The landscapes range from the coasts of Brittany to the hills of Provence, the canyons of the Pyrenees to the bays of Corsica, and from the valleys of the Dordogne to the peaks of the Alps. Each region, with its own local culture and style, has its own style of architecture, food, fashion and even its own dialect.

Whatever your fancy, France offers a place to make your honeymoon or vacation the trip of a lifetime!

Paris: Like all the world’s greatest capitals, Paris lives at a fast pace, by day - by night and especially at rush hours. It is divided into 20 arrondissements that spiral out like a snail shell from the first, centered around the Louvre, of which certain quarters like the Montmartre, Montparnasse, and the Marais are real villages within the city. Paris is the world capital of art and culture because it has some of the most famous museums and monuments in the world like the Eiffel Tower, the Notre-Dame cathedral, and many more. With its history and architectural patrimony, Paris is living, moving, and evolving every day.

Western France (Brittany, Normandy, Western Loire, Center Loire Valley, Poitou Charente): From magnificent Renaissance chateaux and soaring Gothic cathedrals to sleepy vineyards and sunbaked villages; from tender fresh oysters, tangy cheeses and fluffy crepes to elegant cognacs and the finest butter in the world, the five regions that make up "Le Grand Ouest" offer a cultural and culinary odyssey as rich and varied as any in France.

Northern France (Nord Pas de Calais, Picardie): Just over the border from Belgium and a hop or a tunnel across the Channel from England lies the Nord/Pas-de-Calais region of Northern France, a picturesque land, which consists of contrasting forests, gentle meadows, and rolling hills dotted with windmills. Sandy beaches and imposing cliffs make up the 150-mile stretch of coastline. Visitors can cruise the network of canals and rivers and explore the wide countryside and nature reserves. There is almost always a fair, fete or festival going on.

The Picaderie region With its calm woods, great forests, green pastures and quiet ponds blended with the peaceful, simple lifestyle of its people, is the birthplace of Gothic architecture with six cathedrals in the area. Senlis offers a true taste of an unspoiled French village. Prehistoric sites, Gallo-roman remains, abbeys, churches, castles and WWI battle sites bear vivid witness to this region's rich history. Pottery and lace are a very well known product of this region.

Eastern France (Lorraine, Alsace, Champagne, Franche - Comte, Burgundy): Eastern France offers a region filled with renowned museums and monuments, vineyards and gastronomic tables. No must-see site or happening is ever far off highways and picturesque bi-ways, always close by canals tailormade for drifting in hotel barges or self-piloted boats, and easily accessible from back roads and nature trails beckoning hikers and bikers. Life in the slow lane of this five-province region can be very nice indeed.

Central France (Limousin, Auvergne): The four departments which constitute Auvergne - Haute-Loire, Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme, Allier - form a striking province of sharp-peaked extinct volcanic mountains and sparkling crater lakes. A land of amazing geological diversity, webbed with little-traveled roads, Auvergne is dotted with castles, historic ruins and walled villages.

The Limousin region On the western slopes of the Massif Central attracts visitors in search of unspoiled countryside. Hundreds of ancient village churches dot the landscape as well as more imposing abbey churches and fortresses. The many lakes and rivers of this area provide endless possibilities for canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and other water sports. Fishermen will also appreciate the abundant trout in the regions' streams and brooks.

Southern France (Corsica, Rhône-Alpes, Provence- Côte d'Azur, Languedoc-Roussillon, Riviera): Once described as "That mountain in the sea," the isle of Corsica, with over 600 miles of sandy beaches, and crested by 9,000 foot peaks, lies in the heart of the Western Mediterranean. Easily accessible by air and sea, Corsica is just 110 miles off the Southeastern coast of France and 50 miles from the shores of Italy. May/June and early fall are ideal times to explore this 3,500 square mile gem.

The Languedoc-Roussillon region, where the Pyrénées Mountains plunge into the Mediterranean, has begun to come into its own with a sparkling group of new yacht-port resorts. Long known as an area of abundant historic riches and distinctive Catalan cuisine and folklore, it has now also become a modern resort area whose stunning architecture gleams under the Mediterranean sun.

The landscapes of Provence—Côte d'Azur (St-Rémy-de-Provence) inspired Van Gogh and Cézanne and changed the course of modern painting. Compressed within a few hundred miles' radius is scenery as varied and magnificent as anywhere in Europe. Vineyards of Gigondas, silvery groves in olive-capital Nyons, and lavender- scented hills from Valréas to Vaison-la-Romaine. The bold silhouettes of Provence encompass the monumental bald rock of Les Baux, and cypress and cedars blocked against azure skies at Arles.

Rhône-Alps Springing from a glacier, the Rhône River flows south through France toward the sunshine of the Mediterranean. Its broad valley embraces thriving cities, Roman ruins and medieval castles, fabled vineyards and the snowy peaks of the French Alps.

Riviera (Haut-de-Cagnes): Just a bit back from the shore, a less publicized side of the Riviera offers a world of romantic hill towns and perched villages balanced on craggy peaks. Worn stone stairs and cobbled byways lead through modest hamlets crowding around ancient chateaux. Clusters of narrow-fronted houses, Roman ruins, modern museums and perfume centers cling to steep hillsides.