Destination: FRANCE
Things To Know France Today La Belle France Cities, Towns and Villages The French Character Lifestyle Religion Pastimes Pleasures Impressionism	Pastimes The French take relaxation seriously. They enjoy sports, both as spectators and participants, with soccer the national favorite. The nation was elated when France won the 1998 World Cup and the European Football Championship in 2000. Tennis and golf are other popular sports, both with good facilities for tourists, and you'll find challenging golf courses all over France. Resort areas offer a huge range of pastimes, from tennis to sailing to organized hiking. With the Alps on their doorstep, many people ski, especially during early February when children are out of school and families head for the slopes. You may often see boules being played. This is a game where players attempt to surround a small target ball on the ground by throwing larger, heavier balls from a specified distance.	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION French Riviera CITIES Paris Lyon Nice Strasbourg MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK