France is an amazing and very beautiful country. It is full of wondrous corners and sights. It is impossible to fit all French beauties within the excursion program. One thing remains: to travel on your own, having previously thoroughly studied the mentality, customs and infrastructure of this country.
The idea of independent travel arises in a person when he gets tired of the intrusive service of travel agencies. If you do not want to overpay for unnecessary services, then you can go on a trip "savage". Communicating with the locals, drinking divine wine, without haste, you can explore the paths unbeaten by tourists and find out, finally, what kind of miracle it is - la vie francaise.
Choosing a region
The region in France can be safely chosen according to the gastronomic principle. Let's start with wine. Red wines get their names clearly from the name of the region. It's very simple: in the southwest, in Bordeaux, they make Bordeaux wine. Burgundy wine can be found in Burgundy. If you prefer white wines and want to know all about them, head north-east to Alsace. It is there, in Alsace, that the grapes grow, from which the best white wine in France is made.
Now let's move on to the cheese. Choosing a cheese variety in France is not an easy task. The most delicious Camembert is produced in Normandy, roblechon is made in the mountainous regions of the Alps, the homeland of boiled pressed cheese Conte is the province of Franche-Comté. Fans of fish dishes simply love to travel to the south of France, fans of German cuisine travel to the north.
About transport
The best form of transport for traveling in France is a bicycle. Cycling is great for driving around Champagne and Alsace. Roads for transporting wine have been built in these regions. The so-called "wine roads" lead past villages and vineyards. Traveling on a bicycle along such a road, a tourist can enjoy beautiful landscapes and breathe fresh air that is practically not polluted by car exhaust.
Rail transport is very popular in France. If you are under 25, purchase the SNCF 12-25 Youth Discount Card. This card costs 49 euros and pays off very quickly with a 25-60% discount on train tickets. The SNCF 12-25 card is valid for one year. A small town can be reached by a suburban train - electric train.
Spend time profitably
A tourist in France may well not only have a rest, but also spend time with benefit. For example, get a job on a farm, in a vineyard, or on an archaeological expedition. Finding the relevant organizations is not difficult, because you probably have the Internet. Working in France, you can breathe in its atmosphere from the inside, get acquainted with the life of local residents, quickly master the language and gain vivid impressions.
