France Attractions
Our list of noteworthy France attractions and places to see in France, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Grand Trianon
The pink-colonnaded Grand Trianon was built in 1687 by the famous architect Mansart, as a tranquil getaway from court life for Louis XIV. Setting the ... Continue Reading »
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was the location of one of the most significant moments of fighting in World War II. On June 6th 1944, American troops were given the task of ... Continue Reading »
British War Cemetery
The peaceful Bayeux War Cemetery is the largest of the 18 Commonwealth military cemeteries in Normandy. It contains 4,868 graves of soldiers from the UK and ... Continue Reading »
Fragonard
Fragonard, one of the most well-known perfume factories, is named after an 18th-century French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The rustic factory, dating ... Continue Reading »
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe, standing proudly in the circular Place Charles-de-Gaulle at the top of the Champs Elysées, is a symbol of the French nation. It ... Continue Reading »
Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge is the world famous cabaret venue which opened in 1889. This was the time known as the Belle Epoque - France was not at war for a change, a ... Continue Reading »
Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay houses a superb collection of French Impressionist and post-Impressionist works, making it a must-see for any art lover. The museum ... Continue Reading »
Palace of Versailles
The Chateau de Versailles was the creation of Louis XIV. He took his father's hunting lodge, transformed it into a work of wonder and excess and moved the ... Continue Reading »
Bassin de Neptune
Versailles’ chateau gardens are vast, laid out in formal French style and famed for their geometrically aligned terraces, tree-lined paths and, notably, ... Continue Reading »
Versailles Chateau Gardens
The most acclaimed example of formal French garden design, Versailles’ vast chateau gardens are famed for their geometrically aligned terraces, tree-lined ... Continue Reading »
Les Invalides
Les Invalides began as the army hospital, initiated by Louis XIV in 1670 and finished six years later. These days, it is a complex of buildings including a ... Continue Reading »
Versailles (Château de Versailles)
Visiting the opulent Palace of Versailles is on most people’s to do lists, famous through history for its decor, design and over-the-top glamour. The ... Continue Reading »
Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)
When the weather is warm Parisians of all ages flock to the formal terraces and chestnut groves of Luxembourg Gardens, the lung of the Left Bank located in ... Continue Reading »
Pont-Neuf
The white stone spans of Paris' oldest bridge, ironically called 'New Bridge', have linked the Île de la Cité with both banks of the Seine since ... Continue Reading »
Giverny
Giverny is a tiny village west of Paris which has been made famous by the painter Claude Monet calling it home. In 1883 Monet fell in love with the place ... Continue Reading »
- Beach
- Casino
- Catacomb
- Chapel
- Cultural Experience
- Film & Cinema
- Golfing
- Good for Kids
- Good Place to Eat
- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
- Island
- Market
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Museum
- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
- Park / Garden
- Photography
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
- River
- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
- Shrine
- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
- Theme Park
- Tower
- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
- Winery
- Bridge
- Castle
- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
- Desert
- Fountain
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hot Spring
- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Picnic Spot
- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
- Sailing
- Shore Excursions
- Statue / Monument
- Sunrise / Sunset
- Theater
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
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