France has far more to offer than Paris. From historic cities and royal châteaux to Mediterranean coastlines and alpine landscapes, the country has destinations for different travel styles. Here are 15 places worth knowing when planning a France itinerary.
- Paris: museums, monuments, neighborhoods and gastronomy.
- Versailles: palace, gardens and French royal history.
- Nice: Mediterranean scenery and the French Riviera.
- Provence: villages, landscapes, markets and regional cuisine.
- Montpellier: southern French culture and easy access to the Mediterranean.
- Marseille: Mediterranean port-city character and coastal surroundings.
- Bordeaux: architecture, gastronomy and a famous wine region.
- Lyon: historic districts and a strong culinary tradition.
- Normandy: coastal landscapes and major historical sites.
- Mont-Saint-Michel: a dramatic historic island and abbey.
- Loire Valley: renowned châteaux and cultural landscapes.
- Strasbourg: distinctive architecture and Alsatian heritage.
- French Alps: mountain scenery and outdoor activities.
- Corsica: Mediterranean landscapes, mountains and beaches.
- Brittany: rugged coastline, maritime heritage and regional culture.
How to Choose Your Destinations
For a first visit, Paris can provide an introduction to French history, art and food. Travelers with more time can combine the capital with one or two regions rather than trying to cover the entire country. Geography matters: destinations in northern, southern and eastern France can require significant travel time between them.
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Read our France travel guide, Paris travel guide and guide to the regions of France before building your itinerary.
For official destination information, explore France’s official tourism portal.
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