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Get married in the romantic country of France! With both its warm countryside beauty and cosmopolitan urban appeal, France will provide you with countless options for your wedding, whether you envision a chic, contemporary ceremony in Paris, or a more traditional celebration in the Rhone Valley.
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The country of France is officially comprised of 22 regions, but can be described more simply as being made up of the following: several mountainous and hilly regions, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Vosges mountain ranges, along with the Rhone Valley; the Mediterranean coast, which boasts the popular French Riviera; the Northern regions, which include the capital city of Paris; the Southern regions, which include the area of Provence (with the cities of Marseille and Avignon), the city of Cannes, and the beautiful island chain of Côte d’Azur; the central area that boasts the regions of Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, all renowned for their wine production, among other things; and of course the historically-known Northern areas of Normandy and Brittany. As France’s regions are many, and full of fascinating cities, towns, and lovely scenery, this list provides only a general idea of the many areas in which you can choose to have your wedding in France.
Travel in France is easy and enjoyable by both railway and highway. It is possible to take the Eurostar if traveling from Britain, and there are both TGV (Trains à Grande Vitesse, or high speed trains) and non-TGV trains to choose from, once you are in France. The highways are also efficient, but often require toll payments. There are also bypasses that make cross-country traveling easier, as you can go around the cities, and there are particularly pleasant smaller country roads to be found.
Although the climate and weather of France varies across its different regions and landscapes, it is possible to find areas of the country year-round that will host your marriage in France beautifully and comfortably. For instance, the Northern regions of France are temperate year-round, while the summers of the Northeast are warm. While the more mountainous areas are, of course, characterized by an alpine climate, with cooler summers, the Atlantic coast is temperate throughout the year, and the south boasts a lovely Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
