Paris is the capital city, and french is the official language. As of January 1 2008, 64,473,140 people live in the French Republic. 61,875,822 of these live in metropolitan France, whereas 2,597,318 live in the French overseas departments and territories.

France conjures up images of romance, sophistication and an enviable lifestyle of street cafés, al fresco dining, vineyards, fine wines, great food, beautiful monuments and breathtaking museums. It also provides some glamorous seaside locations and stupendous mountain scenery. France also offers very affordable holidays for millions of people each year especially outside Paris. Whether you visit the Palace of Versailles or the ancient amphitheatre in Nimes or enjoy the brilliant views from the Eiffel Tower or any one of the many other available attractions you cannot ignore Frances special history, charm and culture. As a result of all this and more France holds the position as the number one tourist destination in the world.