50+ Places to Visit in France
Updated: Jul 23, 2020
France is the second-largest country in Europe after Ukraine. This country offers a lot of natural scenery and incredible historical tourism. Based on available data, this hexagonal shaped country has become the country most visited by tourists since the mid-20th century.
When visiting a country far or first, it is important to determine in advance where you will go. Here we have summarized some of the most popular and wonderful places to visit in France!
1. Eiffel Tower
One of the global icons for France and a well-known structure in the world. Many people from all over the world have visited it since its construction was over. The monument which is a symbol of the city of Paris looks magnificent even from a considerable distance and is very easily recognizable.
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
2. Disneyland Paris
Identical to magic, fun, and adventure, Disneyland Paris has succeeded in becoming an entertainment tour that attracts many people to visit and have fun there. The beautiful and magnificent princess palace has long been a major attraction for visitors. There is also a sleeping princess castle with a structure inspired by Mont Saint Michel.
Address: Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
3. Louvre Museum
The largest art museum and historical monument in the world which is also the most visited. A city center landmark, located on the Right Bank of the Seine River in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. There are around 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century on display in an area of 72,735 square meters.
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
4. Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, which also means Triumphal Arch of the Star. One of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, stands at the western end of the Champs-Élysées in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. At first, this monument was built by order of Napoleon Bonaparte to honor the services of the French army.
Address: Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
5. Champ de Mars
Large green open space in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, France. Providing extensive green fields and perfect places with incredible views of the Eiffel Tower. A great place to picnic, play music, and watch the lights of the Eiffel Tower blink at night.
Address: 2 Allée Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris, France
6. Trocadéro Gardens
The view of the Eiffel Tower that dominates the capital, the famous Warsaw fountain, with 20 water cannons, offers an extraordinary display of water, especially on summer evenings. Statues of gold-plated bronze animals, and two stone statues, 'L'Homme' by Pierre Traverse and 'La Femme' by Daniel Bacqué.
Address: Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
7. Palace of Versailles
The residence of the main kingdom of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789, under Louis XVI. Large and luxurious complex surrounded by French and English-style gardens. Every detail of its construction has the meaning to glorify the king. The symmetrical garden which includes an ornate fountain with water that is still "magical", expresses the power of humanity.
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
8. Sacré-Cœur
Roman Catholic Church and small basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. Known as a political and cultural monument to Paris. Sacred Heart Basilica is famous for its artistic history. Standing majestically on the highest point of the city of Paris, which is the peak of Montmartre.
Address: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
9. Luxembourg Gardens
Built-in 1612 by Marie de 'Medici, widow of King Henry IV of France, for the new residence he built, the Palace of Luxembourg. It covers 23 hectares and is famous for its lawn, tree promenade, flower beds, model sailboats in its round basin, and the beautiful Medici Fountain.
Address: 75006 Paris, France
10. Tuileries Garden
Created by Catherine de 'Medici as a garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564. It is divided into 4 parts, namely Jardin du Carrousel, Terasse, Moat of Charles V, and Grand Carre of the Tuileries. Around the park are many sculptures. A place where Parisians celebrate, meet, walk, and relax.
Address: Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
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11. Musée d'Orsay
Built-in 1900 by Victor Laloux, it was built as a terminal station on the Paris-Orléans route and was called Gare d'Orsay. It is now a museum and houses many French artworks from 1848 to 1914. Inside is a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and much more.
Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
12. Cité de Carcassonne
A medieval fortress located on the right bank of the Aude River, southeast of the city of Carcassonne, France. It has a history of around 2,500 years and has been inhabited in various eras by the Romans, Visigoths, and Crusaders. Play an important role that determines the history of Languedoc.
Address: 1 Rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne, France
13. The Center Pompidou
An architectural wonder of the 20th century, which was immediately recognized by its outer escalators and enormous colored pipes. It is home to the National Museum of Modern Art and is internationally renowned for its 20th and 21st-century art collections. The famous international exhibition is held every year on the top floor, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of Paris and its roofs.
