Top Attractions in France
France top attractions - take your pick! We've created a list of France's top attractions, what's popular and what should be on every traveler's "must see" list in France.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Versailles (Château de Versailles)
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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 »
Louvre
The Louvre may be the world's greatest art museum. Don't be daunted by its size and overwhelming richness; if you have even the merest interest in the ... Continue Reading »
House of Mumm
In 1827, three German brothers brought their experience of producing and merchandising wine to the Champagne region. Jacobus, Gottlieb and Phillip Mumm ... Continue Reading »
Reims
Reims was founded in 80 BC by a Gallic tribe called the Remi, from which the town gets its name. The Remi allied themselves with Julius Caesar during his ... Continue Reading »
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, or Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, perched at the very top of Butte de Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), was built from ... Continue Reading »
Mont Saint Michel
The slender towers and sky-scraping turrets of the abbey of Mont Saint Michel are one of the classic images of northern France. Rising from flat white sands, ... Continue Reading »
La Croisette Boulevard
La Croisette Boulevard, or Boulevard de la Croisette, is the heart of Cannes, with luxury hotels, designer shops, and glittering nightlife spots lining the ... Continue Reading »
Catacombs (Les Catacombs)
In 1785, Paris decided to solve the problem of its overflowing cemeteries by exhuming the bones of the buried and relocating them to the tunnels of several ... Continue Reading »
Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice)
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Nice Old Town (known locally as Le Vieux Nice) is a lovely honeycomb of narrow streets, dotted with beautiful Baroque churches, vibrant squares, shops and ... 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
- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
- 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 - General Travel
- Tip - What to See & Do
- Town / City
- Walking / Hiking
- Water Sports
Versailles Tours and Travel Tips Written by Viator
3 Days at Versailles: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
