France
Travel Guide
Popular cities in France
Paris
Known for Cafes, Tours and Museums
From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.
Reasons to visit
- Notre-Dame
- Louvre Museum
- Palais Garnier
Marseille
Known for Ports, Business and Cafes
A stunning coastline, thriving café culture and 26 centuries of history makes this port city in the South of France the perfect year-round escape.
Reasons to visit
- Velodrome Stadium
- Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
Lyon
Known for Historical, Business and Museums
France’s third largest city is famous for films, festivals, food and centuries-old architecture.
Reasons to visit
- Bellecour Square
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Bordeaux
Known for Shopping, Tours and Business
Cycle along the city’s network of bike paths as you taste local wines, look across the Garonne River or relax in one of the city’s many gardens and parks.
Reasons to visit
- Cité du Vin
- St. Michael Basilica
- Place de la Bourse
Nice
Known for Dining, Beaches and Shopping
Unofficial capital of the French Riviera, this glamorous seaside city has been one of France’s most popular tourist destinations since the 18th century.
Reasons to visit
- Avenue Jean Medecin
- Nice Étoile Shopping Center
- Cours Saleya
Toulouse
Known for Business, Historical and Cafes
In the heart of the south-west, Toulouse is the perfect destination for a weekend break or longer stay. Boasting a rich history and a whole host of cultural influences, everyone should visit the Pink City at least once.
Reasons to visit
- Zenith de Toulouse
- Cité de l'Espace
- Place du Capitole
Popular places to visit
Disneyland® Paris
Dreams come true with a trip to this beloved theme park. Find all the magic, excitement, thrills and joy you could ever wish for.
Louvre Museum
Spend the day wandering around the awe inspiring world-famous paintings, sculptures and decorative arts on offer at the Louvre.
Regions in France
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Share this stage on the French Riviera with film stars and artists and learn about the Roman occupation in the walled cities.
Brittany
One of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited areas, fortified Middle Age citadels and state-of-the-art resort hotels are all in this region of northern France.
Normandy
Marvel at relics from wars and dynasties and explore a fairy-tale island commune in this verdant part of northern France.
Corsica
French by nationality, Italian by heritage and independent by nature, Corsica doubles as a resort island and a mountainous landscape of medieval citadels.
