25+ Places to Visit Outside of Paris

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 outside of Paris!

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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 outside of Paris and often become the main tourist attraction for visitors. If you go to France, where do you think you want to visit?