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In writing this series on quotes that will make you want to visit France, it became quickly apparent that Monet was not only gifted in recording how the country looked in his paintings but also had quite the talent for writing about it in a way that makes you want to pack your bags and go see it all for yourself! Here are some more of his quotes about the great beauty of France.

Normandy

Normandy already got a mention in the last post and the quote associated with it was also from Monet but, as he spent so much time there, there is a wealth of pictures and words about it that he left behind.

It is where Giverny, the village in which he lived and worked for the last several decades of life, is located. And it is at Giverny that we find the beautiful garden he recorded so famously in his work.

We have been rounding up some of the quotes that reflect the great beauty of France, as seen through the eyes and pens of some of the world's most talented artists and writers throughout history. As if you needed any more reasons or convincing to visit, here are some more of the quotes that will make you want to visit France right away.

Brittany

Brittany is a region of wild and lush natural beauty that reminds of the landscapes of its fellow celtic neighbours, Ireland and Britain. The green and moody hills, valleys and seascapes, rugged cliffs, pretty stone towns and megalithic monuments, all set it apart from the rest of the country. In fact, fifty percent of the residents see themselves as both French and distinctively Breton.

France has inspired endless novels, books, movies, shows, songs and works of art. It is hard to imagine what our world would look like without it and it isn't hard at all to understand why so many fall so deeply in love with the country. It has been home (whether than be temporary or permanent) to many of the most brilliant and creative people in the world and, as a result, endless pages and amounts of ink have been dedicated to its charms and beauty. If you need any more convincing to book that vacation rental in France and visit, here are some more of the quotes that will make you want to pack your bags and leave for the land of bread and art today.

The South of France

Like, Paris, the South of France attracted (and continues to attract) many for a different pace of life and a new perspective on things.

Shakespeare and Company is arguably the most famous independent bookstore in the world but is much more than that. As we discussed in the last post, it was the site of the meetings of great artistic minds in Paris since the 1920s and was a second home to the likes of Hemingway, an office and publisher for Joyce and a safe haven for banned books. It has featured in endless city guides, novels, television shows and movies and is an important tourist attraction in Paris that garners thousands and thousands of visitors each year. If you are a literature fan or are merely an English-speaking tourist looking to pick up a good book once you have found a vacation rental in Paris and are spending time in the city, it is a must-see destination.

Shakespeare and Company is the name an iconic independent English-language bookstore on Paris's Left Bank. It was first opened by the American Sylvia Beach, in 1919, at 8 rue Dupuytren and is famous as it was, at the time, a gathering place for many then-aspiring writers such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, Djuna Barnes, James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford. Closed during WWII, it was reborn again at 37 rue de la Bûcherie, in the 5th arrondissement, and is still in operation today. For book-lovers and literary history buffs, it is an absolute must-see landmark in the city. Just find a vacation rental in Paris and visit it for yourself.