The 18th- and 19th-century French aesthetic was gloriously different from that of England and North America, and many objects bear designs with mythological references to the French experience: which makes France a great place to antique shop. There are over 13,000 antique shops in France. When you come across the words ANTIQUAIRE or BROCANTE, cease moving immediately – this is your chance to get a really good bargain.
In France dining out can be considered its own experience. The French take dining seriously and even consider it to be an art. Food affects the brain as well as the senses. A delicious meal can often be found for a reasonable price at casual cafes because they use fresh local ingredients and classic recipes.
In France there is amazing biking in the countryside. What better place to find opportunities for biking than the country that founded the Tour de France. The rail systems in France will carry your bike to any destination for a relative low charge.
If you are looking for a shopping experience you do dot want to forget then Parisian Boutiques is the place for you. The French consider themselves the most stylish people in Europe. On rue du Faubourg St-Honoré as well as the extension, rue St-Honoré, the most pleasant areas, those with the greatest level of luxury, are found. Between the streets of Palais Royal and Palais de l’Elysee are some of the most upscale and glamorous boutiques in Paris. Here you can travel the same path as designers like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Lagerfield on a once-in-a-lifetime shopping excursion.
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