Best Places to Visit in France

France is an one of the interesting places to visit where you can enjoy romance, art, history and wonderful food.  France is famous for the beautiful city skyline in Paris, peaceful seaside towns, old forests and tall castle ruins. If France is on your travel list, consider visiting these chosen spots.

Europe has many famous cities and Paris is one of them

Paris

Part of the experience in France is visiting Paris. The name “City of Lights” is truly fitting. You’ll be able to see major sights everywhere in Asia.

Take the route to the top of the Eiffel Tower for fabulous views which feel especially beautiful at night, when the tower glows. Attend the Louvre Museum which is among the world’s largest art museums. It exhibits thousands of works and one of the most famous is the painting of Mona Lisa.

Beach-lovers will never forget Nice which is the biggest city and well known for its Promenade des Anglais, seaside beaches and several museums. 

Join the Cannes film festival and don’t miss the chance to go to the Antibes area and the Picasso Museum. Going to Monaco, well-known for its famous casino at Monte Carlo, can be done on a day trip.

Much of Provence’s fame comes from its fields of lavender and its antique traditions

lavender

To the north of the Riviera, you can visit Provence, where lavender flowers grow in the summertime (July and August) and many hilltop villages are near.

Many parts of medieval life are revealed in the striking appearance of the Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes) in Avignon.Check out the past ruins in Arles such as its old amphitheater.

Go see the interesting villages in the Luberon region, for example, Gordes and Roussillon where you’ll notice splashes of vibrant colors. 

Provençal food is yummy and made from ingredients that are local and fresh, so I’m sure you won’t want to miss out.

Loire Valley: Castles that Look Like They Belong in a Fairytale

Loire Valley

Experience a fairytale feeling in the Loire Valley thanks to its wonderful châteaux. French kings and queens once lived in this region.

This castle is a wonderful example of amazing Renaissance architecture. Graceful Château de Chenonceau is built over the water of a river. 

Visit Villandry’s gardens or discover all about Leonardo da Vinci at Château du Clos Lucé.

Additional interesting places to visit

Besides the famous places to visit, there are many more great spots in France.

Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy is an amazing island with an impressive abbey on top and looks as if it floats on water. Old architecture and plenty of fantastic restaurants can be found in Bordeaux, the world’s wine capital.

Due to its numerous historic restaurants and streets, many think of Lyon as the top food-lovers’ destination. Strasbourg which is not far from the German border, is a city where the French and German cultures mix; there, you can see the Gothic Cathedral and beautiful old homes.

France should be on everyone’s list of travel destinations. Each place is unique because of its beauty, history and dishes. Have a great time while you travel!