Travel Planning Guide for France: People, Culture and History

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Accommodations
- Accommodations in France
  One-click access to a wide variety of types of accommodations and booking sources in France, including: - Reserve Hotels -, Apartment Rentals, Bed and Breakfast, Other Accommodations, Ratings and Reviews, Villa and House Rentals, and Youth Hostels.
Air Travel
- Air Travel to France
  VeriNav simplifies the process of navigating the many ways in which air travel is sold today. Vendors listed here all offer airline tickets to France. - Reserve Flights -, Airline Sites, Discounters, and Services for Air Travelers are all provided for your ease and convenience.
Budget Travel
- Budget Travel to France
  
  Save on your next trip to France with VeriNav's Budget Accommodations and Budget Tours.
Business Travel
- Business Travel
Calendar of Events
- France Calendar of Events
  
  Public holidays and local celebrations for France. Choose the most festive time of year to visit, or avoid periods when businesses and visitor attractions are closed.
Cruises
- Cruises Calling on France
  Find the perfect cruise to France. VeriNav's Trip Planner makes it easy to find cruises calling on the destination of your choice. Compare Ocean Cruises and River Cruises offered by the most popular cruise lines. In many cases you can see the entire itinerary and all the sailing dates without searching any further.
Green Travel
- Green Travel
Health and Fitness
- Replenish the spirit and join the many travelers who have embarked on a journey of well-being. VeriNav helps you locate the best Spa Facilities in France.
Luxury Travel
- Luxury Travel to France
  For the ultimate in luxury and attentive service when traveling to France, consider the offerings in this category, which include Chartered Air Service, Luxury Accommodations, Luxury Cruises, and Luxury Tours.
Merchandise
- Travel Merchandise
  Great prices and convenient shopping for Luggage and Travel Gear
News
- Want to know what is happening in France? VeriNav draws on local, national and international sources to bring you up to speed.
Participatory Sports
- Participatory Sports
  Sports enthusiasts traveling to France will want to consult VeriTrav's listings for Diving-Snorkeling-Swimming Info, Downhill Skiing Info, and Water Sports Info.
People, Culture and History
- People, Culture and History of France
  
  Learn about the people of France and their culture and history.
Photos, Videos and Audio
- Photos, Videos and Audio of/about France
  
  Items for Purchase and Online Viewing and Listening
Places to Go
- Places to Go in France
  Resources for finding all the best places to visit in France : Nightlife, Outdoor Attractions, Places of Historic Interest, Places to Dine or Drink, Places to Shop, Sightseeing Spots, and Visitor Attractions.
Planning Tools
- Planning Tools
  Essentials for planning any trip to France - whether business travel or vacation, include: Background Info, Currency and Exchange, Entry Requirements, Health Issues, Holidays, Information Resources, Maps for Purchase, Online Maps, Suggested Reading, and Weather and Climate
Rail
- Rail Travel to France
  
  Whether you're looking for a rail pass or point-to-point train fares and reservations, find all the details you need to plan a rail journey to France.
Services
- Services for Travellers to France
  Communications Services, Insurance, Services for Air Travelers, and Travel Documents
Specials
- France Travel Specials
  Take advantage of special savings. Current listings include Airfare Specials and Vacation Package Specials.
Tour Packages
- Tour Packages for France
  VeriNav makes shopping for the right tour package easy, with many package types to choose from: Adventure Tours, Escorted or Hosted Tours, Hiking-Walking-Climbing Tours, Independent Packages, Ski Packages, and Soft Adventure Tours. Many listings contain all the details you need to spot the right tour package for you. Save time before you examine the details with VeriNav's convenient summaries.
Transportation
- France Transportation
  Key information on Getting There and Local Transportation.
Travel Writing
- Travel Writing about France
  
  Read articles, journals, essays and blogs by professional and amateur writers, natives of and visitors to France.
Vehicle Rentals
- Vehicle Rentals in France
  If it has wheels and you want to rent it in France, you'll find it in VeriNav: - Reserve a Car - and Chaufeured Transfers.
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France: People, Culture and History

French language aids for travelers to France

This site contains many helpful pages for would-be French speakers, as well as links to other sites and materials available for purchase.

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The Discovery of France

"France is not a unified cultural monolith, but rather “a vast encyclopedia of micro-civilizations,” each with its own long history, intricate belief systems and singular customs..." Read the full New York Times review of this book. Order online directly from Amazon.

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General Info from the CIA Factbook for France

Essential background info for anyone planning a visit to France, includes: Map, Geography, Communications, Transportation, Military and Transnational Issues.

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C.I.A. Factbook

Escape to Provence

Tour the markets, restaurants, and vineyards of France's sunny southeast with author Julie Mautner

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Epicurious.com

A Burgundy Wine Vacation

David Downie offers a culinary tour of Burgundy, France's most picturesque wine region

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Epicurious.com

Languages of France

An encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world’s 6,912 known living languages.

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Ethnologue

Going to France? Learn French free before you go.

Livemocha is an exciting Internet experiment bringing together native speakers of French and people interested in learning the language. Livemocha blends self-paced lessons, a vibrant community, and interactive tools to help you talk to the world.

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Livemocha

Going to France? Learn French free before you go.

Scores of lessons, thousands of conversations.

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Praxis Language

Sacred places in France

Sacred Destinations shines a spotlight on places of religious significance and spiritual veneration around the world. Visit sacred places in France from Abbey of Alet-les-Bains to Villeneuve-les-Avignon

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Travel Planning Guide for France: People, Culture and History

Accommodations in France

Air Travel to France

Budget Travel to France

Business Travel

France Calendar of Events

Cruises Calling on France

Green Travel

Luxury Travel to France

Travel Merchandise

Participatory Sports

People, Culture and History of France

Photos, Videos and Audio of/about France

Places to Go in France

Planning Tools

Rail Travel to France

Services for Travellers to France

France Travel Specials

Tour Packages for France

France Transportation

Travel Writing about France

Vehicle Rentals in France

France: People, Culture and History

French language aids for travelers to France

The Discovery of France

General Info from the CIA Factbook for France

Escape to Provence

A Burgundy Wine Vacation

Languages of France

Going to France? Learn French free before you go.

Going to France? Learn French free before you go.

Sacred places in France