Top Tourist destinations in France
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France
France, in Western Europe, encompasses
medieval and port beaches. Paris, its capital, is
known worldwide for its couture fashion houses,
classical art museums including the Louvre
and monuments like the Eiffel Tower.
The country is also renowned for its sophisticated
cuisine and its wines. Lascaux’s ancient cave
drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the
immense Palace of Versailles are testaments to
its long history.
Top Tourist destinations in France
Paris
French Riviera
Bordeaux
Arles
Strasbourg
Biarritz
Lyon
Cannes
Rennes
Paris
Attracting more than 45 million visitors annually,
Paris is the world’s most
popular tourist destination. Dubbed various
nicknames like the City of
Lights, City of Love and Capital of Fashion, Paris is
the capital city of
France, known for its romantic ambiance and
command in industries like
business, entertainment, gastronomy, fashion and
art and culture.
Attraction in Paris
Eiffel Tower Louvre Arc de Triomphe
Sacre-Coeur
French Riviera
Located on the French coast of the Mediterranean
Sea, the French Riviera
(Cote d’ Azur) is the playground for the rich,
famous and hordes of
tourists. Although the Riviera is famous for the
glamour of St. Tropez,
Monaco or the Cannes Film Festival, there are
many other less well
known destinations, such as the perched villages of
Eze and Saint-Paul de
Vence, and the perfumeries of Grasse to name a
few.
Attraction in French Riviera
Promenade des Anglais
Saint-Tropez
Bordeaux
Built upon the River Garonne just half an hour
inland of the Atlantic
Ocean, Bordeaux is a major port city stuffed with
fine architecture,
historic sites, exceptional shopping and a world-
class arts and culture
scene. A visit to Bordeaux would not be complete
without a drive through
the surrounding wine country where tourists can
admire picturesque
villages, vineyards and chateaux
Attraction in Bordeaux
Cathédrale Saint-André Cathédrale Saint-André
Le Grand Théâtre
Place de la Bourse
Basilique Saint-Michel
Esplanade des Quinconces
Tour Pey Berglund
Place de la Bourse Le Grand Théâtre
Arles
Once the home of master artist, Vincent van Gogh,
Arles is a Provencal
city of remote tranquility and arresting beauty.
One of the city’s biggest
attractions is the surviving remnants of Roman
architecture, which include
the Roman Amphitheater. This large arena serves
today as a venue for
bullfights, festivals and other special events.
Attraction in Arles
Amphithéâtre d'Arles Cloître Saint-Trophime
Elysian Fields
Strasbourg
Situated right on the border of France and
Germany, Strasbourg is the
capital city of the Alsace region. The city serves as
the seat of the
European Parliament and numerous other
important European
institutions such as the European Court of Human
Rights and the Council
of Europe. The city’s historic center, Grande Île, is
what makes Strasbourg
one of the best places to visit in France.
Attraction in Strasbourg
Notre-Dame Cathedral Notre-Dame Cathedral
La Petite France
The European Parliament
Les Ponts Couverts
Boat Trip on the Rhine River
Les Ponts Couverts La Petite France
Biarritz
Biarritz, an elegant seaside town on
southwestern France’s Basque coast,
has been a popular resort since European
royalty began visiting in the
1800s. It’s also a major surfing destination, and
its beaches host surf
schools and an annual international
competition. A busy nightlife scene
encompasses late-night bars, clubs and a grand
beachside casino, the
Barrière.
Attraction in Biarritz
Grande Plage
Plage du Miramar
Museum of the Sea
Lyon
Located in east-central France, Lyon is the
capital of the Rhone
department in the Rhone-Alpes region.
Boasting a long history,
Lyon today is the third largest city in France,
known for its historic
architecture, gastronomy and vibrant cultural
scene.
Attraction in Lyon
Musée des Beaux Arts
Musée des Beaux Arts
Museum of Archaeology
Presqu'ile District
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere
Museum of Archaeology Presqu'ile District
Rennes
The vibrant university city of Rennes, Brittany’s
administrative capital, is
worth a day or two of anyone’s time. Take a
wander around the medieval
streets of the picture-perfect old town and
admire the impressive
parliament building before relaxing in the
Thabor gardens.
Attraction in Rennes
Saint-Malo Quimper
Nantes
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