France a country in western Europe which is known worldwide for its arts and artists,architectural designs,panoramic countryside,and splendid and elegant cities. The country also had many listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. France,is visited by tens of millions of foreign visitors,making it the most popular tourist destination in the world.
List of popular Places in France;
1) Eiffel Tower,is the world's most-visited paid monument in the world,become a global cultural icon of France and one of the recognisable structure in the world. Located in Champ de Mars,Paris,the Tower is 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall,the same height as a 81-storey building. The Tower,designed and named after Gustave Eiffel was first opened to the public in 1889 for the 1889 World's Fair,held in Paris,France. Today,over 6 million tourist visited Eiffel Tower.
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Where to stay and Dine in Paris;TripAdvisor
Visit Eiffel Tower website
2) Louvre,is the world largest museum and a historical monument in Paris. It is the 2nd most visited art museum in the world (Palace Museum in China being the 1st),with over 9 million visitors in 2014. Located on the Right Bank of Seine River,it is a central landmark of Paris. Originally build in the 12th century as a fortress,in 1578 it was converted as the main residence of the French Kings,in 1793 Louvre was opened to the public as a museum. Today,the museum has and nearly 35,000 objects and masterpieces from prehistoric to the 21st century that are exhibited in Louvre painting,arts,scultures,drawings,and archaeological finds. The most famous art exhibit is the portrait of Mona Lisa viewed by millions of visitors around the world.
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3) Mont Saint-Michel is an island fortress located in Normany,just one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast. First founded by a Irish hermit in the ancient time,in the 8th century it was used as the seat of monarch before serving as a fortress. Today,Mont Saint-Michel is visited by millions tourist from around the world to view the island castle and it is one of France's most remarkable landmark. It's unique position made it to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 along with the surrounding bay.
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4) Palace of Versailles is a royal chateau located in Île-de-France region,was once a small village in the 11th century near Paris, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) south west of the capital,today is a wealthy suburban area. First build in 1623 as a hunting lodge,it was enlarge into a royal palace. The Chateau has several features for the visiting tourist,it also has a 800 hectares Garden of Versailles that surround the Castle. The Palace and Parks of Versailles is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979,with more than five million tourist,one of France's most visited Chateau.
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5) French Riviera,located in the southeastern corner of France is a popular Mediterranean coastline that extend to the coast of Italian Riviera and the small state of Monaco. Famous for its beaches,it is one of the first modern resort area with many famous personalities and celebrities visiting this place. Côte d'Azur (as it called in France) has several towns and cities,lined in its coast,the largest city is Nice. Also a major yacht and cruising destinations,each year the French Riviera host 50% of the world's superyacht fleet. A popular tourist attraction and convention centre,millions of beach lovers tourist visited the area for its landscapes and marinas.
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6) Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest peak in Europe is famous for snowboarding,skiing,mountaineering,and hiking. Boarded by Italy and France between the regions of Aosta Valley,Italy,and Savoie and Haute-Savoie,Fance,it is the site of the first Winter Olympics in the town of Chamonix. The Mont Blanc Tunnel was opened to the public in 1965 that connect Charmonix,France to Courmayeur,Italy. Mont Blanc massif is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world because of its uniqueness and cultural importance and it is considered as the birthplace of modern mountaineering.
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7) Bordeaux is located in southwest of France,a major port city in Atlantic coast. The world major producer of wines and famous around the world for its locally made wines. Bordeaux annual wine production produces 960 million bottles,and also produced some of the most expensive wines. The city is famous not just for its vineyards,it also has many preserved historical buildings,the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed the historical part of the city for its outstanding urban and architectural ensemble of the 18th century. Bordeaux is home of the best wines in the world,a major tourist destinations in France.
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8) Notre-Dame de la Garte (english,Our Lady of the Guard) is a Neo-Byzantine church was build in the highest natural elevations of Marseille,149 m (489 ft). Located south of the Old Port in the city of Marseille,it is an important local landmark and also the site for the annual pilgrimage. The church commanded the panoramic view of the city of Marseille. In 2013,a museum was opened to retraced the 800 years of history,the church is Marseille most well-known site and most visited place for tourist both local and foreign.
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Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde website
9) Arc de Triomphe stand in the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of Champs-Éysées is one of Paris most famous monument. The Arc build in July 1836 to honour French soldiers fighting for their country,beneath it is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. The monument stands 50 m (164 ft) in height,45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep,it is surrounded by twelve avenues. It has a small museum which dedicated to the Arc,and tourist visiting the monument can view some of Paris elegant architectural buildings.
