novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo.’

Other highlights include the Notre Dame de la Garde, the Musee d’Histoire, the Unite d’Habitation, and the Vieux Port. Cruise travellers will definitely enjoy these amazing sights.

If you are going on a cruise in France, you will most probably need a short stay Schengen visa if you are normally resident outside a EU country. With a Schengen visa, you can travel across member countries freely, including France. The Schengen visa will allow you stay in any member country for 90 days. These visas are issued for holiday trips, business travel, and for visiting family.

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After the war, La Havre became a lacklustre place, far from the interesting town it is today. The destination changed for the better with the help of its residents who gave La Havre back its vibrant and exciting atmosphere.

La Havre is located near Seine Bay and it is around 200 kilometres or 125 miles from France’s capital, Paris. Many of the cruise ships that leave the shores of France do so from La Havre.

Fortunately, the Notre Dame Cathedral was partially spared the ravages of war. The building was eventually repaired and it is now one of the most popular sights in Le Havre.

Cruise travellers can also enjoy exploring La Havre’s art galleries and museums. There are also beaches in La Havre where cruise travellers can have some fun in the sun. Other tourist sites include the Malraux Art Museum, the Japanese Garden, and the Saint Joseph’s church.

If you are going on a cruise in France, you will most probably need a short stay Schengen visa if you reside outside the EU. With a Schengen visa, you can travel across member countries freely, including France. The Schengen visa will allow you stay in any member country for 90 days. These visas are issued for vacations, business travel, and for visiting family.

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The most notable tourist attractions in Paris are the Eiffel Tower; The Musee du Louvre, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Avenue des Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and the River Seine.

The Eiffel tower has been the symbol of Paris for many years and offers tourists the best view of the city. You can take an elevator to the top or you can climb the stairs if you are physically able. The best time to visit is an hour before the sunset to witness the so called ‘golden hour.’ The Louvre is the oldest and the largest museum in the world, and features art from almost all cultures throughout history. The famous Mona Lisa painting is kept in this museum. The Avenue Des Champs-Elysees is filled with luxury shops that make it a great shopping destination for tourists.

A european visa must first be secured if you are travelling from a country outside of the EU. There are two airports in Paris, Charles de Gaulle and Orly. You can travel through the city via the Metro, a bus, or a taxi. There are six railway stations that serve Paris and the Metro is one of the best public transportation systems in the world. There are also taxis cruising throughout the city, but it is best to get a taxi at a stand. Although there are a lot of transportation options in Paris, a lot of interesting streets are best explored on foot.

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Its location on the Atlantic makes it an ideal spot for outdoor water sports such as surfing, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing. Brittany also offers spa seawater treatments (thalassotherapie) that have long been guaranteed to relax weary tourists. Seafood lovers and fine-cuisine aficionados will certainly enjoy the food that this place offers.

World class museums and other historic places are found in Brittany, such as the Oceanapolis, the Nantes Cathedral, the Chateau de Combourg, the Grand Phare (Great Lighthouse), and the Musee de la Faiance. Its capital, Rennes, is classified as a city of art and history and is the centre of Celtic studies.

Diverse accommodation options are available in Brittany such as the Chataeu Richeux, which is an Oceanside villa with a view of Mont St. Michel; Le Grand Hotel des Thermes, which is a spa seawater, centre in Saint-Malo; Best Western France Angleterre-Champlain, and Le d’Avaugour in Dinan.

Travellers can get to Brittany by first flying to Paris. You must first secure a visa if you are coming from a country outside of the EU. From Paris, you can drive or take a train (Montparnasse Station) to Rennes. You can also get to Brittany by ferries that sail between Portsmouth and Saint-Malo; Portsmouth and Caen, Plymouth and Roscoff, or Poole and Cherbourg.

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Travellers who go on a cruise to Ajaccio will start their visit by sailing into its magnificent bay. Upon docking at the island and going ashore cruise travellers will experience Ajaccio’s distinguished architectural style and also the vibrant culture.

