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25 Places To Visit In France : Famous Tourist Places

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Overview

There are several wonderful places to visit in France. This is a great place to go on a vacation. With its ever-inviting sceneries combined with its alluring features, France has been one of the top choices of destination for a lot of travelers. The country has a wide range of appeal from fashion to nature-based activities, there are several places to see in France that appeal to everyone.

Listed below are the 25 places to visit in France

1. Paris

Paris is one of the greatest attractions in France. With the presence of revolutionary fashion, renowned architecture, art and admirable views, it is no surprise that ‘the city of lights is the top choice among travellers. The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, and Disneyland are some of the many places to visit while in Paris. One would need at least 3-5 days to explore everything the city has to offer.

2. St.Tropez

If experiencing the lavishness in the backdrop of the unique natural aesthetics is your goal, then visiting St.Tropez is the best way to do it. With the presence of the beautiful beach, a port full of boats and yachts, beautiful bright houses and to top it all off, several Cafes to spend the leisure time. Apart from boat rides and relaxing in the beach, one can visit Maison des papillons, Musée de la Gendarmerie et du Cinéma and more.

3. Verdon Gorge

If you want to take a break from visiting crowded metropolitans and to visit a more serene and natural habitat, then the river canyon Verdon Gorge is one of the perfect places to visit in France. The enticing turquoise aesthetics along with the calmness of the guarded mountains will traverse you to another world.

4. Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a city that probably needs no introduction. The sights in the wine-growing region and places to have a stroll at Place de la Bourse and look into The Water Mirror are available, making Bordeaux one of the places to see in France. 

5. French Riviera

The French Riviera is many things. From the spread-out lavender fields to the ancient ruins that add beauty to the place’s atmosphere, this is a great place to visit while in France. This is a bright, beautiful attraction in France that must not be missed.

6. Nice

Nice is one of the attractions in France that gives out a beachy, chilled-out vibe. From having the beach to the ever-vibrant city, Nice is the personification of being a relaxing retreat. From the beautiful pebble-filled shores to the calm museums and the culture the place provides, Nice is a destination tailored perfectly for a vacation. This is the best place to chillax!

7. Normandy

Normandy is a region in France that offers scenery that contains everything that makes it a place for a painting to come to life. The long beaches, the Mont Saint-Michel and the Côte Fleurie are the main attractions here. With its coast, chalk cliffs and gorgeous buildings present, Normandy is worth the visit.

8. Colmar

Colmar is a place that lets you revel and transport you to the past. The place is the home to well-preserved and uniquely presented houses, landmarks and museums. This is one of the postcard-perfect places in France to be visited.

9. Marseille

Marseille is a city that offers traditional aesthetics on a contemporary platter. Being the oldest city in France, the city had much to offer. Château d'If and Le Vieux Port are some of the places that define the place to the point. Being one of the oldest cities in France, Marseille is a place that is worth the visit. 

10. Corsica

Corsica is one of the attractions in France that caters for the need of the traveller who wants to experience the beautiful island surrounded by mountains, a clean ocean and the best weather. One will be transported to an entirely new world on this island. The perfect climate, beautiful coastline and stunning mountains make this place a must-visit.

11. Loire Valley

Loire Valley is a great place for a beautiful romantic getaway. This place is filled with wonderful castles and wineries, beautiful gardens and more ethereal beauty, making it a real fairytale place to visit. One would get to experience the charming town filled with alluring gardens.

12. Burgundy

Apart from being famous for the wines produced here, Burgundy is a region in France that offers several arts and cultural representations, wonderful landscapes and places that are perfect for adventure travellers. This surprising treasure in France is a blend of historical monuments and the presence of beautifully preserved natural landscapes.

13. Cannes

The place known for hosting renowned film festivals, Cannes is considered one of the social hubs of Europe. This place offers a range of things to do including art, culture, fashion, beaches, party hubs and more, offering something for everyone making it one of the best places to visit in France at night.

14. Brittany

Brittany is a region in France that is the combination of wonderfully unique combinations of cliffs and amazing villages that will take you on a historical ride. With the megalithic sites present here, it invokes one’s curiosity to check this place out. The monuments here are worth exploring.

15. Chamonix

The trip visiting France doesn’t include heart-racing skiing, is not a completed trip. This is the perfect spot for adventure seekers to visit. The place offers challenging ski areas and off-piste to try on that must not be missed. Besides skiing, Chamonix is also a great place for hiking, rock climbing, paragliding and more. With the beautiful scenery in the backdrop, it is hard not to fall in love with this place. 

