France is a beautiful country located in Western Europe. More than 84 million people visited France in 2013. It was recently named the most visited nation in the world.
Here is the 25 places to visit in France, which you must visit.
25.Saint-Tropez
This Provencal town is located on the French Riviera. The beaches here offer windsurfing, canoeing and sailing opportunities. You will find both public and private beaches here. Some of the private beaches are naturist beaches.
24.Beach in Cannes
Cannes is a city located in the French Riviera. Beaches in Cannes are great for sunbathing.
23.Giverny
Giverny is a commune in the Eure department in northern France. It is best known as the location of Claude Monet’s garden and home. Here you can see beautiful water lilies that might have inspired Claude Monet.
22.Camargue
The Camargue is a natural region located south of Arles, France. It is Europe’s largest river delta. While you are here, you need to ride a Camargue white horse with a French cowboy.
21.Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France. It is the birthplace of bouillabaisse (fish stew). If you visit this beautiful city, you must slurp a bowl of bouillabaisse.
20.Lascaux
Lascaux is the setting of a complex of caves. It is famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings, some of which are estimated to be more than 17,000 years old.
19.Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower is an engineering marvel. It is a great place to go for a picnic. You can enjoy baguette, cheese and wine in the garden below the Eiffel Tower.
18.Mont Saint-Michael Bay
Mont Saint-Michael Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. It is a world heritage site. Walking along the mud flats of the bay during low tide is a wonderful experience. You will get a gorgeous view of Benedictine Abby from here.
17.Provence
Provence is a geographical region and historical province in Southeastern France. It is famous for its lavender fields. Biking past the fragrant lavender gardens is a heavenly experience.
16.Versailles
Versailles is famous for its château and beautiful gardens.
15.Corsica
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located to the southeast of the French mainland. You will find many secluded beaches here. They are great for camping.
14.Champagne region
Champagne region is famous for champagne, a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the region.
13.Beaches of Normandy
Normandy is famous for its beaches. While visiting the beach try digging for clams and cockels.
12.Michelin 3-Starred Restaurants
While in Paris, it is definitely advisable to eat at Michelin 3-starred restaurants like Le Meurice.
11.Val d’Isere
Val d’Isere is a commune of the Tarentaise Valley. It is famous for its ski resorts.
10.Carcassonne
Carcassonne is a fortified town in the Aude department. It is a good idea to stroll along the ramparts of this medieval city.
9.Grasse
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department. It is considered the world’s capital of perfume. While here, you need to smell the homemade perfumes at a perfume factory.
8.Nimes
Nimes is a city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Southern France. It offers many tourist attractions like the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
7.Sacre-Coeur Cathedral, Paris
Located in Paris, this Roman Catholic Church is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can enjoy stunning view of Paris from the top of the cathedral.
6.Northern France
Northern France has its own rugged charm. While in this region, you should definitely try kite surfing.
5.Chartres Cathedral
This medieval cathedral is well known for its beautiful vaulted ceilings. It is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is in an exceptional state of preservation.
4.Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in Southwestern France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital. While here, you must taste the Bordeaux wine.
3.Alsace
Alsace is located on France’s eastern border, Strasbourg is the largest city. It is well known for its picturesque villages, churches and castles. If you visit this region, you need to try a tarte flambee (a type of flatbread pizza usually topped with cheese, onions and ham).
2.Verdon Gorge
Located in Southeastern France, the Verdon Gorge is a river canyon. It is called the Grand Canyon of France. It is a great location for hiking. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful locations in Europe.
1.Loire Valley
Located in the middle stretch of the Loire River, the Loire Valley is well known for château, like the Chateau de Chambord. This region is referred to as the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards, artichoke fields, fruit orchards and asparagus fields.