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
14. Place de la Concorde
The largest square in the French capital located in the eighth arrondissement of the city, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. The site of many prominent public executions, including the execution of King Louis XVI, during the French Revolution. Famous for the Luxor Obelisk (3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk), prestigious hotels in the vicinity, and two monumental fountains (Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves).
Address: 75008 Paris, France
15. Puy du Fou
A historical amusement park in Les Epesses, the heart of the Pays de la Loire region in Western France. The second most popular amusement park in France after Disneyland Paris, offers 26 main shows, each running for around 30-40 minutes.
Address: 85590 Les Epesses, France
16. Futuroscope
An amusement park located in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, near Poitiers. Famous for its high-tech attractions and unusual buildings with futuristic architecture. More than 30 experiences await Futuroscope visitors for an unforgettable stay with family or friends.
Address: Avenue René Monory, 86360 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France
17. Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
The Catholic Cathedral in Strasbourg, Alsace, France is still largely in Roman architecture but is widely considered to be one of the best examples of Gothic Rayonnant architecture. The sixth highest church in the world and the highest extant structure built entirely in the Middle Ages.
Address: Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France
18. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. There are rib cabinets and flying supports, large and colorful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of carved decorations distinguish it from the previous Roman style.
Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
19. Astérix Park
An amusement park in France, based on the Asterix comic book series by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. The second-largest amusement park in the country after Disneyland Paris and its 14 million annual visitors. Combining rides and themes from historic cultures such as Gauls, Romans, Ancient Greeks, and Ancient Egypt with an amazing visual style of story.
Address: 60128 Plailly, France
20. La Villette
The third-largest park in Paris, 55.5 hectares (137 are) in the area, is located on the northeast edge of the city. It has become a popular attraction for Parisians and international tourists. It has a museum, concert hall, live stage, and theater, as well as a playground for children, and thirty-five architectural excitement.
Address: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France
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21. ZooParc de Beauval
There are more than 10,000 animals on 40 hectares, which is one of the largest animal collections in France and Europe. The first zoo in France to present large cats, white tigers, and white lions, in the 1990s. Home to many rare species in France, such as okapi and tree kangaroos, or even unique, such as koalas and giant pandas.
Address: Avenue du Blanc, 41110 St Aignan, France
22. Panthéon
The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV's desire to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. When the regime changed, it changed roles as religious and patriotic monuments. It has become the final resting place for great writers, scientists, generals, church members, and politicians who have made French history.
Address: Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
23. Jardin des Plantes
Jardin Royal des Plantes médicinales, the main botanical garden in France. All parks and buildings containing, archives, libraries, greenhouses, zoos, works of art, and specimen collections are classified as national historical landmarks in France.
Address: 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France
24. Château de Chambord
One of the best-known châteaux in the world because it is very typical of French Renaissance architecture that blends traditional medieval French forms with classical Renaissance structures. It was built as a hunting lodge by Francis I, who maintained his royal residence in Château de Blois and Amboise.
Address: Château, 41250 Chambord, France
25. Wood of Vincennes
The largest public park in the city was created between 1855 and 1866 by Emperor Napoleon III. Next to the Château de Vincennes, the former residence of the King of France. Contains a British landscape park with four lakes, a zoo, an arboretum, a botanical garden, a racetrack, velodrome for bicycle races, and a campus of France's national sports and physical education institutions.
Address: Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris, France
26. Palais des Papes
The biggest Gothic palace in all of Europe because of its many architectural advantages. It became one of the most important in the world for the papal residence and seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. At present, it regularly functions as an exhibition center, its courtyard as the location of a performance center during the Festival d'Avignon, and home to the International Congress Center.
