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France: La Vie en Rose Online

Whatever you deem necessary to an unforgettable French holiday, you can find on the Web. Book your flight and a place to stay, research a world-class restaurant or charming French city, and let the Web make your vacation dreams a reality. France has something to suit nearly any interest, so you can wine and dine, laze on a beach, hike and cycle across the quaint countryside, or shop your way through Paris. The choice is yours.

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Getting to France

France is the most visited country in the world, so the only thing that might stop you from getting in is the crowds of tourists. If you are traveling from the United States, you will most likely be going by plane. There are countless airlines offering service to France, and you can usually find the best deal and book your tickets easily online. And if you'll be taking a train to France from elsewhere in Europe, the Web can help you find maps, schedules, and tickets.

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For general tips and sites for booking airfare, see the findingDulcinea Travel Guide.

From the United States, you can fly into a number of French cities. Don't assume that you have to fly into Paris, as it may be more economical not to. If you are already in Europe, consider a rail pass.

Many airlines offer service to France, but most flights from North America arrive in Paris at either Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. You can fly from Paris to most cities in France in about an hour.

If you're not going to Paris, you might consider flying into France from another European location. It may be cheaper to catch a budget flight to a less popular French city from, say, London, Madrid, or Amsterdam.

Taking a train into France from other countries in Europe often costs less than renting a car. Rail Europe, Eurostar, and most travel agencies sell rail passes and individual tickets. You can also get to France from London via the English Channel Tunnel, or Chunnel, which accommodates trains, cars, buses, taxis, and motorcycles. Rates are dependent upon several factors; see the Eurostar link below for more information.

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Kayak Kayak consolidates flight information and fares from hundreds of individual airlines and online travel agents (like CheapTickets and Orbitz). Enter your flight preferences to get a list of possibilities. To learn exactly which airlines and agents Kayak covers, visit the "Providers" page.

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Air France flies from various U.S. locations to many French cities, and has more connections into Paris from European cities than any other carrier. The well-organized site allows for quick and easy navigation.

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American Airlines offers daily flights to Paris from several major U.S. cities, and helps you book hotels, cars, and vacation packages. AA.com's Net SAAver feature sends special offer alerts directly to your inbox.

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For train service ...

Rail Europe is the place to read about and purchase various types of rail passes for travel in France, and between France and other countries. "France Rail 'n Drive" is an appealing combination of two days unlimited train travel with two days unlimited mileage car rental.

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Eurostar offers direct rail service from the United Kingdom to Paris, Lille, Calais, Disneyland Resort Paris, and Avignon on ultra-fast trains with sleek interiors. Check-in is promised to be quick and painless.

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