For long, France has been a preferred holiday destination for the Britishers because of its proximity, although it is also very well-liked with travellers worldwide. It attracts more than 79 million tourists annually, making it the most sought after destination.

Flying to France from UK is very simple, and travellers find numerous choices in hand. Flying from the UK through an airline means the entire France is effortlessly reachable in less time. With the commencement of the popular cheap airlines, flights to France have become very reasonably priced too. The budget airlines offer the expediency of flying to minor cities across France, while the major airlines fly mainly to Paris.

Although not available by all the airlines, there are just about 480 airports throughout in the country. Easyjet flights have several routes to France from UK, which includes flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast, Liverpool, Bristol; and Luton to locations like Paris Charles de Gaulle; La Rochelle and Toulouse; Luton and Gatwick to Grenoble, Birmingham, Bristol, Bristol and Gatwick to the Marseille, Bournemouth, among others.

France is so popular with tourists because it offers such a diverse range of attractions, from cities, to coasts, to mountains, to vineyards there is something here to suit all tastes!

Northern France is generally lowlands and coastal plains, and other than the capital city, Paris, this area is not renowned for its tourism. Paris speaks for itself ? the culture, heritage and architecture are the main appeal, and flights to Paris can be bought very cheaply as there?s so much competition between the airlines.

Loire Valley is located in the north-west of the country. It is popular for its landscapes, wine, architectural legacy, and mansions. This region of France is a must visit for all, chiefly the stretch between Maine and Sally-sur-Loire, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To get to the Loire Valley, take a short flight from UK to Nantes or Paris; then a short journey.

Northern France has a mainly temperate climate, much like the UK, with warm summers and mild winters and a similar amount of rainfall.

Southern France is far more mountainous, being dominated by three mountain ranges, the Massif Central, the Alps and the Pyrenees. The Massif Central is in south-central France and is separated from the Alps in the east by the Rhone Valley. At the northern end of the Valley is the city of Lyon, the 3rd largest city in France, which too has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can fly from the UK direct to Lyon.

In Massif Central, there are three small ski resorts; however the Alps and the Pyrenees are the regions where most of the skiers head for, for the unlimited selection of resorts. The most accessible airport of Alps is Grenoble; and there are flights available directly from the UK. For Pyrenees, located in the farther south, Toulouse is most likely the finest place to travel from UK. At the bottom of Pyrenees, Lourdes town is chiefly significant for spiritual tourism, attracting nearly 5 million pilgrims annually.

To the southern end of Alps, at the Mediterranean coastal region is the city called Nice as well as the French Riviera or Cote d?Azur. This region draws the famous and rich people to locations such as Monaco and Cannes. It has developed in tourism due to its Mediterranean type of weather of, which has dry summers, and easy-going winters. To intermingle with the celebrities, take a flight to either Nice or Marseille, 2nd largest city of the country.

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