Paris, the city of love and a thousand other clichs, still holds a certain mystic. But no matter how many written words this great city has commanded – however familiar this town may appear – Paris will always remain an enigma, a magnet for millions of visitors from around the world.
Paris carries an enchantment that you cannot always put your finger on. We perceive Parisians as chic and stylish, forever setting the trend.
But there is more to this country than just its capital. France is home to over 60 million people, including many of North African descent.
One of the things that keeps France great is its attention to detail: the back street shop that sells 30 varieties of croissant, the creaseless department store bags to carry home your latest in fashionable attire, the delightful little chocolates that accompany your coffee on one of the street corner cafes.
The French language itself conjures up magic and mystery, adding to the romance of being in an alien land.
The modern France bears aspects of foreign influence. Alongside the chic boutiques and stylish cafes sit far-western heavyweights such as McDonalds. But France will...