The most beautiful places in France
The best of France
France offers an incredible number of beautiful places. Starting with ancient towns and picturesque villages, the most beautiful castles in Europe. Then there is also amazing nature in the form of the highest peaks of the Alps and the Côte d'Azur or the wild coast of the Atlantic. Let's take a look at places in France that are really worth a visit
Verdon canyon
Grand Canyon of Europe
Verdon Canyon (Gorge du Verdon) is one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. Verdon river here carved a path in the vertical limestone walls of Provence and the Maritime Alps. This canyon is 21 km long, with a depth of up to 700 meters continue reading
Mont Saint Michel
The second most visited place in France
Mont Saint Michel is located in Normandy. This building stands on a granite island, which is washed by the sea, but only at a time when the tide is (Normandy and Brittany beaches are known for their huge tides that reach up to 14 km into the interior of the country). It is actually a fortified town with an abbey and a monastery. This beautiful place is listed in UNESCO continue reading
Carcassonne Castle
A monumental castle town
Carcassonne is actually more than a castle, it's all heavily fortified city in the former disputed border between France and Spain. It is to this day best preserved such a massively fortified city in Europe. It is listed as UNESCO continue reading
Ecrins National Park
The most beautiful part of the French Alps
The Ecrins National Park is situated around the mighty Barre des Écrins (4,102 m asl). It is a very large area undisturbed by winter ski resorts with hundreds of peaks and beautiful valleys. Who wants to experience one of the most beautiful Alpine areas must go here definitely continue reading
Avignon
Papal city full of architecture
The ancient town of Avignon is located in French Provence. The Popes stayed here in the 14th century and therefore the city is very beautiful with its architecture. Very typical is the Avignon Bridge, which was partially demolished by the flood and is now only half. continue reading
Capu Rossu
The most beautiful peninsula of Corsica
Not far from the town of Piana you can hike to the amazing Peninsula Capu Rossu. The rock cliff is 331 meters high and at its top is the Genoese watchtower – Turghiu. The view on all sides is absolutely breathtaking continue reading
Colmar
Little Venice
Colmar is the historic town of Alsace located on the wine trail. It is renowned for its historic center, nicknamed Little Venice continue reading
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
Famous monastery between lavender
The Sénanque Monastery is located in French Provence, near Gordes and Avignon. It is renowned for its lavender fields and for people to take pictures here. The monastery is very well-preserved and was founded in the 12th century. continue reading
Dune du Pyla
The highest dune of Europe
In the west of France, next to the Bay of Biscay, you will find the highest dune of Europe – Dune du Pyla. The most popular activity here is the walk on top of a dune and overlooking the sea. Forest on the other side of the dune resists with difficulty of this massive sand mass. continue reading
Cliffs at Bonifacio
The most beautiful cliffs of Corsica
The ancient city of Bonifacio is renowned for its snow-white cliffs. You can see them from adjacent prospects or from the popular cruise along the city. continue reading
Gordes
Beautiful rock town
Gordes is one of the most beautiful and visited Provencal towns. It is built on a hill where Roman ruins were located. continue reading
Notre Dame in Rouen
The largest cathedral in France
There are many Notre Dame churches in France and some know only Notre Dame in Paris. The Notre Dame in Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned, is the largest in France. By 1880, it was the tallest building in the world with its 151-meter-high tower. In the Cathedral there are some of the remains of English King Richard I the Lion Heart. The construction began in 1020 and was completed in 1506 continue reading
Pont du Gard
A unique aqueduct from the time of the Roman Empir
Pont du Gard is a historic aqueduct dating back to ancient Rome (1st century AD). It is a system of three standing arcades above the River Gard. It served to bring water to the city. In the 18th century there was a reconstruction where the lower floor was opened – it is now possible to walk through it. Since 1985, it has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. continue reading
Aiguille du Midi
Famous viewpoint on Mont Blanc
Aiguille du Midi (3,842 meters above sea level) is one of the highest places in Europe that you can reach without being climber. It is an amazing view point, not only on Mont Blanc. A funicular leading up to the summit starts in Chamonix. continue reading
Camargue
Interesting marsh land in the Rhone delta
In the Rhone River Delta region can be found marshes of the Camargue (Regional Natural Park). Here you will find horses, semi-wild cattle, flamingos and many other rare animals. This county is south of Arles continue reading
The Ochre Trail
Hike along the beautifully colored rocks
The ocher trail is located in close proximity to Roussillon. There is a trail through beautiful rocks that are tinged with shades of red and orange. For centuries people used to paint paint for paintings or for coloring their houses. continue reading
Col du Tourmalet
The most famous pass in the Pyrenees
The most famous pass in the Pyrenees is without a doubt the Col du Tourmalet (2,115 m above sea level), which has become famous thanks to the Tour de France cycling race. Unfortunately, the surrounding countryside is a bit marked by the surrounding ski resorts, which in summer become ghost towns continue reading