One of the best things to do in Ajaccio is to relax in the cafes located along its palm lined avenues; this is one of the places to see and be seen. Cruise holidaymakers can also explore Ajaccio’s Old Town that has a fine square and many interesting alleyways that are just waiting to be explored.

The highlights of Ajaccio include the Maison Bonaparte Musee Nationale, the Fesch Museum, the Cupulatta, the Filitosa, and the Prunelli Gorges. The Fesch Museum is home to some of the most significant works of art by artists such as Raphael, Titian and Botticelli.

A visa may be required to travel to France if you are from outside the EU.

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La Rochelle is set on the Bay of Biscay in France. The town has been preserved with its historic charm. Its old harbour is one of the most well preserved in the area. Its town centre is something that La Rochelle can be proud of also.

Cruise travellers to La Rochelle can also enjoy many other activities that the destination offers. Enjoyable trips into La Rochelle’s delightful countryside are particularly popular.

One of the highlights of La Rochelle is its historic centre; the town’s mediaeval buildings are a sight to behold. One can also explore the centre’s arcades. The Clock Tower Gate in La Rochelle is another spectacular sight. Cruise travellers will definitely enjoy going on one of the guided tours through this amazing part of La Rochelle.

Other highlights include Henry II’s House, the Maritime Museum, the Valois Chateau, the Ile d’Oleron and the Le Marais aux Oiseaux Bird Park.

Cruise travellers can also enjoy La Rochelle as a shopping destination. There are many excellent and unusual shops in La Rochelle that sell a wide range of goods.

If you are going on a cruise to France, you will most probably need a short stay Schengen visa if you are from outside the EU. This visa allows travel across member countries freely, including France. The Schengen visa will allow you stay in any member country for 90 days. These visas are issued for holidays, business travel, and for visiting family.

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There is a wide choice of cruising holidays to French ports provided by companies all over the world. These take travellers to the many exciting destinations that France has to offer. One of the most popular places is Burgundy. Here, cruise travellers can enjoy exploring the ancient wonders of Auxerre, as well as the lively markets of Clamecy.

Cruise travellers can also choose to go to Provence where they can explore France’s most interesting and productive vineyards. They can also visit St. Etienne’s Cathedral and the Vezelay Basilica, which are both located in Provence. The Camargue, another of France’s most popular destinations, offers cruise holidaymakers an abundance of nature’s untouched beauty. There are also some spectacular castles located in the area.

France will surely be an unforgettable trip for cruise travellers. If required a French tour guide can help explore these exciting destinations. These guides help the holidaymaker to see France from a local’s perspective.

If you are going on a cruise in France, you might need a short stay Schengen visas if you are from outside the EU. With a Schengen visa, you can travel across member countries freely, including France. The Schengen visa will allow you stay in any member country for 90 days. These visas are issued for vacations, business travel, and for visiting family.

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More than 100 different companies will be showing off their wares at the Porte de Versailles in the French capital between June 27th and 29th.

From dresses to cakes, accessories to flowers and cars to honeymoon ideas, weddings take a huge amount of planning and preparation.

As such, visitors may well be tempted to take some of the stress out of getting ready for their big day by picking up a few ideas as they enjoy some quality time enjoying the sights and sounds of France - perhaps staying in a luxurious hotel in Paris - while also taking some time to iron out the details of their wedding.

Last year’s edition of the showcase saw more than 2,500 people attend over the course of the three-day events and this year promises to be even better, with organisers taking extra steps to meet the needs of visitors.

The event is free to attend and Port de Versailles is easily accessible from the centre of Paris.

Visitors are advised to secure their hotel rooms as early as possible to avoid disappointment. LateRooms.com offers over 350 Paris hotels ranging from serviced apartments to luxury hotels.

In particular Hotel Opera Vivaldi is offering double rooms for two adults from £104 per night. This is a three star hotel and has an excellent customer satisfaction rate of 86%.

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