France is one of the most fascinating nations of Europe. Located in Western Europe, France’s elite neighbors include Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. It is therefore a convenient base for cheap world tours that start with prominent nations of Europe. The tourism attraction for France is very strong and it is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. France tours tease all of your senses. From amazing architecture to fabulous food, France has it all.

The capital of France is Paris. The entire city is a tourist’s delight. There are many flights to Paris that connect a lot of cities in the world to this amazing ‘City of Light’ as it is fondly called. So no matter where you are, there are most likely to be some flights to Paris to choose from. Paris hotels are also very comfortable and come in a variety of categories to fit anyone’s budget. Most of the Paris hotels are located near prominent shopping districts, tourist attractions, popular cafes and bistros. Some of the places one must see in Paris while enjoying France tours include Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Another charm of Paris is the fact that it is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Its streets and boulevards and lined with the best of the fashion world. There are big and small boutiques of various brands and designers all over Paris. Several high end Paris hotels also house clothes and jewelry boutiques in their premises. If one invests in a cheap world tour, the savings may well be spent on the designer clothes, jewelry and accessories that Paris has to offer.

France also plays host to a number of important events such as the French Open, Paris Book Fair, and the upcoming Cannes Film Festival 2008. This annual film festival in the city of Cannes in France is a very important annual event for filmmakers, actors, actresses and fans on an international platform. The Cannes Film Festival 2008 will be held during 14 – 25 May 2008. Other international events of note in France include Bordeaux International Trade Fair, Paris International Rose Competition, Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, Perigueux International Contemporary Mime Festival, Marseille International Documentary Festival, and many more.

Apart from France and Cannes, there are many other places to explore in France. The most important tourist cities in France include Bordeaux – for wine tourism, Bourges, Lyon – home to several Roman monuments, Marseille, and Nice - a major resort on the French Riviera that attracts many holidaymakers, and Toulouse – a vibrant city. For those who love islands and cruises, Corsica is quite close to Nice and Marseille.

Places like Versailles, Avignon, Vitre, and Monst Saint Michael are also high on the recommended itineraries for France Tours. The kids can also have a blast in France as they can visit Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix, and Futuroscope. And you thought there was not anything more to France than art and culture!