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France occupies a mythic place in the eurocentric consciousness. No country is more grand, opulent, dramatic, or tragic. It’s the idea of France and the French way of life that is ever enticing; life is full of adventure, passion, and love. The French appetite for living and living well is what enchants the rest of the world.

With diverse landscapes, medieval towns and abbeys, stunning architecture, high mountain ranges, dramatic coastlines, and never-ending lavender fields, France is perhaps the most majestic country in Europe.

Many hikers flock to Chamonix each summer to hike the famous Tour du Mont Blanc, a 170 km (105 miles) long distance hiking trail, which circuits the Mont Blanc mountain range.

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Grand Balcon sud, Tour du Mont Blanc, France

France Basics

Official Name: République française (French Republic)

Capital: Paris

Government: Unitary Semi-presidential Republic

Regions: Mainland France is divided into 13 administrative regions. France also has 5 overseas regions. Until December 31, 2015,  the country was divided into 22 administrative regions.

  • Metropolitan Regions: (1) Grand Est, (2) New Aquitaine, (3) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, (4) Burgundy-Franche-Comté, (5) Brittany, (6) Centre-Val de Loire, (7) Île-de-France, (8) Occitania, (9) Hauts-de-France, (10) Normandy, (11) Pays de la Loire, (12) Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA), and (13) Corsica
  • Overseas Regions: (1) French Guiana, (2) Guadeloupe, (3) Martinique, (4) Mayotte, and (5) Réunion

Population: 67 Million

Official Language: French

Currency: Euro

Tipping Etiquette: Tipping isn’t obligatory in France. In a fine restaurant, you can tip up to 5% for exceptional service. In a casual dining setting, €1 to €3 is sufficient.

Water Quality: Tap water is safe to drink throughout France.

Something Interesting: You can legally marry a dead person in France. If there is sufficient proof that the deceased had the intention of wedding their partner while alive, a French person can receive permission from the French president to marry posthumously.

 
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On ne fait pas d’omelette sans casser des œufs.

 

 

 

 

 

French Proverb

You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.

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  • Secret Hike in the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 The Árnafjørður – Toftaskarð – Katlarnir circuit trail is an adventurous hike on Borðoy Island in the Faroe Islands. Starting in the village of Árnafjørður, the trail leads northeast to Svartidalur valley and then climbs up steep crags to Toftaskarð pass. The trail continues west and eventually drops down a steep mountainside via Uppi á Gjógv pass. Next, the trail heads to Katlarnir, the historic gathering place for the ancient Thing of the Northern Isles. From here, the trail continues southwest and loops back down to Árnafjørður. Infrequent waymarking along the ascent makes this a more challenging route. Research this trail thoroughly before setting off and download the GPX files from whatson.fo. #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #faroeislands🇫🇴 #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip #faroeislandstourist #faroeislandslandscape #faroeislandsphotography #northatlantic #europetravel #hikingblog #hikingculture #árnafjørður #katlarnir #hiking #tlpicks #afarmag #condenasttraveller #iamatraveler #RGphoto #europetrip #europedestinations #europe_vacations
  • Ásmundarstakkur is a 109 meter-high sea stack along the northwest coast of Suðuroy, the southernmost Island in the Faroe Islands. A short trail leads from Heiðavegur road in Sandvík to the Ásmundarstakkur viewpoint. This walk is one of the highlights of visiting Suðuroy. More details on the blog. #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #adventureworthy #mythsandlegends #neverstopexploring #exploringtheglobe #outsideisfree #discoverearth #faroeislands🇫🇴 #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip #faroeislandstourist #faroeislandslandscape #faroeislandsphotography #northatlantic #europetravel #hikingblog #hikingculture #suduroy #visitsuduroy #ásmundarstakkur
  • Klakkur (413 meters) is a small mountain which rises to the northwest of Klaksvík on Borðoy Island in the Faroe Islands. Easy to get to (with or without a car), Klakkur is a must-do viewpoint hike overlooking Kunoy Island and Kalsoy Island. You can start the hike directly in Klaksvík, or drive up to the water tanks car park, or even further up to the Hálsur saddle car park. This short and sweet hike takes 1-2 hours out-and-back, depending on where you start. Trail Guide on the Blog. #klakkur #klakkurhiking #borðoy #bordoy #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #adventureworthy #mythsandlegends #neverstopexploring #exploringtheglobe #outsideisfree #discoverearth #faroeislands🇫🇴 #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip #faroeislandstourist #faroeislandslandscape #faroeislandsphotography #northatlantic #europetravel #hikingblog #hikingculture
  • Viðareiði, Viðoy Island 🇫🇴 Viðareiði is the northernmost village in the Faroe Islands. The main reason to venture up here is to hike Villingardalsfjall. There’s very little tourist infrastructure on Viðoy Island. So, we recommend basing yourself in Klaksvík on the island of Borðoy, when exploring the Northern Isles. #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #adventureworthy #discoverearth #faroeislands🇫🇴 #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip #faroeislandstourist #faroeislandslandscape #faroeislandsphotography #viðoy #vidoy #villingardalsfjall #viðareiði #vidareidi #hikingblog #europetravel #europetravels #northatlantic #coastalvillage #coastalliving #coastalstyle
  • Villingardalsfjall is a mountain above Viðareiði village on Viðoy Island in the Faroe Islands. It’s a strenuous and relentless climb to the 841 meter high summit, which should only be tackled on fair-weather days. Low-hanging clouds and fog can make route-finding very difficult. From the trail, hikers are treated to sweeping views of cone-shaped Malinsfjall mountain to the south as well as the Borðoy, Kunoy, and Kalsoy Islands to the west. From the rocky flat summit of Villingardalsfjall, views extend to Cape Enniberg, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world. 💰The trail to Villingardalsfjall traverses private property. It’s mandatory to pay a hiking fee before starting the hike. Place 200 DKK per person in the mailbox by the gate at the trailhead. 🥾For a detailed trail description and map, head to the blog. https://www.moonhoneytravel.com/villingardalsfjall-hike/ #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #adventureworthy #mythsandlegends #neverstopexploring #exploringtheglobe #outsideisfree #discoverearth #faroeislands🇫🇴 #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip #faroeislandstourist #faroeislandslandscape #faroeislandsphotography #viðoy #vidoy #villingardalsfjall #viðareiði #vidareidi
  • Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 In the upcoming days/weeks, we will share everything about our trip to the Faroe Islands last summer: favorite hikes, road trip route, attractions, restaurants, places to stay, where to see puffins, etc… It’s never too early to start planning a summer trip to the Faroe Islands. Check the blog for new hiking and travel guides. 📍 Múlafossur Waterfall, Vágar Island #faroeislands #visitfaroeislands #färöer #faroeislandshiking #hikinginfaroeislands #faroeislandsnature #atlanticairways #adventureworthy #mythsandlegends #neverstopexploring #exploringtheglobe #outsideisfree #discoverearth #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #lonelyplanet #wonderful_places #guardiantravelsnaps #landscapephotography #depthofearth #voyaged #visualsofearth #faroeislandstravel #faroeislandstrip
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