France is renowned for its historic sites, its beautiful villages, beaches, museums, places of interest, tourist attractions. Here you will find a selection of great places to visit. Occitanie, Provence, Corsica, Burgundy, The Loire Valley - browse and discover the different regions for your holiday.
No need to go abroad, France has magnificent places not to be missed.
Varied landscapes in the various French regions, let's discover the most beautiful places in France.
The Calanques, the Camargue, the Gorges du Verdon, the Volcanoes of Auvergne, the Colorado Provencal, the Pic du Midi... so many places that make France an exceptional destination.
The Château de Versailles dates back to the 17th century and was a place of power. It is a historical monument and was the residence of the kings of France.
The château is the most important monument of his reign and one of the masterpieces of French architecture.
During your meals at the restaurant or your stays at the hotel you may have heard of the stars of the Michelin Guide.
It is a red-colored guide, in the form of a hotel gastronomic directory and guide launched at the beginning of the 20th century by the Michelin tire company.
You will also find the Green Guide, which describes the main activities and interesting regional curiosities, as well as Michelin maps of routes and orientation.
Oniria, the aquarium of Canet en Roussillon. A solo visit, with family or friends. A must for holidays in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
3,500m² with 83 pools to admire the life of more than 660 species grouped around 10 universes.
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The Occitania in the south of France is a region rich in history, culture and activities for the whole family. If you are looking for ideas for unforgettable family holidays, here are some of our recommendations for activities to do in Occitania.
Guided expeditions with sled dogs. Winter sports amuse you and you have the opportunity to try out a new activity. Discover these expeditions, which are becoming more and more popular. Especially in France, whether in the Alps, the Juras, the Vercors, or the Pyrenees. Dare to live an unforgettable adventure in a group or alone!
Espelette, in Basque: Ezpeleta, comes from the surname of a noble family from Navarre, the barons of Ezpeleta, to whom the territory of Espelette belonged to for several years.
They built a castle-fortress with 5 towers which were used to monitor the area.
Guéthary is by its architecture a typical Basque village. Faithful to its past as a former whaling port, it remains focused on the Bay of Biscay with its small port, its world-famous surf spots, its seafood restaurants and its family beaches.
Classified as a Remarkable Heritage Site with the preservation of architectural values, pelota and surfing, Basque songs, classical music and its jewel a sixteEnth century church.
The ocean spray, the fresh air that caresses the face, nature as far as the eye can see, the breathtaking landscapes... so many elements that make us love the Basque Coast.
Do you really know all the traditions that make the Basque Coast a unique place in France.
Considered one of the prettiest Provençal villages, the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a very pleasant destination.
Frequented by artists and celebrities at the beginning of the 20th century, it is the ideal village for people who love contemporary art.
For a long stay or just a weekend, Périgord is full of riches and a beauty that will amaze you. For a getaway with family or friends, you will have the chance to discover this pretty corner of France for a weekend.
A verdant region, rich in historical cultural sites, with magnificent villages and generous gastronomy.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is located in the PACA region, between Nice and Monaco, a real green setting offering its visitors an exceptional and preserved site.
A former fishing village, Le Cap Ferrat has an authentic charm and offers residents and visitors an enchanting charm.
Visit of the Pompidou Center in Paris, the permanent collection.
The Center Pompidou, also called Beaubourg, is the national center for art and culture initiated by President Georges Pompidou, a fan of modern art. The modern and contemporary collection spans two floors of the museum.
From December 1st to February 5th, 2023 the town of Montauban hosts the Lantern Festival in the heart of the city's parks.
This event has already had phenomenal success in previous years in the city of Gaillac from 2017 to 2020.
New house for rent in Occitania! La Maison Lanave is a holiday home located in the Gers in Occitanie.
A fully renovated traditional Gascon farmhouse set in 5 hectares of private land around the vines with panoramic countryside views.
Charente-Maritime is located in the center-west of France and in the northern half of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. You can explore the labyrinth of the Marais Poitevin in a traditional boat, far from the crowds, with only a few boats. You can also visit the island of Oléron where you will find the famous colorful oyster huts.
Where does the name Tiges-Mortes come from, Aigues comes from the Occitan "Aigas" which means "water", moreover the city is located in the heart of the marshes, either stagnant water, "dead" water. A fisherman's and salt worker's village, protected by Charlemagne's Matafère tower, it was in 1240 that the town was exempted from taxes and duties. More than 15,000 people flock from all over the coast to enjoy this town.
The Pierre-Baudis Japanese Garden of Toulouse is a park classified as a remarkable garden of France located north of the city center of Toulouse in France, in the Compans-Caffarelli district.
This garden was created in 1981 to meet the wishes of Pierre Baudis during his term as mayor of Toulouse. He had enjoyed this kind of garden on his travels, especially the one in Dublin. It bears his name since May 11, 2016.
Learn more about Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance.
Visiting France while combining a historical stay is possible.
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The Catalans - lateen sails from Sète and the Thau basin.
The association born in 1988 from a first restoration of a Catalan boat, the "Cette".
In 2004, the association moved to the Plagette shipyard. It is divided between renovation and navigation.
Visit Futuroscope near Poitiers.
Futuroscope is a leisure park created on the initiative of René Monory in the early 80s.
The attractions are focused on new technologies. On the program, travel, thrills and fun games. The Tornado Chasers attraction was voted "Best Attraction in the World" THEA Award 2022.
Sète, the iconic fishing town of Hérault.
On one side the Mediterranean Sea, on the other the Etang de Thau, Sète is a fishing town with shimmering colors which is the place of residence of many artists.
Paul Valéry, French writer and poet born in Sète nicknamed the city, the singular island.
The Dordogne, also called the Périgord Noir, is an appellation of the historical region but also of the current department and the river which crosses the department and which gives its name to the Dordogne Valley. The Dordogne is very popular with tourists with the atmosphere that emerges from this region.
The number of filming sites in France are numerous. In general, production studios choose to film in the capital: Paris, but not only...
There are unseen places in France that are used for film shoots, Château de Chantilly and Le Château de Chenonceau to mention a few.