The French wrote the book on la vie en rose and gave the world champagne and camembert, de Beauvoir and Debussy, the Tour de France and the Tour Eiffel. There's a term for their seductive lifestyle - Douce France (Sweet France) and you'll find yourself using it often.
Although the ubiquity of Levis and Le Big Mac flusters the country's cultural purists, a year in Provence or a weekend in Paris will explain why half the world grows dreamy over stalking Paris's streets or picnicking Manet-style sur l'herbe
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Can't decide if a tour or activity is right for you? Viator travelers have reviewed many tours and things to do in France. If you're still looking for inspiration, check out our traveler photos in France.
Paris Hop-on & Hop-off Bus
Get a bird's eye view of Paris, from the Left Bank and Latin Quarter to the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and beyond. Catch all the sites and hop on and off as many times as you like.
Suggested Itineraries in France
The French are a festive bunch, with many cities hosting music, dance, theatre, cinema or art events each year. Rural villages hold fairs and fetes, which celebrate everything from local saints to agricultural progress.
Prominent national days off are May Day (1 May), when people trade gifts of muguet (lily of the valley) for good luck; and Bastille Day (14 July), which is celebrated by throwing firecrackers at friends. Regional events include the primping and preening prét ô porter fashion show in Paris (early February); the glittering and often-canned Cannes Film Festival (mid-May); the International Music Festival in Strasbourg (first three weeks of June); the mainstream and fringe theatre of the Festival d'Avignon (mid-July to mid-August) and the Jazz Festival in Nancy (mid-Oct).
For more suggested itineraries and travel ideas in France, have a look at our Suggested Itineraries in France
Spotlight on Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is truly a one-of-a-kind experience (no hyperbole here). Louis XIV was no slouch when it came to opulent desires. See it for yourself.
Mont Saint Michel
Drive through Normandy to Mont-Saint-Michel, surrounded by moving sands and linked to the mainland by a dike. After brunch at the 14th-century Carrouges Castle, take a guided visit of the Abbey and then hit the streets on your own with its shops, museums and ramparts with views out over the sands of the bay.
Disneyland Paris
Grab the kids and make a beeline for Disneyland Paris. You get two amazing experiences for the price of one: Main Street, Adventureland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland, plus the Walt Disney Studios Park.
What's popular in France?
Viator's top destinations in France
History, museums & culture
From the Louvre to D-Day beaches… and everything in between
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Guided tour of Versailles
From USD $100.06 - Mont-Saint-Michel From USD $222.03
- Louvre Museum Guided Visit From USD $65.67
- Loire Castles by Minibus From USD $284.56
- D-Day and Normandy by Minibus From USD $309.57
Top-rated things to do in France according to Viator.com travelers:
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Versailles Biking Tour
based on 66 reviews
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Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise on the Seine
based on 54 reviews
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French Wine Tasting in Paris
based on 47 reviews
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Food & Wine in France
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- French Pastry and Chocolate Walking Tour From USD $132.90
- Left Bank Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From USD $154.79
- Introduction to French Cooking in Paris From USD $170.42
- Full Day Minibus Tour of Great Wines and Famous Sites From USD $171.99
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