OH, THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF FRANCE! Laughter and hugs, smiles and kisses, pastries and lattes. You’re in Paris. Gastronomy, or the art and science of good eating and drinking, has become a byword for France. Cooking is viewed as a major art form; a recipe is discussed as though it were a fine painting or celebrated piece of poetry. Charles de Gaulle reportedly said,“How can anyone be expected to govern a country that produces 265 different cheeses?”

France is a sophisticated powerhouse of architecture, art, cinema, cuisine, fashion, literature,music, and wine. Its countless attractions, enchanting culture, and pastoral countryside attract more visitors than any other country. France is one of the largest countries in Europe, and in many ways the most diverse in its cuisine, geography, and culture. The cuisine ranges
from the truffles of Périgord to the apples and cream of Normandy, just as the landscape ranges from the majestic peaks of the French Alps to the coastlines of the French Riviera or of Brittany. All in all, you will find France to be a country of intellect, passion, and beauty.