The largest country in Western Europe, France is a nation of extreme contrasts. The European Union's leading agricultural producer, much French territory is farmed and in some remote rural areas time seems to have stood still. However, life in the nation’s cities couldn't be more different and nowhere more so than in the capital, Paris.
Long one of the world’s great cities, Paris features a stunning royal architectural heritage evident in classic buildings like the Louvre and the palace of Versailles . The church has also made its mark as the fabulous Notre Dame Cathedral testifies. In fact Paris is full of fascinating monuments, museums and galleries and many more modern structures saluting the industrial age, such as the Eiffel Tower. Paris is also full of the finest shops, cafes and restaurants such as Café Flore and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Above all, of course, Paris is the city of love. Need we say more?