France is a country full of cultural heritage you can discover, old castles from the Middle Ages, or amazing beaches. If you are going to spend your holidays here – or still trying to get convinced to go there – we will show you the best places to visit in France with its most charming towns. Are you ready to discover them?
The best places to visit in France
Castelnou
Castelnou is a town that is located 20 kilometres from Perpignan which is the capital of Pyrénées-Orientales department, in the south of France. When you enter this town, you’ll feel like walking straight back in time through its picturesque streets running along the city wall and the castle. Climb the castle in order to have an amazing view of the town. The medieval touch is not the only reason why it is visited by so many tourists, in summer the town is surrounded by an intense green colour which gives you magnificent views…
Colmar
This unique town is located in Elzas, in the department of Bas-Rhin. The area is mostly known for the Parc Naturel des Vosges, a natural area declared by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in 1989. One of the places to visit in Elzas in the charming town of Colmar, where we’ll find houses with beautiful paintings and carvings. A part of the town is known as Petit Venise due to the canal with reflections of the unique houses in its water, some of the houses located here even still have medieval washing places. You can walk through this town for hours, you’ll discover something new on every corner – even better during Christmas when the town turns into a real life Christmas Card.
Rochefort-en-Terre
It is a historic town of houses with wooden sides, old stones and a large history. The most impressive symbol of this town is the castle located above the town. Rochefort-en-Terre Castle was built in the 12th century by the lords of Rochefort and rebuilt in the 14th century since it was destroyed by wars. Nowadays, you can visit the castle and also the Naïa Museum of Fantastic Arts that is located within. In summer, when the colourful flowers are in bloom, the medieval looks are even more unique and fascinating. Besides that, the streets are dotted with artists and craftspeople: potters, a candle maker, a toymaker… – stroll through this town for hours and discover all its historic secrets.
Chamonix
Chamonix is located in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It is a city with lots of things to do besides being one of the oldest ski resorts in France. If you would like to discover the mountainous area, you can take the De Aiguille du Midi: a mountain lift that goes up to 3777 metres. With the Montenvers Mer de Glace train you can explore the glacier Montenvers, or take the cable car to Le Brévent, a beautiful natural park at 2525 meters altitude. You will be amazed by its unique natural environment. In addition, Chamonix is a charming town with crowded streets, white with brown houses and cheese shops everywhere.
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Annecy
Annecy is definitely the pearl of the Alps, located between the mountains and Lake Annecy. Also here you’ll find many green areas, such as Jardins de l’Europe and Jardins de l’Impérial Palace. In summer, people come here to enjoy the sun and for the moorings for boats. In the centre you’ll find Palais de l’Isle and the castle, the two oldest buildings of Annecy. The town has a typical medieval look and the small branch of the Thiou – the river that runs through Annecy – that runs along the buildings makes it even more authentic. In addition, you should visit the aforementioned Lake Annecy, an area of 27 square kilometres where you can practise many water sports. And above all, take a deep breath when you are capturing all these new impressions, they will stay with you forever.
Èze
Èze is a town located in the South of France, nearby the well-known city of Nice. The most important characteristic of Èze is the view of the surrounding environments. It is located on a 425 metres cliff. They say the town was once a colony of the Greeks, but later it belonged to the Romans. In addition, it also has been in the hands of the Moors, Turkish and French troops. Thus, many influences can be found in this historic town that has been able to create their own authentic image.
These are the best places to visit in France, do you have a favourite? France is a country where you can spend the kind of vacation that you like due to its diversity. Like a luxury holiday in Côte d’Azur or a skiing holiday in the Mont Blanc. When do you start planning to discover these best places to visit in France?