France

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval and port cities, tranquil villages, mountains and Mediterranean 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 testa ments to its long history.

Top tourist destination in France

Paris French Riviera Mont Saint-Michel Bordeaux Arles Strasbourg Biarritz Lyon Marseille Nice Toulouse 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 Notre Dame de Paris Sacre-Coeur Jardin du Luxembourg Place de la Concorde Sainte-Chapelle

Best Hotel in Paris

Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel Ibis Tour Eiffel Cambronne Hotel Joyce – Astotel Hotel Cecilia Arc De Triomphe Derby Eiffel Hotel

Airport - Charles de Gaulle Airport

Orly Airport

Paris Airport-Le Bourget

Railway station - Gare du Nord

Gare Saint Lazare

French Riviera (Côte d'Azur)

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 Cannes Beaches Antibes Beaches Monaco Menton

Best Hotel in French Riviera

Hotel des Congres et Festivals Hotel Ibis Cannes Centre Kyriad Nice Gare Hotel Antares Hotel Oasis

Airport - French Riviera International Airport

Railway Station - Riviera train stations.

Mont Saint-Michel

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. It is located approximately one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches.

Attraction in Mont saint-Michel.

Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel Terrasse de l'Ouest Tour du Nord Maritime Museum Archeoscope du Mont Saint Michel

Best Hotel in Mont Saint-Michel

Hotel Du Guesclin Le Logis Saint Sebastien Le Relais du Roy Auberge Saint-Pierre Hotel Mercure Mont Saint Michel

Airport – Pleurtuit Airport ( 46 km away from Mont.)

Railway station - Pontorson Train station

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 Le Grand Théâtre Place de la Bourse Basilique Saint-Michel Esplanade des Quinconces Tour Pey Berglund

Best Hotel in Bordeaux

Ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck Ibis Bordeaux Centre Bastide Mercure Bordeaux Centre Kyriad Bordeaux Begles Acanthe Hotel

Airport – Bordeaux-Merignac Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean

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 Miremont Tearoom Virgin of the Rock Kid-Friendly Beaches

Best Hotel in Biarritz

Hotel Alcyon Le Grand Large – Residence BEST WESTERN PLUS Karitza Hotel Escale Oceania Biarritz Hotel Saint-Julien

Airport – Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Biarritz

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 Elysian Fields Cloître Saint-Trophime Place de la République Camargue Nature Park

Best Hotel in Arles.

BEST WESTERN Atrium Arles Ibis Styles Arles Palais des Congres Hotel Le cheval Blanc Hotel le Rodin Hotel Arles Plaza

Airport – Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport

(23 km away from Arles)

Railway Station - Gare d'Arles

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 La Petite France The European Parliament Les Ponts Couverts Boat Trip on the Rhine River

Best Hotel in Strasbourg

Ibis Strasbourg Centre Petite Diana Dauphine Hotel Vendome Couvent des Franciscains Hotel Royal Lutetia

Airport – Strasbourg International Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Strasbourg

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 Museum of Archaeology Gourmet Restaurants and Culinary Boutiques Presqu'ile District Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere Primatiale Cathédrale Saint-Jean Baptiste

Best Hotel in Lyon

Hotel des Celestins Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache Elysee Hotel Hotel La Residence Hotel ibis Lyon Gerland

Airport – Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport

Railway Station - Lyon Saint-Exupéry Train Station

Marseille

One of Europe’s oldest cities and France’s second largest city, Marseille is a major Mediterranean seaport located off the southeast coast of France. Boasting an idyllic climate, Roman ruins, medieval architecture and distinguished cultural venues, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries.

Attraction in Marseille.

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilique Saint-Victor Vieux Port (Old Harbor) Château d'If History Museum

Best Hotel in Marseille

Hotel Carre Vieux Port Marseille Hotel Saint Louis Hotel Saint Ferreol New Hotel Vieux Port Hotel Terminus Saint Charles

Airport – Marseille Provence Airport

Railway Station - Marseille – Saint-Charles

Nice

Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, and it is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast and the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region after Marseille.

Attraction in Nice.

The Promenade des Anglais The Cours Saleya Market Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Nicolas Castle Hill Promenade des Anglais

Best Hotel in Nice

Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval Ibis Styles Nice Aeroport Hotel Antares Hotel Esprit d'Azur Hotel Villa La Malouine

Airport – Nice Côte d'Azur Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Nice-Ville

Toulouse

Toulouse, capital of France’s southern Midi-Pyrénées region, is bisected by the River Garonne and sits near the Spanish border. It’s known as La Ville Rose due to the pink terra-cotta bricks used in many of its buildings. Its 17th-century Canal du Midi links the Garonne to the Mediterranean Sea, and can be traveled by boat, bike or on foot.

Attraction in Toulouse.

Basilique Saint-Sernin Place du Capitole Fine Arts Museum Albi Montauban

Best Hotel in Toulouse

Hotel Albert 1er Residhome Privilege Toulouse Occitania Courtyard by Marriott Toulouse Grand Hotel Raymond IV Hotel Riquet

Airport – Toulouse Blagnac Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Toulouse

Cannes

Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is synonymous with glamour thanks to its world-famous film festival. Its Boulevard de la La Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, up market boutiques and palatial hotels. It’s also home to the Palais des Festivals, a modern building complete with red carpet and Allée des Stars – Cannes’ walk of fame.

Attraction in Cannes.

Old Town Festival de Cannes (Film Festival Notre-Dame de l'Espérance Public Beaches Private Beaches

Best Hotel in Cannes

BEST WESTERN Hotel Univers Hotel de Provence Hotel La Villa Tosca Azurene Royal Hotel Hotel le Romanesque

Airport – Cannes – Mandelieu Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Cannes

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 Belle-Île-en-Mer Morbihan Megalithic Sites Vitré

Best Hotel in Rennes

Balthazar Hotel and Spa MGallery Hotel Anne de Bretagne Hotel Escale Oceania Rennes Cap Malo Inter Hotel La Chaussairie Ibis Styles Rennes Saint Gregoire

Airport – Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport

Railway Station - Gare de Rennes

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