Address: Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
27. Sainte-Chapelle
Gothic-style royal chapel, in the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the kings of France until the 14th century, at Île de la Cité on the Seine River in Paris, France. One of the highest achievements of the period of Rayonnant Gothic architecture. Commissioned by King Louis IX of France to collect his Passion relics collection, including the Crown of Thorns.
Address: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
28. Machines of the Isle of Nantes
An art and culture project developed by the theater company La Machine, which tries to promote tourism in Nantes and the city as a place of creativity and fantasy. A combination of the world created by Jules Verne, Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical universe, and the industrial history of the French island of Nantes.
Address: Parc des Chantiers, Boulevard Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes, France
29. Palais Garnier
The 19th-century architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier Opera House, was built by Charles Garnier and opened in 1875. The 13th opera house in Paris since the introduction of the French opera by Louis XIV in 1669. Historic monuments opened to visitors during the daytime performances opera and dance.
Address: Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
30. Montparnasse Tower
The 210 meters (689 ft) office skyscraper is the 19th tallest building in the European Union. Designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, and Louis Hoym de Marien and built by Campenon Bernard. Floor 56 or which is 200 meters from the ground, has a restaurant called le Ciel de Paris. There is also a terrace on the top floor, open to the public to view the city.
Address: 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
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31. Les Invalides
The museum building as well as the monument, there is everything related to the history of the French military, as well as hospitals and retirement homes for war veterans, the original purpose of the building. Home to the Musée de l'Armée, the military museum of the French Army, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, and the Dôme des Invalides and the tombs of several French war heroes, especially Napoleon.
Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
32. Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
The popular Assumption Day pilgrimage site is the most visited in Marseille. Built on the foundation of an ancient fort at the highest natural point in Marseille. Consists of a lower church or cellar in the Roman style carved out of stone, and the church over the Neo-Byzantine style is decorated with mosaics.
Address: Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13281 Marseille, France
33. Grand Palais
Historic sites, exhibition halls, and museum complex located on the Champs-Élysées. Built-in the architectural style of Beaux-Arts as taught by the École des Beaux-Arts of Paris. Reflects the movement's taste for decoration through the stone facade.
Address: 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, France
34. Château de Chenonceau
One of the most famous Loire Valley châteaux. The Chenonceau Plantation was first mentioned in writing in the 11th century. With its early Gothic and Renaissance architecture, Château de Chenonceau and its gardens are open to the public. Classified as a Historical Monument since 1840 by the French Ministry of Culture.
Address: 37150 Chenonceaux, France
35. Nausicaä Center National de la Mer
The largest public aquarium in Europe which is described as the center of the scientific and technical discovery of the marine environment, with the main focus on the relationship between humans and the sea. Showcases the Shark Aquarium, Tropical Lagoon, Sea Lion Reservation, Tactile Pool, World Ocean, Submerged Forests, and Penguin Beach.
Address: Boulevard Sainte-Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
36. Pont Alexandre III
Arch deck of the bridge that stretches the river Seine in Paris. Connecting the Champs-Élysées area to those in the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Considered the most luxurious bridge in the city and classified as a French historical monument since 1975.
Address: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France
37. Parc National des Calanques
The only national park in Europe which is at the same time terrestrial, sea, and periurban. Coastal rivers and broad sea areas in the Mediterranean Sea, with several islands and one of the richest submarine canyons in the world. It offers spectacular views, rich flora and fauna, and endless outdoor activities.
Address: Bouches-du-Rhône, France
38. Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
Medieval fortress located in a strategic area on a rocky spur overlooking the Upper Rhine Plain. Consecutive forces from the Middle Ages to the Thirty Years' War. Many assume that the appearance of this fairytale castle resembles that of Neuschwanstein castle in Germany.
Address: 67600 Orschwiller, France
39. Bois de Boulogne
Large public parks are located along the western edge of Paris's 16th arrondissement, near the outskirts of Boulogne-Billancourt and Neuilly-sur-Seine. It has many interesting things to see such as two botanical gardens, the Château de Bagatelle, a zoo, and an amusement park, Domaine de Longchamp, the greenhouse complex, and many more.
