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16 places · from Wikivoyage and Wikipedia

Cities

Paris

Paris

The "City of Light", romance and the Eiffel Tower.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Bordeaux

Bordeaux

City of wine, traditional stone mansions and smart terraces

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Lille

Lille

A dynamic northern city known for its handsome centre and active cultural life

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Cereol89, Velvet, CC BY-SA 4.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Lyon

Lyon

France's gastronomic capital with a history from Roman times to the Resistance

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Marseille

Marseille

France's cosmopolitan second city, known for its Mediterranean harbour, its calanques, and its seafood

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Earth777, CC BY-SA 4.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Nantes

Nantes

A green and highly livable city known for Jules Verne, seafarers, and Breton culture

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Eric Brosselin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Nice

Nice

The heart of the French Riviera with a world-famous beach promenade, and gateway to the tiny nation of Monaco

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Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Beautiful historic centre ringed by canals, and the home of many European institutions

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Jonathan Martz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Toulouse

Toulouse

The "Pink City" is known for its distinctive brick architecture, leading aerospace industry and its vibrant southern atmosphere

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Other destinations

Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris

The most visited attraction in Europe, the Magic Kingdom even has its own TGV hub.

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French Alps

French Alps

Home to the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, this is quintessential ski country.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

French Riviera

French Riviera

Glamorous Mediterranean coastline with upper class seaside resorts, yachts and sunbathing celebrities.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 3.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Loire Valley

Loire Valley

The world-famous river valley, best known for its wines and Renaissance châteaux.

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Luberon

Luberon

The stereotypical Provence of picturesque villages, joie de vivre and wine.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Bourrichon - fr:Bourrichon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Mont Saint Michel

Mont Saint Michel

A monastery and town built on a tiny outcrop of rock in the sand, which is cut off from the mainland at high tide.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo Amaustan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA

Verdon Gorge

Verdon Gorge

A beautiful turquoise-green river canyon, great for kayaking, hiking, rock-climbing or just driving around the limestone cliffs.

Wikipedia · Open in Maps · Photo kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · text Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA