I actually love visiting France. A beautiful country with a beautiful history and people who are, for the most part, friendly (especially if you talk to them in French first). Unfortunately, it's been downhill starting with the Revolution (nasty little event that was, though perhaps a necessary event handled unnecessarily).
You might find Brittany more your speed. They've got a very strong Celtic heritage there. Pipes, fiddles, reels, and the whole 9 yards. Most religiously observant part of the country, as well.
Sorry, I really can't explain my Francophilia. I despise the nihilism, socialism, amoral (really anti-moral) and anti-American culture that has arisen there. But you can't be a medievalist and not love France. And Paris really is one of the most beautiful cities on earth. With everything to hate about the place, I still love it.
And French accents... hotness.