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10) Collonges-la-Rouge is a small village in Limousin region. Founded in the 8th century by the monks of Charroux Abbey and surrounded by fortified walls. Today,it is one of the most visited places in Limousin,build entirely with red sandstone marketplaces,houses,buildings and church some where build as early as the 12th century are listed as historical Monuments. Tourist visiting the village can glance the historic sites and its beautiful countryside.
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Where to say and Dine at Louvre;TripAdvisor
Visit Louvre website
3) Mont Saint-Michel is an island fortress located in Normany,just one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's northwestern coast. First founded by a Irish hermit in the ancient time,in the 8th century it was used as the seat of monarch before serving as a fortress. Today,Mont Saint-Michel is visited by millions tourist from around the world to view the island castle and it is one of France's most remarkable landmark. It's unique position made it to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 along with the surrounding bay.
Where to Stay and Dine at Mont Saint-Michel;TripAdvisor
Visit Mont Saint-Michel website
4) Palace of Versailles is a royal chateau located in Île-de-France region,was once a small village in the 11th century near Paris, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) south west of the capital,today is a wealthy suburban area. First build in 1623 as a hunting lodge,it was enlarge into a royal palace. The Chateau has several features for the visiting tourist,it also has a 800 hectares Garden of Versailles that surround the Castle. The Palace and Parks of Versailles is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979,with more than five million tourist,one of France's most visited Chateau.
Where to Stay and Dine at Palace of Versailles;TripAdvisor
Visit Place of Versailles website
5) French Riviera,located in the southeastern corner of France is a popular Mediterranean coastline that extend to the coast of Italian Riviera and the small state of Monaco. Famous for its beaches,it is one of the first modern resort area with many famous personalities and celebrities visiting this place. Côte d'Azur (as it called in France) has several towns and cities,lined in its coast,the largest city is Nice. Also a major yacht and cruising destinations,each year the French Riviera host 50% of the world's superyacht fleet. A popular tourist attraction and convention centre,millions of beach lovers tourist visited the area for its landscapes and marinas.
Where to Stay and Dine at French Riviera;TripAdvisor
Visit French Riviera website
6) Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest peak in Europe is famous for snowboarding,skiing,mountaineering,and hiking. Boarded by Italy and France between the regions of Aosta Valley,Italy,and Savoie and Haute-Savoie,Fance,it is the site of the first Winter Olympics in the town of Chamonix. The Mont Blanc Tunnel was opened to the public in 1965 that connect Charmonix,France to Courmayeur,Italy. Mont Blanc massif is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world because of its uniqueness and cultural importance and it is considered as the birthplace of modern mountaineering.
Where to Stay and Dine at Mont Blanc;TripAdvisor
7) Bordeaux is located in southwest of France,a major port city in Atlantic coast. The world major producer of wines and famous around the world for its locally made wines. Bordeaux annual wine production produces 960 million bottles,and also produced some of the most expensive wines. The city is famous not just for its vineyards,it also has many preserved historical buildings,the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed the historical part of the city for its outstanding urban and architectural ensemble of the 18th century. Bordeaux is home of the best wines in the world,a major tourist destinations in France.
Where to Stay and Dine at Bordeaux;TripAdvisor
Visit Bordeaux website
8) Notre-Dame de la Garte (english,Our Lady of the Guard) is a Neo-Byzantine church was build in the highest natural elevations of Marseille,149 m (489 ft). Located south of the Old Port in the city of Marseille,it is an important local landmark and also the site for the annual pilgrimage. The church commanded the panoramic view of the city of Marseille. In 2013,a museum was opened to retraced the 800 years of history,the church is Marseille most well-known site and most visited place for tourist both local and foreign.
Where to Stay and Dine at Notre-Dame de la Garte;TripAdvisor
Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde website
9) Arc de Triomphe stand in the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of Champs-Éysées is one of Paris most famous monument. The Arc build in July 1836 to honour French soldiers fighting for their country,beneath it is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. The monument stands 50 m (164 ft) in height,45 m (148 ft) wide and 22 m (72 ft) deep,it is surrounded by twelve avenues. It has a small museum which dedicated to the Arc,and tourist visiting the monument can view some of Paris elegant architectural buildings.
Where to Stay and Dine at Arc de Triomphe;TripAdvisor
Visit the website
10) Collonges-la-Rouge is a small village in Limousin region. Founded in the 8th century by the monks of Charroux Abbey and surrounded by fortified walls. Today,it is one of the most visited places in Limousin,build entirely with red sandstone marketplaces,houses,buildings and church some where build as early as the 12th century are listed as historical Monuments. Tourist visiting the village can glance the historic sites and its beautiful countryside.
Where to Stay and Dine at Collonges-la-Rouge;TripAdvisor
Visit Collonges-la-Rouge website
Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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