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Real Name: Paul
Lives In: Toronto, CA
Member Since: May 28, 2001
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Paul' France Page

by Paul2001 - last update: Mar 9, 2005

Canal life in Annecy
I found France to be a frustrating place. Not because I hated it in anyway. Rather I was blown away by how much that there is to see and do in this beautiful country. This is a country that is so rich in art and culture that it boggles the mind to try to come up with an itinenary that will be satisfying. After leaving France I was so irritated by how much that I had missed that I decided that if I was going to continue to travel seriously, that I was going to have to better prepare my trips. Therefore I recommend the following if you are planning a vacation to this wonderful country. Do not attempt to see too much at once as I did. Buy a good travel guide before you go and study it thoroughly. I was not very happy with mine. Give yourself plenty of time to see what you want to see. I think if you are traveling to Europe for three weeks it best to just spend the entirety of that time in a country like France instead of whistle stopping through. What is the point of visiting five countries in three weeks if you do not actually see anything.
Anyway I am eager to return to France and hope to in the not too distant future.

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Pros:"It offers more to do than any other country in Europe."
Cons:"Yes the people can be a little aloof at times."
In A Nutshell:"So much to see but so little time."
Paul2001's France Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 19
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2

Paul2001's France Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
The Beautiful Town of AnnecyMay, 1989 8
Notre Dame and It's GargoylesNovember, 1999 8

Comments for Paul2001 about France
iandsmith Thu May 10, 2007 21:59 UTC
 Great pages, love your style. Totally agree with your opening sentiments.
Nemorino Sun Oct 1, 2006 16:35 UTC
 Interesting and insightful descriptions as always. I especially liked your tip on rail travel and the TGV. We used to go camping at Lake Annecy sometimes when our children were small; it really is a beautiful area.
globetrott Fri Sep 29, 2006 22:40 UTC
 A lot of excellent infos and wonderful pictures ! There are so many great and interesting places to visit in France !!
sue_stone Tue Mar 7, 2006 08:11 UTC
 You have given me the desire to return to France again...luckily I am going July ; ))
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