www.franceurope.org http://www.franceurope.org Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 How to Travel by River Barge All Through France http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/23/how-to-travel-by-river-barge-all-through-france/ http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/23/how-to-travel-by-river-barge-all-through-france/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.franceurope.org/?p=9 Rivers and waterways line up all along France and one of the greatest ways to see it is by a barge. That’s right. Several cruise lines run tours or you could rent a boat from some of the companies to make your trip more enjoyable.
Designed for your utmost comfort, these river barges have the supreme cuisine for you to enjoy while you discover the exquisiteness and wonders of the countryside. The ambiance that is created on these river barges is to make certain you get all the rest and relaxation you want. Or if you prefer, you could participate in as many activities that you like. Perhaps you have a special family event you’d like to take everyone on, or just enjoy some down time with friends, traveling on a river barge is the thing to do when in France.
Maybe your idea of a barge ride would be to jump on board of a hotel barge for the night. These barges are top of the line with gourmet chefs to cater to your every whim. Any way you travel through the rivers and canals of France by barge, you will be delighted with all that you can do.

]]> http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/23/how-to-travel-by-river-barge-all-through-france/feed/ 0 Top Three Regions in France for Gastronomy and Vinology http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/19/top-three-regions-in-france-for-gastronomy-and-vinology/ http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/19/top-three-regions-in-france-for-gastronomy-and-vinology/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.franceurope.org/?p=8 Although good food and wine can be found in all regions of France, some regions are popular even outside France. One of the most iconic wine areas of France is Bordeaux. Bordeaux is a region that surrounds the city of Bordeaux. This region is known for producing for top-quality red wines.The cuisine in the area is influenced by both the countryside and the nearby Atlantic. Bordeaux is the top producing wine region in France.

Another region known for it’s wine and cuisine is Burgundy. Burgundy, also known as the C te D’Or, has a reputation for producing high quality red and white wines They also produce some of the most expensive wine in the world. The Burgundy region is surrounded by the countryside to the east and the Alps to the West which also influences the cuisine. The gastronomic cuisine that Lyon is famous for complements the wine grown in this region.

The third most recognized region in France for Gastronomy and Vinology is Champagne. This region is where the practice of creating champagne originated. Only sparkling wine created in this region has the right to be called ‘champagne’. Champagne is easily accessible for Paris by taking a TGV to Reims where many wine tasting tours begin.

]]> http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/19/top-three-regions-in-france-for-gastronomy-and-vinology/feed/ 0 Enjoy the Pleasures of Shopping and Buying French Champagne http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/16/enjoy-the-pleasures-of-shopping-and-buying-french-champagne/ http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/16/enjoy-the-pleasures-of-shopping-and-buying-french-champagne/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.franceurope.org/?p=7 Enjoying the pleasures of shopping for and buying french champagne is every wine drinkers dream. Finding a great french wine to drink at a social occasion can be a dream come true. By adequately preparing to shop for and buy french wine you can be ensured that it is a positive and pleasant experience.
You probably won’t find the wine your looking for at your local liquor or grocery store. While cheaper french champagne may be available at these locations, shops that specialize in wine will have a much more diverse and authentic collection. This may not even reflect a higher price, but simply a better selection at these specialty locations.
Determine some prospective brands of french champagne to buy that others have had good things to say about. Ask your friends and family or simply do some research online. Even a conversation with a wine salesman at a specialty store will suffice. It’s just important that you do some preliminary research about french champagne instead of making a blind purchase.
Once you find and purchase a great french champagne it’s time to sit down and enjoy a class. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, noting to drink it slowly to savor the taste.

]]> http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/16/enjoy-the-pleasures-of-shopping-and-buying-french-champagne/feed/ 0 Ten Best Museums of Art in All of France http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/10/ten-best-museums-of-art-in-all-of-france/ http://www.franceurope.org/2011/07/10/ten-best-museums-of-art-in-all-of-france/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.franceurope.org/?p=5 France is magical. Anyone who has been to France will tell you it is one of the most enchanting and beautiful places on the planet. There are many things to do in France. You can hike. You can eat and drink like a king. You can swim in rivers, lakes, or the oceans. You can ride on trains. You can explore history. One of the most enchanting things to do in France, however, is to enjoy the art museums. France is full of art.

Of course, the most famous museum in all of France, and maybe all the world is the Louvre.I found some more information here. The Louvre is home to Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many other beautiful art works. You can zip through the Louvre and see many beautiful paintings and sculptures, or you can spend days and days soaking in all of the beauty that is both French and world art. Not only are the paintings and sculptures in the Louvre beautiful, but the architecture of the building and the surrounding fountains are incredible as well. You can sit down at the fountains and enjoy an ice cream cone while pondering on the structure of the museum as well.

You will not want to miss the art in France.

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