A castle is a symbol of a status; the more grand it is the more rich and powerful are the residence. It is a sign of a blue blooded lineage that is coveted by many. France has more than 50 castles that would make any traveler busy for quiet a while. Let us take a look of all these grand castles in France.
France Castles:

• Chateau de Chambord is sometimes called French castle chambord is one of the most popular castle in the world that has a fusion of French Renaissance architecture and the medieval style of castle.

• Chateau Des Briottieres is set in a wonderful setting and protected by Unesco World Heritage Program. It has received visitors as far as the west part of the world and a popular choice for the English tourist.

• Chateau de Tennessus is one castle that has been remodeled or repaired to accommodate guest and offers bed and breakfast. Yes indeed with Chateau de Tennessus you will experience how a princess or prince lives.

• Loire Valley Castles is also known Garden of France and a favorite place of the Kings of France in the Renaissance time. A good way of spending a honeymoon holiday or a vacation holiday either with friends and family.

• Chenonceau Castle is made on a bridge crossing Cher river. A very historical castle and full of stories and hatred that only time can tell the real stories.

• The Royal palace of Amboise is an old fortress built on a style of renaissance style castle.

• Chateau de Villandry is a the dream castle for the fairy tales lover. the home of sleeping beauty. I wonder which of the castles room is beauty’s chamber.

French Castles are considered as a masterpiece and a proof of man’s vanity. In France they do it with grandeur.

France is a refreshing vacation destination. The culture is very smooth and nice. You will find several differences with the American culture. From the opening of doors to how the conversation should be done. France Travel Information should include the subtleties in engaging with a French culture.

There are several activities to engage on your holiday in France. Any self respecting tourist should remember to visit the Eiffel Tower. It is beautiful and charming. One can also do what locals do- buy a French bread and find a comfortable place to view the Eiffel tower from a distance as it lights up every 10 minutes or so.

I can not point out what is really charming in this country. But one thing for sure the French people are a friendly bunch of locals. They love tourist who speaks the French language even with the wrong grammar and pronunciation. I remember during our France vacation last autumn on how the locals guide us to our destination.

France as a whole is very interesting but I have fallen in love with the fall and autumn season in France. It is the kind of sceneries that are capture for post cards and cards in general. France Travel Information usually includes one or two autumn picture to attract tourist and it always did. ‘Leaf Peeping‘ is their term on the watching and photographing of leaves and plant during these two seasons.

I could not believe that I am seeing the contrasting colors and it enthralls me to be just there. The whole picture of France in autumn captures my heart. It awakens a lonely and sighing emotion in me. It made me cry. It made me happy and longing at the same.

France has very dramatic effect on me. In some way I was jovial during my holiday in France and I just love going back to this country.

96th Tour de France teams will be racing from July 4th, Saturday to July 26th 2009 for the 21 stages for a total distance of 3,500 kilometers. The stages profiles are: 10 flat stages, 1 team time-trial stage, 7 mountain stages, 2 individual time-trial stages, 1 medium mountain stage. The race will start from Rotterdam an urban center in France.

As of the writing of the article, tour de France is already on their 6th stage in Spain which is from Gerona to Barcelona with leading bikers Fabian Cancellara, Lance Armstrong and Cadel Evans.

Tour de France is the most prestigious and famous among so many similar races in the world. If compared to the same races in Italy and Spain, by far tour de France is the most grand. Tour de France is a yearly bicycle race event that races a 3,500 kilometers of distance throughout the whole country of France and also including the bordering countries.

The race usually last in an average of 23 days and is broken down into several segments which they termed as stages. The events attract bikers all over the world bringing with them the latest of the bicycle from the famous bicycle makers. A yellow jersey will be worn by the rider with the least minimum elapsed time.

The course each changes but it ends up every year in Paris. This race events has really great history, Greg Lemond prove that one can be a winner without winning stage in 1990. It must be truly a surprise for the spectators then. It was in 1904 when the shortest race distance happened with only 2,420 kilometers and in 1926 it was the longest race ever with 5,745 kilometers.

At this time the photographers and artist are already making a feast of photographs to capture the moment. Lance Armstrong seems to be always on the front page of the news. Televisions are turned on for live coverage of the said event. Tour de France winners are considered the most popular among the athletes at this time of the year.