Eiffel Tower
Region: Paris
Modern Architecture
Iron tower built in 1889. Panoramic view of Paris from observation deck
Tourism in France
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Louvre Museum
Region: Paris
Cultural Heritage
World''s largest museum boasting collection exceeding 380,000 items including Mona Lisa
Palace of Versailles
Region: Île-de-France
Cultural Heritage
Magnificent baroque palace and gardens built by Louis XIV
Mont Saint-Michel
Region: Normandy
Cultural Heritage
Abbey island floating on tidal flats. Spectacular view called "Wonder of the West"
Loire Valley Castles
Region: Centre-Val de Loire
Cultural Heritage
Over 500 Renaissance castles dot "Garden of France"
French Riviera
Region: Southern France Mediterranean coast
Nature
French Riviera with continuous blue sea and resorts. Monaco and Nice as bases
Bordeaux Historic District
Region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Cultural Heritage
18th-century cityscape called Port of the Moon and world-renowned wine region
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Region: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nature
Mountain resort at foot of Europe''s highest peak Mont Blanc
Carcassonne Fortress City
Region: Occitanie
Cultural Heritage
Fortified medieval city surrounded by double ramparts intact
Verdon Gorge
Region: Provence
Nature
One of Europe's premier grand canyons carved by emerald river, popular for canoeing
Alsace Wine Route
Region: Grand Est
Culture
Beautiful drive route with half-timbered villages and vineyards
Luberon Lavender Fields
Region: Provence
Nature
Hills dyed purple in June–July, popular with photographers
Suggested itineraries
Classic Paris & Versailles
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles
Standard course intensively touring art and history landmarks with day trip to baroque palace
Southern France Provence and Côte d''Azur
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Avignon, Gordes, Lavender Fields, Nice, Èze, Monaco
Tour sun-filled southern France by train and rental car, enjoying both countryside and resorts
Loire Castles and Brittany World Heritage
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Château de Chenonceau, Château de Chambord, Amboise, Saint-Malo, Mont Saint-Michel
Tour combining castle clusters symbolizing medieval France with Atlantic coast Celtic culture town
Travel tips
- Pickpockets common on Metro and RER, carry bags in front
- Many shops close Sundays and holidays, shop day before
- Restaurant service charge included but leaving 5% if satisfied is good
- One word of "Bonjour" and "Merci" greatly changes service attitude
- Summer bright until 10 PM, winter sunset around 5 PM, note in planning
- TGV significantly cheaper using early booking or OUIGO
- Some cafes charge more for terrace seats, check menu
- Tap water potable. Free water ordered as "carafe d''eau"
- Credit card payment requires 4-digit PIN, set before travel
- Demonstrations and strikes commonplace. Check operation status via news and SNCF app