16. Lyon

Lyon is one of the places to visit in France if you want to experience the good food, architecture, historical landmarks, beautiful scenery and many more surprises in a single place. With medieval and renaissance architecture gracing the place along with the best food to offer, this is a city that is worth the visit.

17. Mont Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel serves as one of the best tourist places in France. This is the island that gives out the best feeling of a wonderland. The place invokes the description of a fairyland with the presence of the traditional castle on top of the island with the medieval shade, making the island a most visited place by travellers

18. Giverny

Giverny is an ethereal place that gives one an immersive experience of nature at its purest. The place has great gardens and a beautiful aesthetic that one can enjoy peacefully. The place would give a different pace to a traveller and make them slow down and experience the calming and relaxing nature in a stretch.

 

19. Annecy

Annecy is yet another beautiful town in France that is worth the visit. The place is surrounded by canals and with really wonderful heritage sites, amazing buildings and wonderful scenery that make the visitors not want to leave the place. Lake Annecy, La Vieille Ville, Pont des Amours, La Tournette and Semnoz are some of the places in the city that proves that fact

20. Strasbourg

Strasbourg is one of the places to see in France. This city is a perfect example of representing the perfectly balanced mixture of old and new in the same place. There are several reasons to visit Strasbourg including the art, culture and food. Place Gutenberg, Saint-Pierre Le Jeune Church, Maison Kammerzell, Palais Rohan and European Parliament are some of the places to visit in Strasbourg.

21. Arles

Arles is a city in France that offers all things amazing including food, culture and history. The coastline of this city gives a unique premise that sets the mood of the whole region. The city offers the authentic feeling of entering the remarkable history and it makes one explore the place more. The Cryptoporticus, Place du Forum and Roman Theater are a few. One can experience history by visiting Arles.

22. Reims

Reims is a city in France that is a perfectly tailored destination for history lovers as well as for champagne lovers. One can witness the historic heritage here and is sure to give the travellers a unique experience. Reims is the unofficial capital of champagne and is the centre of its production. Visits and walks around the city are also available for one to explore up close. Estates here are worth the visit. The travellers are allowed to visit the cellars and do a little tasting.

23. Avignon

Avignon is a place in France that offers a great deal of fantastic art and architecture. With its preserved historical architecture and culture, this small city of France is worth the visit. The place transports a person back to the date in history. One should pay a visit to this city to witness the literal passage of time and the change that has unfolded throughout.

 

24. Provence

If you want to experience the part of France that is completely unfiltered from a touch of nature and is completely immersed in the beautiful ambience of hugging earth, untouched by modernity, then Provence is the absolute choice. With gracing the air here with the presence of the endless fields of lavender, sunflower, thyme, rosemary and more, one would find it extremely hard to leave this place.  

25. Menton

Menton is a beautiful uncovered treasure of France that is often overlooked. This is a wonderful place to visit for a vacation. With its charming gardens like the Jardin Serre de la Madone, the Jardin botanique exotique de Menton and the Maria Serena garden are to name a few. Along with that, the restaurants and screaming colours of the houses here make up the place.  

Conclusion

France is one of the destinations that make travellers visit the country again and again. One can never go wrong on a long tour of France. One would discover something new every time one visits here.

FAQ

You would need at least 10 days to completely immerse in the experience and have enough time to see all the beauty the country has to offer.

A lot of people in France understand and speak basic English. One can get by the country with English. Also, it always comes in handy to pick up a few phrases in French as well.

The best way to travel around France is by train. Trains are an excellent way of transportation and it is the most comfortable way to travel within and around the country. A car is the second best option for one to travel by making it a road trip.

The best time to visit France lies from June to September, when the climate is perfect for one to pay a visit around the country. However, some would also prefer the months April to May.

Being one of the most visited countries in the world, France is one of the safer places to visit. However, taking precautions, knowing the place and being alert in a foreign country is always better.

Disneyland in Paris is a great place to visit as they offer activities that one can make up for an entire day. The rides and attractions are inviting here.

Being a part of cycling history, France is one of the countries in the world that offers the best experience in cycling. One can enjoy the beauty of the country by cycling here.

Yes. All Indian Passport holders are required to have a Schengen visa to travel to France.

Yes. After purchasing a ticket, one can access the floors inside the Eiffel tower and enjoy the view.

France has world-class, easy access ski resorts that offer the iconic and memorable skiing experience for the visitors.

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