Next Stop: France
Considered to some as the birthplace of high fashion, France is a beautiful country saturated with much history and culture making it an ideal vacation spot. In a place where the native tongue is a romance language, in France the natives are laid back people taking the time to appreciate all the fruits of France that surrounds them. As a tourist, from the countries delicacies to the historical landmarks, you too can enjoy all the features France has to offer. France is filled with exciting places to go and see. You can make the most of your visit with day trips to different attractions. In southwest France, canoeing is offered on the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. The Dordogne provides a very picturesque environment as opposed to the Vézère which is much quieter and less striking. Since many companies offer this service do your own research or ask your hotel concierge how you can go about obtaining more information on your river ride. If you are in France during the summer season, the rivers tends to flow much slower so keep in mind that much time will be spent in the water than usual. For children, a trip to the Haribo Museum, which was previously a licorice factory, will be a true delight. Located between Uzès and the Pont du Gard, this museum is stationed near a water mill and admission fees are very reasonable in price. What makes this museum interesting is that upon admittance free bags of candy are given as souvenirs along with tokens to operate the many candy making machines. With one of the exhibits displayed is a statute of a life size woman made of marshmallow, in the have highly rated this museum. One of the things France is knows for is its beautiful beaches. The French Riviera offers many of France’s favorite beaches and great scenery. With the beaches being a popular attraction to both natives and tourists, expect them to be packed so arrive as early as possible to get a good spot. Two well known beaches usually visited by celebrities are St. Tropez and Cannes. Cannes is also home to the Cannes