France is the world's leading tourist destination, and Paris, the capital city, is considered by many the most beautiful metropolis in the world, and is the most visited city in Europe.  France is also acclaimed for its art, fine wines, great museums, outstanding food, culture and style.

But France, roughly the size of Texas, also has 1,500 miles of beaches lining 3 major bodies of water: the Mediterranean, the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel.  Each year more than 35 million people visit France's beaches, including the lively French Riviera, known for celebrity sightings and the annual Cannes Film Festival.

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