18 Best Places to Visit in France
foreign for more than two decades France has reigned as the world’s most popular tourist destination receiving 90 million foreign tourists annually people from all over the world are drawn to France’s sophisticated culture Exquisite Cuisine Fine Wines romantic chateaus and picturesque Countryside many people immediately picture Paris when they think of France whilst the country’s capital is a beautiful city filled with the country’s most recognizable monuments there’s a lot more to see around the country than just one city here’s a look at the best places to visit in France thank you number 18 cans up until the 19th century cons was just a quiet fishing Village but today it is a glamorous Seaside City made World Famous by the annual khans Film Festival every May when cans hosts the film festival hordes of fans flocked to see the rich and famous in person as the celebrities walk the red carpet up the steps of the Palais de Festival where thousands of films are screened leading up to the pale de Festival is the beautiful Waterfront Promenade that is lined with palm trees upscale hotels restaurants and designer shops like Gucci Chanel and Dior thank you foreign situated in the Alsace region kolmar’s proximity to Germany has meant that it has changed hands in numerous times between the two Nations over the course of its history tourists flock to the city for its stunning Old Town that so perfectly combines weaving Cobblestone alleys with delightful canals and the distinctive houses that line at streets churches and museums are dotted around the place and the isenheim Altarpiece is particularly impressive to behold as it is in the wine region take the time to sample some of the best wines that Kolmar has to offer thank you foreign thank you number 16. Marseille one of Europe’s oldest cities in France’s second largest city Marseille is a major Mediterranean Seaport located off the Southeast coast of France boasting an idyllic climate Roman ruins and medieval architecture Marseille is also a working City with several universities and industries at the core of Marseille is its Old Port dominated by two historic forts this bustling Harbor is lined with Waterfront cafes shops and bars one of marseille’s best natural attractions the Kalong are a series of small inlets with astonishing Blue Water and Majestic Limestone cliffs foreign one of Europe’s largest Canyons Gorge to Verdon brings together the strength and might of ancient Rock and the turquoise beauty of the Mediterranean located north of the French Riviera the canyon was carved by glaciers creating Cliffs as tall as 700 meters that soar above the Milky Blue Water illuminated by glacial till it’s the Grand Canyon but with a river far more relaxing beginning at the pontugalita bridge in the provence you can kayak along the river admiring the sheer scale of the canyon with each stroke foreign once you set foot within the town limits of carcasson you’ll understand how it came to inspire the Strategic board game that Harbors the same name the ancient town has been impeccably preserved over the centuries so each step along the cobblestone streets feels like another step back in time among the lush green trees are fortified Walls eclipsed by towers that sparkle under the French sun it’s a fascinating Journey Back to the Middle Ages where the streets guide you to historic sites often deserted passageways and castle-like walls foreign foreign number 13. as as is a fortified medieval village that sits 1400 feet above sea level overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean Sea with its lovely Villas covered in Bougainvillea and cobblestone streets as is a charming and very photogenic town getting to the top of the village with its narrow cobblestone streets is a bit of a climb but well worth the effort when you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with a pretty cactus garden and stunning views of the Mediterranean take time to visit the old church with its Egyptian cross said to be a reminder of The Phoenician Temple that once stood there thank you number 12. Shah Moni a year-round destination shamoni is one of the most famous Alpine villages in Europe nestled in the foothills of France’s tallest mountain Mont Blanc chamonix captures all that is good about nature and Humanity The picture-perfect Village provides access to a lively local culture where locals and travelers mix within the storied buildings from Alpine churches to Rustic oberges but Steps From the quaint cobblestone streets bring you to the marvels of the French Alps from world-class skiing and Hiking to towering rock walls made for Fearless climbers thank you foreign number eleven Palace of Versailles although Versailles started out as a simple hunting lodge it was turned into one of the greatest and grandest palaces ever seen under Louis XIV the Sun King embellished and enlarged it before eventually turning it into his Royal residence and the seat of his government while many of its most precious artworks and treasures were removed and placed in the Louvre following the French Revolution extensive Renovations and Restorations have seen the palace returned to its former glory each year millions of people come to see its Sumptuous Royal Apartments as well as the glittering Hall of Mirrors and Royal Opera thank you foreign Corsica lying in the Mediterranean Sea southeast of France and just above Sardinia the island of Corsica is