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Top Cities and Destinations in France

Discover extraordinary cities and picturesque locations that will captivate you with their rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning beauty.

paris

Paris

Île-de-France
lyon

Lyon

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
marseille

Marseille

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
toulouse

Toulouse

Occitanie
strasbourg

Strasbourg

Grand Est
nice

Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
lille

Lille

Hauts-de-France
bordeaux

Bordeaux

New Aquitaine
nantes

Nantes

Pays de la Loire
versailles

Versailles

Île-de-France
metz

Metz

Grand Est
aix en provence

Aix-en-Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
nancy

Nancy

Grand Est
grenoble

Grenoble

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
montpellier

Montpellier

Occitanie
rennes

Rennes

Brittany
reims

Reims

Grand Est
rouen

Rouen

Normandy
caen

Caen

Normandy
angers

Angers

Pays de la Loire
clermont ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
dijon

Dijon

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
nimes

Nîmes

Occitanie
brest

Brest

Brittany
tours

Tours

Centre-Loire Valley
avignon

Avignon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
arles

Arles

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
annecy

Annecy

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
la rochelle

La Rochelle

New Aquitaine
amiens

Amiens

Hauts-de-France
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France is a destination that has captivated tourists for centuries with its rich history, culture and culinary delights. The country is famous for its magnificent architecture, art museums and picturesque landscapes.

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most recognizable places in the world, known for its romantic atmosphere and monuments. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral are just some of the must-see attractions in Paris. You should also take a stroll down the Champs Elysees and have a delicious French meal at one of the many charming cafes in the city.

Another must-see destination in France is Provence, a region in the southeastern part of the country known for its lavender fields, picturesque villages and charming towns. Visit the historic city of Avignon, stroll through the charming town of Aix-en-Provence or take a scenic drive through the stunning Luberon Valley.

For wine lovers, the Bordeaux region is a must-see, known for its world-class wines and beautiful vineyards. Here you can take a tour of the chateaux and sample some of the finest wine. The Loire Valley is also a popular destination for wine lovers as well as history enthusiasts, with many magnificent castles and historic towns.

The French Riviera, also known as the Côte d'Azur, is a popular destination for sun and beach lovers, offering stunning coastline, crystal clear waters and glamorous resorts. Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez are just a few of the must-see destinations.

France is also famous for its delicious cuisine, which includes dishes such as escargots, coq au vin and bouillabaisse. Also worth sampling are the many sweet treats such as croissants, macarons and tarte tatin. In addition to its natural and cultural offerings, France is also known for its many festivals and events, such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Tour de France and Bastille Day.

France Top Attractions

Famous places and interesting landmarks

  • palace of versailles
  • musee du louvre paris
  • eiffel tower paris
  • notre dame de paris
  • arc de triomphe paris
  • jardin du luxembourg paris
  • boulevard haussmann paris
  • musee du quai branly jacques chirac paris
  • chateau de fontainebleau
  • champ de mars paris
  • palais des papes avignon
  • sacre coeur paris
  • musee dorsay paris
  • chateau dazay le rideau
  • notre dame de la garde marseille
  • palais garnier paris
  • parc asterix plailly
  • sainte chapelle paris
  • elysee palace paris
  • grands goulets vercors regional natural park
  • reims cathedral
  • palace of tau reims
  • chateau damboise
  • walygator parc maizieres les metz
  • palais bourbon paris
  • rue de rivoli paris
  • louvre palace paris
  • grand palais paris

Things to See and Do by Category

Interesting and worth visiting places and tourist attractions appreciated by most tourists. See the list of places to visit when planning a trip to France.

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Church

Forts and castles

Area

History museum

Specialty museum

Park

Art museum

Natural attraction

Sacred and religious sites

  • Notre-Dame de la Garde

    Notre-Dame de la Garde

    MarseilleLandmark basilica with city viewsChurchSacred and religious sites
  • Reims Cathedral

    Reims Cathedral

    ReimsTowering 13th-century Gothic church ChurchGothic architecture
  • Strasbourg Cathedral

    Strasbourg Cathedral

    StrasbourgGothic building with astronomical clockChurchGothic architecture
  • Les Invalides

    Les Invalides

    ParisMilitary museums and interred war heroesChurchBaroque architecture
  • Thoronet Abbey

    Thoronet Abbey

    Le ThoronetCistercian abbey with museum Sacred and religious sitesHistorical place
  • Bourges Cathedral

    Bourges Cathedral

    BourgesGothic cathedral known for stained glass Sacred and religious sitesChurch
  • Basilica of St Denis

    Basilica of St Denis

    Saint DenisMonumental 12th-century Gothic churchGothic architectureChurch
  • St Jean Cathedral

    St Jean Cathedral

    LyonCathedral housing 14th-century treasuresChurchSacred and religious sites

Gothic architecture

  • Notre-Dame de Paris

    Notre-Dame de Paris

    ParisIconic Gothic church with literary linkGothic architectureChurch
  • Palais des Papes

    Palais des Papes

    Avignon14th-century papal palace with frescoes MuseumArt museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    Sainte-Chapelle

    ParisGothic chapel with stained-glass windowsGothic architectureChurch
  • Reims Cathedral

    Reims Cathedral

    ReimsTowering 13th-century Gothic church ChurchGothic architecture
  • Strasbourg Cathedral

    Strasbourg Cathedral

    StrasbourgGothic building with astronomical clockChurchGothic architecture
  • Musée de Cluny

    Musée de Cluny

    ParisMedieval art museum in Gothic mansionGothic architectureMuseum
  • Château de Beynac

    Château de Beynac

    Beynac-et-CazenacForts and castlesHistory museumMuseum
  • Chartres Cathedral

    Chartres Cathedral

    ChartresImposing Gothic cathedral with 2 spires ChurchGothic architecture

Nature

Theater

Architecture

  • Notre-Dame de Paris

    Notre-Dame de Paris

    ParisIconic Gothic church with literary linkGothic architectureChurch
  • Arc de Triomphe

    Arc de Triomphe

    ParisEmpire architectureArchJean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin
  • Sacré-Cœur

    Sacré-Cœur

    ParisLandmark hilltop white basilicaChurchHistorical place
  • Sainte-Chapelle

    Sainte-Chapelle

    ParisGothic chapel with stained-glass windowsGothic architectureChurch
  • Reims Cathedral

    Reims Cathedral

    ReimsTowering 13th-century Gothic church ChurchGothic architecture
  • Grand Palais

    Grand Palais

    Paris1900 exhibition hall with glass roofMuseumArt Nouveau architecture
  • Strasbourg Cathedral

    Strasbourg Cathedral

    StrasbourgGothic building with astronomical clockChurchGothic architecture
  • Château de Vaux le Vicomte

    Château de Vaux le Vicomte

    MaincyDomed 17th-century chateau with gardensForts and castlesHistory museum

Baroque architecture

Romanesque architecture

Street

Memorial

Concerts and shows

Vernacular architecture

Bridge

Monastery

Garden

Lake

Mountain

Cemetery

Monuments and statues

Botanical garden

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