Great places to visit in France
France
France, a country brimming with romance, history, and cultural significance, is a dream destination for many travelers. From the dramatic coastlines to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, France boasts a diverse landscape offering something for everyone.
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Places to visit in France
Why not take a look at these fab places to visit.
Aix-en-Provence
University city in southern France and birthplace of Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne.
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Antibes
Resort town between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur). It’s known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts
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Arcachon
Seaside resort town in southwest France that's known for oyster harvesting and nearby dune du pilat - the largest in Europe.
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Arras
An unexpected gem of a city with an exceptional ensemble of Flemish-style arcaded buildings.
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Bayonne
If you've spent a few days getting body-beautiful down in San Sebastian or nearby Biarritz, why not go and undo all that good work with a trip to Bayonne!
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Brest
Port city in Brittany, bisected by the Penfeld river. It’s known for its rich maritime history and naval base
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Calais
The home of lace and last resting place of Lady Hamilton. Also arguably the birthplace of computing
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Cerbere
Gateway to Spain - just wander over the hill! It's a journey made by made during times of strife, but these days it's all for pleasure
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Chartres
Famed for the Cathédrale Notre-Dame with towering spires, flying buttresses, Romanesque sculptures, pavement labyrinth and elaborate rose windows.
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Colmar
Charming old town with cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings
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Futuroscope
French theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic, and audiovisual techniques.
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Grenoble
Sitting at the foot of mountains between the Drac and Isère rivers, it's known as a base for winter sports
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Guingamp
Guingamp is one of the smallest towns in Europe to have a top-tier professional football team: En Avant Guingamp
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Hendaye
Popular surfing destination renowned for its soft beach break waves suitable for beginners.
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Hyères
French town on the Mediterranean coast. Its hillside old town features the remains of a medieval castle and centuries-old walls.
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Ile D'Oleron
Île d'Oléron is an island off the west coast of France known for its beaches and oysters.
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Île de Ré
Île de Ré is an island off the west coast of France. It’s known for its salt marshes and beaches.
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La Rochelle
La Rochelle, capital of Charente-Maritime and one of the most livable cities in France, is a pretty good place to go and get nautical.
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Lamballe
Pretty Brittany town that is the unlikely home of one of the largest pig slaughterhouses in France.
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Landerneau
Landerneau is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France
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Le Mans
Famed for the 24 hour race, there's a museum where you can experience all the fun of a day behind the wheel.
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Le Touquet
Seaside town in northern France. It’s known for its wide beach, a water sports hub, and for its lively nightlife
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Limoges
Known for its decorated porcelain, much of which is on display at the Musée National Adrien Dubouché.
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Mantes-la-Jolie
The home of musical instrument making and one time refuge of Sergei Prokofiev.
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Marseille
Second most populated city of France (and third urban area) the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic center of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
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Metz
City in the Grand Est, with gardens and leafy promenades along the Moselle and Seille rivers
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Montauban
The town has been classified Ville d’art et d'histoire (City of art and history) since 2015.
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Montpellier
Montpellier is the principal city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region with a very young feel .
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Morlaix
Town with an old quarter that has winding streets of cobbled stones and overhanging houses constructed of stone and timber.
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Nancy
Riverfront city in the Grand Est, known for its late baroque and art nouveau landmarks
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Nantes
City on the Loire River and home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne.
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Nice
With its mix of real-city life, old-world opulence, year-round sunshine, vibrant street life and stunning seaside location, no place in France compares with Nice.
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Nimes
Known as the most Roman city outside of Italy, Nîmes has one of the best preserved arenas and Roman temples in the world.
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Orange
Famed for its Roman Theatre - a UNESCO World Heritage site. It dates from the reign of Emperor Augustus and is one of the best preserved amphitheaters.
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Orthez
Town on the westward-flowing Gave de Pau. The 'Lac de l'Y' has a pleasant, scenic walking trail.
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Poitiers
City in western France with Romanesque church known for its intricately carved facade.
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Pornichet
Pretty town coastal town on the Côte d'Amour sharing a bay with La Baule and Le Pouliguen
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Reims
Unofficial capital of the Champagne wine-growing region. Many of the champagne houses headquartered there offer tastings and cellar tours.
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Fishing town (and popular resort) at the mouth of the Nivelle river, in southwest France’s Basque country
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Saint-Malo
Port city in Brittany with tall granite walls surrounding the old town, which was once a stronghold for privateers.
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Saintes
Former capital of the historical Saintogne County, many landmarks from its glorious past have been preserved.
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Sedan
Sedan is notable as the site of two major battles between the armed forces of France and Germany, both of which were won by Germany.
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Surgères
A quiet town in the Charente-Maritime department, southwestern France. Formerly the home of the Surgères 48 Hour Race.
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Toulon
Port city on southern France’s Mediterranean coast, lined with sandy beaches and shingle coves.
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Toulouse
Proud capital of the Occitan region of France which has had a distinctly independent culture and language.
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Valence
City that's home to 11th century St-Apollinaire Cathedral, Valence Museum and great views over the Rhône Valley
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Valenciennes
Lying on the Scheldt river, Valenciennes was the sight of a dramatic battle in World War 1.
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Vitré
Vitré is a medieval city in Brittany with an impressive castle and charming old streets lined with half-timbered houses.
more...How to get to France flight-free from the UK
Regular Eurostar/Thalys trains run from London to Paris taking around 2 hours. However, Eurostar can be expensive at short notice so it’s worth considering the other options.
Getting to France by coach from the UK
Coaches are an inexpensive alternative to the train, and takes around 6 hours. However, the journey from Dover to Lille is less than 3 hours.
Getting to France by ferry from the UK
Ferries to France go from Dover, Poole, Portsmouth and Plymouth
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