a wash with stunning scenery along with its incredible Landscapes and wealth of historical sites it is also blessed with a year-round Sunny climate its rugged mountains lend themselves perfectly to hiking and climbing well it’s Scenic coastline is lined with brilliant beaches the sparkling Mediterranean waters are ideal for windsurfing sailing or swimming due to the Island’s turbulent past many of its cities are heavily fortified so there are lots of cool castles and citadels to explore foreign the third largest city in the country liong is located where the Huron and Son Rivers join its strategic location has enabled it to attract Merchants to the city ever since it was founded by the Romans in 43 BC an orderly and sophisticated Place Renaissance buildings dotted streets the own seamlessly mixes the new with the old with a rich cultural heritage that encompasses gastronomic Delights and a fine architecture Leon Cathedral is one of the most impressive sites and the old town is lovely to walk around make sure to try some of the Sumptuous Cuisine before you continue on your way foreign thank you number eight Strasbourg the capital of assass Strasbourg has a stunning Historical Center and occupies a strategic setting on the West Bank of theran consequently it has been fought over by France and Germany throughout its long history now however the glassy European Union buildings glitter in the Sun and along with the teeming student body helped to give a modern heir to this ancient city the gothic Cathedral is simply stunning to behold as is the delightful La Petite France that is home to the old part of town thank you foreign Valley about a two hours drive south of Paris the Loire Valley is a region regarded for its spectacular scenery picturesque Vineyards and historic Villages the Valley’s biggest attraction is its large number of chateaus scattered throughout the Rolling Green Hills ranging from Grand Country Manors to defense fortresses and luxurious palaces these chateaus were built by French nobility the valley is also home to many wineries that offer tours and wine tastings foreign thank you number six Bordeaux straddling the banks of the garon river Bordeaux is a large city with a lot to offer its impressive old town is delightful to walk around and the architecture on show is Ravishing surrounding Place de la bores you can find the 18th century Mansions rubbing shoulders with decadent palaces as well as a number of great art museums at night the view of the city lights from the Napoleonic era Ponte Pierre is magical home to some of the best wines in the world make sure to give them a taste before you head off foreign foreign famous for the popes that set up shop in the city after fleeing Rome in the 14th century Avignon was the capital of the Catholic church for a period during the Middle Ages while the Colossal Gothic Palace that the popes built is impressive for its size the ramparts towers and Gates that lined the old town are also fantastic to view the old part of the city is beautifully enclosed by the river Ron that snakes its way around it a great time to visit is during the Art Festival in July though you will have to battle your way through the crowds at this popular destination thank you foreign rising up from the midst of vast mud flats is the Rocky island of Mall St Michelle located off of France’s Northwestern Coast in Normandy the medieval structures on the island are built as if stacked upon one another and crowned with the star attraction The Abbey of monse Michelle the awe-inspiring Abbey was built by devoted monks in 708 A.D after the bishop of avros was allegedly visited by the Archangel Michael the bay around multimishelle is famed for having Europe’s highest tidal variations thank you foreign thank you number three dordong unless you have weeks or months to spend in this Scenic door Dona region of Southwestern France you’re going to pick and choose the things you want to see there is just so much to see and do here beginning with picture postcard Villages and chateaus including the well-preserved Chateau debenak a Hilltop Castle the scenery is pretty awesome too with the dardonia river running through it the dardonia also has some of the best prehistoric cave art in France thank you foreign located on the French Riviera nice is constantly bathed in sunshine as the fifth largest city in France it has a vibrant mix of cultures during the day Travelers can enjoy a stroll through its historic Center or find a place along nice’s pebbly beaches to take in the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea walking along the famous Promenade de San glas engage out over the turquoise Waters is simply Heavenly a Charming place to spend some time nice has something for everyone as it combines City Life with a beautiful setting thank you thank you number one Paris attracting more than 45 million visitors annually Paris is the world’s most popular tourist destination situated on the banks of lassan the elegant and stylish capital of France is a romantic place with lovely boulevards beautiful buildings and sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral Rising towards the heavens from the stunning art collections at the Louvre to the Erie catacombs beneath the streets and the breathtaking Notre Dame Cathedral you could spend a lifetime getting to know all of paris’s wonderful sights thank you thank you foreign.
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