France
Travel Guide
Popular cities in France
Paris
Known for Cafes, Museums and Art
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
Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.
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.
Eiffel Tower
Nothing says Paris like this landmark of iron latticework emblematic of the City of Light.
Louvre Museum
Home to the Mona Lisa, and instantly recognizable by its glass pyramid, this landmark has vast collections of well-known art from France and around the world.
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.
