Why France
France packs world-class art, food, beaches and mountains into one easy-to-cross country. High-speed TGV trains link the capital to the Riviera in hours, so you can mix city culture with coastal calm in a single trip. Here are the highlights worth planning around.
The Eiffel Tower and Paris
No first visit skips the Eiffel Tower. Book a timed lift ticket online (around 29 EUR to the summit) to avoid the longest queues, then walk the Champ de Mars at dusk to catch the sparkle show on the hour after dark.
The Louvre
The world's most-visited museum holds the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and miles of galleries. Tickets are about 22 EUR; arrive early or book an evening slot on late-opening days to dodge crowds.
Palace of Versailles
A short RER ride from Paris, Versailles is Louis XIV's gilded statement of power. Wander the Hall of Mirrors, then save the afternoon for the vast gardens, which are free except on musical-fountain days.
Mont-Saint-Michel
This abbey-crowned island in Normandy rises from tidal flats like a fairy tale. Time your visit around the tides, walk the ramparts, and stay for the floodlit evening view.
The French Riviera
Nice, Cannes and the cliffs of the Cote d'Azur deliver turquoise water and Belle Epoque glamour. Stroll Nice's Promenade des Anglais, then day-trip to Monaco or the perched village of Eze.
Provence and lavender
From late June to mid-July, the Valensole plateau turns purple with blooming lavender. Pair it with Roman ruins in Arles and a market morning in Aix-en-Provence.
Chateaux of the Loire Valley
The Loire is dotted with Renaissance castles. Chambord dazzles with its double-helix staircase, while Chenonceau arches gracefully over the river.
Mont Blanc and Chamonix
For alpine drama, ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car above Chamonix to 3,842 m for jaw-dropping views of Western Europe's highest peak.
Bordeaux wine country
Elegant Bordeaux is the gateway to legendary vineyards. Tour a chateau in Saint-Emilion, taste at the Cite du Vin, and enjoy the city's golden 18th-century facades.
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