| Whether you prefer to relax on pristine sandy beaches or hike or ski in the Alps Mountains, France offers an abundance of outdoor adventures for every taste. With 5,000 movie theaters; 33,000 stage performances each year; 1,200 museums; and countless music festivals, concerts, and events appealing to every conceivable interest, you should have no trouble enjoying yourself in France. Each year, particularly in summer, hundreds of cultural festivals take place throughout France, celebrating contemporary music, classical music, theater, and photography. France is also famous for its food, and beautifully cooked food bursting with flavor is an aspect of France not to be missed. What the French eat largely depends upon what is locally available and in season and many regions in France have their own specialty dishes. Superb seafood can be found in coastal areas and the fondue in the Alps is particularly good. France is also renowned for its wine and there are several famous areas in which wine-making is a specialty such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhone |