France has been a member of the European Union since the EU's inception and is Europe's most popular tourist destination.  Centrally located in the heart of Europe, France attracts over 75 million visitors each year.

Among its most alluring attractions are its lovely old towns, sunny beaches and the picturesque French countryside. 

The highway and train system is excellent.  High-speed trains travel under the English Channel through the "Chunnel" between Paris and London.

Paris, located in northern France, lures visitors with some of the world's greatest landmarks.