You should definitely bring something delicious from Normandy. Normans are true gourmets and there is an endless list of delicacies you should taste. The first thing every tourist should bring is a block of local cheese. You can find almost five hundred varieties of cheese here, both soft and hard, both with and without mold. The most popular sorts among tourists are Comté, Cantal, Mimolette and Laguiole. An original souvenir is a violet jam. In case if you love something spicier, be sure to buy dijon mustard. You can buy delicious sausages, pates and sweets here. Madeleines cookies are a perfect souvenir for sweet teeth. Be sure to buy a bottle of famous French wine, Pastis liqueur and local cognac.
Exclusive beach resorts represent the main feature of Basse-Normandie. The most of popular of them is Deauville, which regularly hosts the large-scale film festival. This fancy resort is … 
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There are over 1.5 thousands of hotels and inns in Basse-Normandie; historical hotels are very popular among tourists. The unique Best Western Le Dauphin et Le Spa du Prieuré hotel is … Open
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One more souvenir, largely sold in the shops of Lower Normandy is originated in Provence. It is a mixture of aromatic herbs used in cooking by chefs throughout Normandy. Here you can buy a variety of picnic baskets, olive oil, a bowl for olives, and a bag of lavender. Lavender is a symbol of Provence and France. The little sachets of lavender are a wonderful souvenir for your close people. Local ceramics will definitely attract your attention. Melomaniacs may be interested in records of local composers and musicians of the past. Bookworms will be interested in books which can be found in different languages with colourful illustrations. If your friend collects different models, you may bring a small wooden boat to him.
Shopping in France
Magnificent shopping awaits tourists in other cities of the country. In Marseille, you should look at the street Saint-Ferreol, where large shopping centers and boutiques are concentrated. You must also visit the local markets, where everything is sold: from fresh seafood and cheeses to delicacies and sweets. In Lyon, shopping centers are located on two central streets - Republic Street and Edoura Herriot Street. On them are located both elite boutiques with expensive clothes and jewelry, and more inexpensive brands. Nice, offers a huge opportunity for shopping. On its streets there are more than 7 thousand boutiques and shops. In addition to clothing, in France, it is worth buying a few perfume bottles and cosmetics. The quality of perfume, as in France, is not found in any other country in the world.
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