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Places to visit in France

132 towns, cities and natural areas we have written up, with our picks first.

The Eiffel Tower rises from the Champ de Mars gardens with the La Défense skyline in the background.

Île-de-France

Paris

Global capital of art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture
A panoramic view of the Palace of Versailles reflected in the Grand Canal on a sunny day.

Île-de-France

Versailles

Royal palace and gardens of the Kings of France near Paris
Aerial view of Mont-Saint-Michel and its abbey surrounded by the bay at high tide

Normandy

Mont-Saint-Michel

A medieval abbey on a tidal island in the bay between Normandy and Brittany
A high-angle view of the historic old town of Nice, featuring terracotta rooftops, a prominent clock tower (the Église Saint-Nicolas), and distant hills under a clear blue sky.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Capital of the French Riviera with Promenade des Anglais
The Saône riverbank in Lyon with the Fourvière basilica on the hill above

Rhône-Alpes

Lyon

Historic capital of Gaul and France's gastronomic capital
The Vieux-Port of Marseille with Notre-Dame de la Garde on the hill

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Marseille

France's oldest city and largest Mediterranean port
The image shows the ancient Roman ruins of the Amphitheatre of Bordeaux (Palais Gallien), featuring weathered stone walls with arched openings, set against a clear blue sky with modern buildings visible in the background.

Aquitaine

Bordeaux

UNESCO-listed port city and global capital of fine wine
A stone staircase leading up to a house covered in blooming purple wisteria, with a canal on either side and a cathedral spire visible in the background.

Alsace

Strasbourg

European capital with Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses
The Pont Saint-Bénezet and the Palais des Papes reflected in the Rhône at Avignon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Avignon

The walled city of the popes on the Rhône, home of a world-famous theatre festival
The towers and ramparts of the medieval Cité de Carcassonne

Midi-Pyrénées

Carcassonne

UNESCO fortified medieval city with double walls and towers
The Vieux Port of Cannes and the bay seen from Le Suquet

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Cannes

Riviera glamour on La Croisette, home of the world's most famous film festival
The image shows a canal-side view of Annecy’s old town with colorful buildings, outdoor cafes, and the Château d'Annecy (medieval castle) visible in the background, reflected in the Thiou canal.

Rhône-Alpes

Annecy

Alpine lake town with canals and medieval old town

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