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cities in france to visit
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for this list we're looking at the most
elegant atmospheric and
iconic cities across the most romantic
country in western europe
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number 10 la rochelle if you're
fascinated by medieval and renaissance
architecture
la rochelle has been virtually untouched
by time
the city is defined by three historic
towers in particular
the chain tower the lantern tower and
the san nicola tower
which guard la rochelle's port the old
harbor resides in the city's heart
providing one of france's most
sensational seaside views
not to mention some of its finest
seafood
along the old port la rochelle's old
town is lined with various other
landmarks that'll transport you back to
another century
the best way to explore la rochelle is
riding a bike through the calming
streets
along the way make a few stops at the
local shops
restaurants and aquarium number nine
dijon this commune hosts a wide array of
historic buildings and townhouses
from capetian gothic and renaissance
periods
the church of notre dame of dijon is an
especially captivating sight
even if it's not the most famous notre
dame in france
while the city itself is an accentual
marvel the musee de bozar de dijon is a
main attraction for art enthusiasts
part of the gothic ducal palace the
museum features works by titian
lorenzo lotto and various other
renaissance artists
the tombs of the dukes of burgundy is
the most extraordinary exhibit however
containing the tombs of john the
fearless margaret of bavaria
and fill up the bold also before your
trip is over
be sure to try something with dijon
mustard
number eight biarritz although the
architecture and food are two of
france's greatest draws
it's also home to some of europe's most
ravishing beaches
being located on the bay of biscay
biaritz is one of the premier spots for
surfing
as a matter of fact it's where surfing
was introduced to europe
in addition to its six beaches the city
includes a seafront aquarium
a museum of ocean exhibits and a
historic lighthouse on the peninsula's
edge
it's like this entire city has an under
the sea theme but the most
enthralling landmark is the joche de la
vierge topped with a virgin mary statue
this rock formation is accessible
through a lengthy metal bridge
with waves crashing below there's a
dramatic view from
every angle number 7 lil
among france's biggest and busiest urban
areas lille has no shortage of landmarks
to see
the grand place stands out as lille's
main square
bustling with social activity at the
center resides the column of the goddess
commemorating the city's resistance
during the siege of 1792 the grand place
is also distinguished by a towering
ferris wheel that provides an exquisite
view of the city
of course the best vantage point is
arguably from atop the city hall belfry
which stretches up over 300 feet
your journey is just beginning as the
old stock exchange
ballet de bozar and lil zoo all demand
your attention
to embrace the big city transportation
we'd recommend getting around
using european metropolis of lille
number six
strasbourg you can make your way from
germany to strasbourg by crossing a
bridge over the rhine river
strasbourg is made of many famed bridges
such as the barrage volvo
from this landmark you can get a
stunning view of the poncuvar
which consists of three bridges and four
towers
not too far away from there is the
strasbourg cathedral
once the tallest building in the world
while that record has since been
surpassed
several times this sandstone structure
is currently the world's
sixth tallest church and the second
tallest in france
in addition to being one of france's
largest cities strasbourg is an integral
part of the european union hosting the
european parliament
number five nice looking up the city
you'll probably assume it's nice based
on the name alone
while it's actually pronounced nice this
city is still
nice in every sense of the word it's
even nicknamed
nice la belle or nice the beautiful such
is to be expected from any city in the
french riviera
to get a divine taste of the
mediterranean sea spend a day swimming
strolling and cycling at the promenade
des anglais only a couple of minutes
away
is placemasina the city's main square
from there you can make your way to the
old town which is lined with cobblestone
streets
although you'll come for the coastal
tranquility the urban area occupies
landmarks like the musee matisse
and the saint nicola orthodox cathedral
number four
marseille while nice is the provence out
called dazur's second largest city
marseille has it topped since it's
france's second largest city overall
while there's much ground to cover we'd
suggest
starting off your journey on la canada a
famous avenue that stretches over a mile
to the old port of marseille
have you ever wanted to recreate a
classic scene from love actually
well then you'll definitely want to
visit a restaurant on old port
called bao de la marin which is where
jaime proposes to aurelia
or if classic literature is more your
forte you may be interested in seeing a
setting from the count of monte cristo
either way nothing competes with
exploring old port in person
number three leon about 200 miles from
marseilles
isn't quite as large however it does
have the second biggest metropolitan
area in france
it's also one of france's most expensive
cities but residents get their money's
worth in atmosphere and architecture
basilica of notre dame de fruviar the
tour metallic
and place belco are just some of the
historic sites that lyon is known for
above all else though leo is renowned
for gastronomy
which is where cuisine and culture
intersect the city is especially
celebrated for its sausages such as jose
de leon with the beaujolais and cote
d'iron
regions nearby expect to have some fine
wine with your meal too
number 2. bordeaux speaking of wine
bordeaux is the capital of the world for
the beverage
we can't think of a better spot for two
wine enthusiasts to have their honeymoon
you can base your entire trip around
wine tasting but if you're looking for a
bit more variety
bordeaux is also a sightseer's paradise
the place de la buurse
is located on the world's biggest
reflecting pool offering two amazing
sights for the price of one
have a brisk stroll across the pondopia
catch an opera at the gran teatro theft
auto
and marvel at the presence of the boldo
cathedral
number one paris if this list proves
anything
it's that there's a lot more to france
than just paris
that being said paris is france's most
revered city for good reason
chances are you've already heard of the
must-see attractions
the eiffel tower the louvre and the alta
triumph are all landmarks that every
tourist
must visit notre dame de paris while
still being rebuilt from the devastating
2019 fire
is worth passing by as well your trip to
paris
shouldn't be solely defined by the
obvious destinations though
it should be about opening yourself to
new experiences
paris is loaded with secrets that are
waiting to be discovered
the highlight of your trip might be a
little shop or restaurant
you happen upon while wandering down the
street
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