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With its rich heritage from the Middle Ages to Classicism, the country has more than a hundred castles, of very different styles. The famous Royal Castle of Wawel in Krakow and the formidable Malbork Castle are probably the most impressive of them. Warsaw, like Krakow, is home to sumptuous palaces. Many other castles are scattered throughout the Polish countryside, such as ?a?cut, one of the most famous noble residences, which has an important collection of works of art. Many castles, palaces and mysterious ruins can be found in the region of Little Poland and Lower Silesia. Some architectural gems are not to be missed under any circumstances, such as the remarkable castle of Ksi??.Religious architecture is also celebrated in Poland. With the fervour we know, the Polish people have built remarkable churches, from the Gothic to the most eclectic contemporary styles and a very typical rural wooden style. Baroque is probably the most influential style in the country. Almost every city, every village, has one of these colourful buildings, often with bulbs, and of high architectural quality. The Polish territory has also inherited the northern German red brick style, the most beautiful examples of which can be found in Gdansk. As well as superb Orthodox churches with golden or wooden domes, synagogues, yechivas, and even wooden Tatar mosques!

The cost of living in Poland, although it has increased in recent years, remains moderate for a Frenchman. Transport, sports activities, cultural outings, visits, souvenir shopping, catering and nightlife are relatively cheap, often of good quality. For the same budget as a Western European country, you can undertake more and more varied activities. On the other hand, it is the accommodation that can be relatively expensive, especially in the centres of the main tourist cities.

Poland's history is very complex, not least because of the many occupations that the country has undergone. Today, many remains, castles and monuments evoke this mixture of past cultures. Slavic origins of the country, German heritage to the north and southwest, Orthodox and Muslim culture to the east, vestiges of an incredible Jewish culture buried everywhere, communism, castles and palaces of Polish princes and kings, manors of the aristocracy, industrial heritage in some cities, religious influence from all periods, very present in the countless churches and chapels as well as in their paintings, sculptures and ornamental treasures... This rich heritage forges the Polish tourist face. In addition to a rural folklore that remains highly visible, especially in mountainous regions and in the east.

Polish cuisine is a national pride. This local cuisine is based on simple, straightforward and delicious dishes. There is plenty to do between the national pierogis, which come in many variants, inventive soups, a thousand ways of preparing cabbage, generous meats, breaded or in sauce... All this accompanied by strong beers on the palate and vodkas of unsuspected finesse: the country has enough to delight the biggest eaters as well as the fine gourmets. The most of the country: the national cuisine is served in all the ranges of establishments, from the popular canteen to the gourmet restaurant. It is accessible to all portfolios for an always high quality of stake.

Poland remains one of the last regions in Europe where nature is so well preserved in its primary form. Its landscapes are rich and varied: many natural parks, lake complexes, the Baltic coast, forests, mountains, hills, plains, countryside and a superb seaside. This "Mother Nature" also offers a varied flora and fauna that has become almost non-existent in the rest of Europe today, such as buffaloes, wolves and tarpans.

Poland has 12 cultural and 1 natural sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are of a very different nature and all deserve to be visited in several ways. Here they are:The historical centre of Krakow.The historical centre of Warsaw.The Wieliczka salt mine.The medieval city of Toru?.The old town of Zamo??.The castle of the Teutonic Order of Malbork.The centenary city hall of Wroc?aw.The wooden churches of southern Little Poland.The Peace Churches of Jawor and ?widnica.Muzakowski Park, a 19th century English landscape park, now shared between Germany and Poland.Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Pilgrimage Park.Bia?owie?a National Park, with one of the oldest primitive forests in Europe and the last wild bison on the continent.A place of memory and meditation, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Poland has a relatively long coastline (524 km) with very beautiful sandy beaches. Most of them are relatively wild, in no way denatured or invaded by concrete. In summer, on the Baltic coast, your holiday destination can be Polish St. Tropez, a chic seaside resort, a seaside fishing village, a halo of tranquility, an ideal destination for a family seaside holiday... but always in full effervescence.

Travelling to Poland is, for a Western visitor, a guaranteed change of scenery only 2 hours by plane, without jet lag, visa or passport. Slavic language and culture, colourful architecture, surprising cuisine, very specific atmospheres and traditions, disconcerting spirituality... And yet you will not feel lost in this welcoming and easy-to-discover European country.

Poland, with its large and varied territory, is a country conducive to outdoor sports activities. Swimming, water sports, air sports, mountain sports, hiking, cycling, horse riding, skiing or kayaking will all benefit. The large wooded areas of the east, the mountains to the south, with their peaks, climbing routes and rivers, and the beaches of the Baltic Sea to the north make it an ideal country for various types of nature holidays.