There's always a need for a brain to produce all that culture, glamour, refinement, vivacity, and love of life, and nowhere can this vital organ be but this primary metropolis of the world. The arts, sciences, politics, and everything of extreme vitality exists in Paris, for all tastes, all ages, and all colors. Strolling through the streets of this utmost cosmopolitan city; enjoying a croissant at one of its many cafes; visiting the lady of world paintings, the Monalisa, at the Louvre; crossing The Seine into Place de la Concorde; promenading through the Tuileries Garden; enjoying a great reading in Montmartre; climbing atop of everything on the Eiffel Tower to feel the awe and beauty of this timeless city; attending an excellent fashion show; and dining at any fine restaurant are all fractions of what this cultural monument to the world has to offer to the millions and millions who not only visit but who by visiting, pay homage to the splendor of human achievement. Paris can be more admirable by walking as one would perceive the marvel of its history and lively rhythm of its daily life. There are hundreds of museums, institutes (The Arab World is phenomenal), universities (The Sorbonne is a must), shops, restaurants, shops, palaces, parks, squares, gardens for visitors to start their day off, and no matter the time (and budget) devoted to this city; it's never enough.

Perhaps the wealthiest, most glamorous (and decadent!) stretch of coastline in the world is on France's southeast coast. The coastline stretches for just over a hundred kilometers, each dotted with great seaside cities like Nice, the largest in the region and home to the famous Hotel Negrescu, only a few yards away from the seaside Promenade des Anglais. Just a few kilometers north is sovereign Monaco, the outrageously posh playground of zillionaires and opulent tycoons. A few miles south is Cannes—with ridiculously luxurious hotels and restaurants and the prime magnet of artists, politicians, and movie superstars. During the famous Cannes Film Festival and throughout most of the summer, Cannes' harbor becomes packed with ultra-luxurious yachts of the ultra-famous and rich, lending the city a unique taste of superiority. With all the extreme exclusivity coupled with its extravagant glamour and decadence, Cannes puts to shame the likes of Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

Further south is St. Tropez, the beach town of the rich and famous…and also of anyone looking for posh places by the Mediterranean and hoping to catch a glimpse of a renowned actor or profligate socialite basking under the sun. For a more 'celebrity decadence,' quiet, but by no means boring, is Antibes, wedged between Cannes and Nice. There you can relax on its tranquil beaches or enjoy a visit to the remarkable Roman ruins, away from all the hectic petulance of the rich and famous. And while in the south, why not try their exquisite cuisine like France's prime sea-food stew, Bouillabaisse, or their Daube Provencal preceded by a scrumptious Salade Nicoise.

Exploring Strasbourg enrolls an exclusive experience due to its distinctive regional architecture, culture, and cuisine. It is rich with 2 000 years of history. Its a World Heritage site since 1988, was the first urban center in France to be selected by UNESCO. With its novel architectural heritage, the city is brimming with surprises just waiting to be discovered. Here you can have the best French and German cuisine. The entire central island has many gems to be explored, the 12th-century cathedral, the storybook "la Petite France" neighborhood, the Maison Kammerzell, one of the city's most charming squares - the Place du Marché-aux-Cochons-de-Lait - its historical museums in addition to its enjoyable and famous Christmas  Markets.

Marseille is located on the Mediterranean coast. The city is full of memorials and museums to perceive, but if you were to visit only one thing, the Vieux-Port (Old Port), is definitely where you should go. There, you can enjoy street musicians, dance performers, or artistic exhibitions.

Steeped in the past and famed for its unique art de Vivre, Bordeaux claims a rich culture and houses, numerous historical and modern monuments. With its cafés, bars, restaurants, markets, museums, parks, it remains unique.

Lyon claims to be the second tourist destination in France after Paris, and ahead of Nice or Strasbourg. And at the same time, Lyon is at the heart of French gastronomy. Visitors can select between various restaurants that allow them to sample the authentic local cuisine while enjoying an inviting, cozy ambiance. Besides, Lyon is rich in cultural heritage. The UNESCO-listed city demands ancient Roman ruins, old atmospheric quarters, and fine Renaissance houses.

It is tailor-made for family trips. It is filled with walks and visits and combines heritage and art de Vivre. From the River Garonne to the Canal du Midi, from Saint-Sernin to the Cité de l'Espace, the little tourist train or a boat trip, your stay in Toulouse will be a time of genuine pleasure.