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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