Attractive Tourist Places

Paris

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.


Nice

Nice

Beautiful beaches, gorgeous Mediterranean weather, vibrant shopping and colorful attractions all make Nice one of the most popular places to visit in France. Located on the French Riviera in Southeast France, Nice is a sprawling seaside resort offering something for everyone.


Bordeaux

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.


Loire Valley

Loire Valley

A popular tourist destination, the Loire Valley is a region in the center of France, regarded for its spectacular scenery, splendid chateaux, picturesque vineyards and historic villages. The Loire Valley stretches 175 miles along the Loire River, twisting and turning through some of France’s most beautiful villages and charming chateaux.


Biarritz

Biarritz

Just a few miles from Spain in the heart of the French Basque country, Biarritz is a tranquil yet elegant seaside resort.. Located on the Bay of Biscay, Biarritz is prized for its lovely beaches that offer excellent swimming, world-class surfing.


Arles

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.


Strasbourg

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.


Cannes

Cannes

Up until the 19th century, Cannes was just a quiet fishing village, but today it is a glamorous seaside city made world famous by the annual Cannes Film Festival. This luxurious resort city is located in the French Riviera of Southeast France, favored for its mild Mediterranean climate and gorgeous beaches.


Lyon

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.


Marseille

Marseille

One of Europe’s oldest cities and France’s second largest city, Marseille is a major Mediterranean seaport located off the southeast coast of France. Boasting an idyllic climate, Roman ruins, medieval architecture and distinguished cultural venues, Marseille is also a working city with several universities and industries.


Summary

For more than two decades, France has reigned as the world’s most popular tourist destination, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annual. People from all over the world are drawn to France’s sophisticated culture, dazzling landmarks, exquisite cuisine, fine wines, romantic chateaux and picturesque countryside. Located in the central region of Ile-de-France is the capital city, Paris, known for its world famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and Notre Dame Cathedral. Paris is a compact city overflowing with museums, art galleries, boutiques and attractive cafes and bars.

Capital

Paris

Coordinates

47.0000° N, 2.0000° E

Climate/Weather

France has four broad climatic zones: the humid seaboard zone west of the line Bayonne-Lille with cool summers; a semi-continental zone with cold winters and hot summers in Alsace-Lorraine, along the rhodanian corridor and in the mountainous massifs (Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central); an intermediate zone with cold winters and hot summers in the North, the Paris region and the central region; and a Mediterranean zone with mild winters and quite hot summers in the south of France.

Currency

Euro & CFP franc

Official Language

French Language

Government

Unitary state, Semi-presidential system, Constitutional republic.

Destinations in France

  • Arles
  • Biarritz
  • Bonifacio
  • Bordeaux
  • Camargue
  • Cannes
  • Carcassonne
  • Catacombs of Paris
  • Chamonix
  • Chartres Cathedral
  • Château du Haut Koenigsbourg
  • Chauvet Cave
  • Dune of Pyla
  • Etretat
  • Gorge du Verdon
  • Lascaux
  • Loire Valley
  • Lyon
  • Marseille
  • Millau Bridge
  • Mont Saint-Michel
  • Nice
  • Palais des Papes
  • Paris
  • Pont du Gard
  • Reims Cathedral
  • Rocamadour
  • St Tropez
  • Strasbourg