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A flight to France is only a few clicks away when you use ebookers to book your flight, rental car, and hotel online. Home to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Palace of Versailles, France is a prime destination for anyone looking to experience beauty, culture, and architecture.

Flying to France

France has many major airports to accommodate your flight needs. The two largest airports, the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and the Paris-Orly Airport, are located just outside of Paris. The Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, named after the French military leader, is located 15 miles northeast of downtown Paris at BP 20101, 95711 Paris, France. Paris-Orly Airport is about 8 miles south of downtown Paris. The two next biggest airports are Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, located 4 miles west of Nice at Rue Costes et Bellonte, 06206 Nice, France, and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, located 13 miles southeast of the Lyon city centre at Aeroport Saint Exupery, 69720 Saint-Laurent-de-Mure, France.

Getting Around

You have a variety of options for transportation in France. The train is a good way to travel anywhere in the country. A trip from Paris to Nice will take about 10 hours and cost you anywhere from 70 to 100 euro, or 80 to 125 dollars. If you are just looking to go from your lodging to the airport, you can either take a light rail, tram, or taxi. Light rails and trams will typically cost you around three euros for a one-way ticket. Light rail and tram tickets can also be used with the bus system for the city you are in. Most of the one-way tickets are good for a 90-minute period. Taxis can be a little bit more expensive, with a trip from Versaille to Paris costing around 10 euros, or just over 12 dollars. On average, a taxi trip will cost you two dollars a mile, with a three dollar starting fee.

Average Weather

There are two major climates in France. In the north, near Paris, the temperature ranges from 2 to 11°C in the winter and from 13 to 25°C in the summer. However, the coastal region, near Nice, can range from 5 to 14°C in the winter and from 18 to 28°C in the summer. France gets about 10 days of precipitation per month, with more precipitation coming in the fall and winter months. If you are visiting in any of these months, a light rain jacket would be good to bring. France is especially beautiful in the spring. The temperature stays relatively low, and the precipitation stays mild.

Where to Go

France has a seemingly unending amount of attractions for all sorts of interests; many of these attractions are located in Paris. The most famous attractions are the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, but there are hundreds of options of things to do and places to see. For those who like theme parks, Disneyland Paris and Parc Asterix are both fantastic options. Also in Paris is the famous Notre Dame de Paris, located on a little island on the Seine. The coast of Paris also hosts some beautiful beaches, particularly the Porto-Pollo beach in Corsica.

Enjoy Yourself in France

If you are looking for a chance to get away somewhere beautiful, France is a great place for you. With its vast array of historic architecture, captivating theme parks, and relaxing beaches, France is a fantastic spot for holidaymakers. Ebookers is there to help you book what you need to get your flight to France today.