France: the country

Continuing the series of posts "about France" (see the previous post) after my short trip.

The Country

Myth #1: France (especially the Azure Coast) is deadly expensive

The cost of living in Paris is less than in most major cities, it's an economic fact. Same for the Azure Coast: we stayed at a 4-stars two-storeyed (!) apartment and it was about 70 euros per day per person. And it was no backwoods, but a famous town of Eze, located just between Nice and Monaco (in the heart of the Azure Coast).

Myth #2: French toilets are awful

The toilets are totally acceptable, even the public ones.

Myth #3: all French women sunbathe topless

You will sure find many exposed breasts, but most women stay covered at the beach.

Myth #4: France is all about wine, berets and fashion

I've never seen anyone wearing a beret during my 9-days visit. Instead, I saw a TGV train which does 581 kilometers an hour (357 miles an hour), which is a world record by the way.

to be continued...