Address: 75016 Paris, France
40. Place des Vosges
One of the oldest squares in Paris, and also one of the most beautiful. One of the most charming historical neighborhoods in the capital, with its rich cultural heritage and special atmosphere. There are many luxury homes in the 17th and 18th centuries that have been converted into internationally famous museums.
Address: Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France
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41. Pont du Gard
Roman bridge built in the first century and the highest of all Roman water channel bridges. The staging post is famous for travelers on the Grand Tour and is becoming increasingly famous as an important object of history and national pride in France.
Address: 400 Route du Pont du Gard, 30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
42. Zoo La Palmyre
The zoo at Les Mathes which offers visitors the opportunity to observe more than 1,600 animals of all types, divided into 145 species. Also watch the California sea lion show, and the smart parrot and parrot show.
Address: 6 Avenue de Royan, 17570 Les Mathes, France
43. Vanoise National Park
The French national park between the Tarentaise valley and the Maurienne valley in the French Alps contains the Vanoise massif. Famous for its population of Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), which is the symbol. There are also several species of mammals and birds that live around the park.
Address: Savoie, France
44. Grévin Museum
The wax museum in Paris located on Grand Boulevard. Contains around 450 characters arranged in scenes from French history and modern life. It presents a panoramic view of French history from Charlemagne to Napoleon III and bloody scenes of the French Revolution.
Address: 10 Boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
45. Château de Fontainebleau
One of the medieval castles of the greatest French empire which was the residence of French kings from Louis VII to Napoleon III. It was used as a national museum in 1927 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
Address: 77300 Fontainebleau, France
46. Cévennes National Park
The national park located in the south of France, in the Cévennes mountainous region. Part of The Causses and Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes several mountains and plateaus namely Mont Lozère, Mont Aigoual, and Causse Méjean.
Address: Gard, France
47. Pyrénées National Park
The French National Park which is located along the border of France and Spain has beautiful views of the mountains and offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, to observing wildlife. Being a natural heritage site without barriers or fences where animals are truly free and to preserve biodiversity and landscapes.
Address: Pyrenees, France
48. Pont Neuf
The oldest bridge on the river Seine that stands to the west (downstream) point Île de la Cité. Consisting of two spans, the bridge connects the Musée du Louvre, Rue de Rivoli and the Tour Saint-Jacques with Rue Dauphine, Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Germain-des-Pres.
Address: 75001 Paris, France
49. Château Royal d'Amboise
It is located high on a hill in the city of Amboise and is a royal residence that is favored and widely rebuilt. Several literary figures and artists have been invited here, such as Leonardo da Vinci whose tomb is in the castle along with a statue for artists in the park.
Address: Montée de l'Emir Abd el Kader, 37400 Amboise, France
50. MuCEM - Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
The National Museum of France which is part of Marseille, the European Capital of Culture. The museum is devoted to exhibitions of European and Mediterranean civilizations. A permanent collection that maps historical and cultural cross-fertilization in the Mediterranean valley.
Address: 1 Espl. J4, 13002 Marseille, France
51. Château des ducs de Bretagne
Large fortress located in the city of Nantes and functioned as the center of the historic province of Brittany until its separation in 1956. It became the residence of the Brittany nobles between the 13th and 16th centuries, later becoming the residence of Breton of the French Monarchy.
Address: 4 Place Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes, France
52. Écrins National Park
One of ten French national parks that cover high mountain areas, with high peaks, field glaciers, glacier valleys, alpine grasslands, subalpine forests, and lakes. Its borders are mostly by the Massif des Ecrins, bounded by the main valleys.
Address: Grenoble, France
Well, that's a list of some famous places in France and often become the main tourist attraction for visitors. If you go to France, where do you think you want to visit?
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