Updated: Mar 15, The Champagne region divides into northern and southern regions and then divided into 5 sub-regions. It has had a destructive past of being destroyed, pillaged, and burnt down and then rebuilt on more than one occasion. In the 18th Century it became famous because of Champagne.
The arrival of the railway brought a boom in business that was fostered by a taste for architecture and grand properties of every style. It 's located km north-east of Paris and on the mainline railway to Strasbourg. If you are planning to visit France, even for a short stay, you will need to apply for a Visitors Visa. Given that the Olympics and Paralympics will be hosted in Paris in it is recommended that you apply for this well in advance of travel.
The following are exempt :. Holders of France residence permit. Holders of a residence permit of a Schengen country. Holders of a valid long-stay visa of a Schengen country. Holders of a special residence card as a diplomatic or consular staff. EU nationals. Nationals of the principalities of Monaco and Andorra. Nationals of San Marino and the Holy See. Foreign nationals and their families who have acquired long-term resident status in another EU country.
Students who have attended school in France without interruption from the age of 16 and are continuing their studies in the country. The nationals of every other country not mentioned above, need a visa to be able to enter France even for short stays. Please check with the French Consulate before travelling and plan this in advance of arrival. Depending on where you are coming from, there are several transport options.
Flying into Paris, means you have a choice of both low cost and scheduled airlines. There are other cities in France which also have airports, besides Paris. Paris is likely to be the main entry point, with the two most well-known airports Orly and Charles de Gaulle. Even though most international flights go into Charles de Gaulle Airport, Orly remains the busiest French airport for domestic traffic and the second busiest airport overall.
