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There are plenty of great places to visit in France, whether you like dramatic scenery, bustling cities or exotic islands. France is one of our absolute favourite countries in Europe, and it's a place we keep coming back to. Here are some places in France that we can definitely recommend.

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Great places in France - according to us

In this post, we're highlighting a number of places in France that we really like. We have chosen to limit ourselves to three places under each category, but it was certainly not easy to prioritise. There are so many nice places in France.

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3 x nature in France

France offers beautiful, dramatic and varied scenery. From fabulous beaches to caves and fascinating rock formations.

Camaret-sur-mer

Brittany, in north-west France, is stunningly beautiful with a dramatic coastline facing the wild sea. We found it most beautiful in Camaret-sur-Mer. What a view!

Gorges du Verdon

The Gorges du Verdon is a long canyon that drops 700 metres in places to the green-blue River Verdon, where you can travel by canoe or pedal boat. Around it are several charming medieval villages such as Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Castellane.

Ardèche

The Ardèche has another dramatic canyon with a long and winding green-blue river, where kayaking is popular. There are also plenty of caves in the area, such as Chauvet, where 36,000-year-old cave paintings have been found.

3 x islands in France

France is home to many beautiful islands. We've visited a bunch and it was hard to pick favourites, but here are three islands that we think shouldn't be missed.

Porquerolles

Island Porquerolles located off Hyeres in the south of France, is one of the three so-called 'golden islands'. It includes Notre Dame beach, which has sometimes been called the most beautiful beach in France. It's not hard to see why!

Port-Cros

The island of Port-Cros is another of the three 'golden islands'. Covered in lush greenery and lined with beautiful beaches, this island is reminiscent of the Caribbean. Here you can live a relaxed island life and drink mojitos at one of the bars in the harbour.

Corsica

Finally, we cannot fail to mention the large island of Corsica, one of our favourite places in Europe. Corsica is a stunningly beautiful island with dramatic mountains, untamed nature and white paradise beaches where you can swim in turquoise waters. There are also several nice towns, such as Calvi and Bonifacio.

3 x Cities in France

There are many fantastic and exciting cities in France, both large and small. Here is a presonal selection of three cities that we like.

Arles

Arles is a charming little town, full of history from Roman times. It has an impressive amphitheatre, which in its day could hold 25,000 spectators. Vincent van Gogh once lived and painted here, and Arles is still a popular city for artists.

Nice

If you want to experience the atmosphere of the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), head to Nice. Here you can stroll along the famous promenade, browse the cafés and shops in the Old Town, or sunbathe on the city's long beach.

Cannes

Cannes offers exclusive luxury yachts, casinos and champagne bars, as well as restaurants and shops for ordinary wallets. There is a cosy old town, a fine sandy beach and boat trips to the small island of Ile du Marguerite.

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3 x cosy towns in France

There are also plenty of smaller French towns that are cosy and charming. Many of these also have a lot of history to offer.

Honfleur

Honfleur is a charming little medieval town on the west coast of France. The medieval houses are tightly packed and the harbour is full of fishing boats. In the narrow streets you'll find plenty of seafood restaurants, and in the shops you can browse fresh seafood, mussels and oysters.

Concarneau

In Concarneu, Brittany, there is a walled town on the water that dates back to the 14th century. This fortified town, known as a 'ville close', consists of charming medieval buildings and narrow alleys. Today you can find small restaurants and cosy little shops here.

Sète

Sète is a charming harbour town located on a narrow spit of land on the Mediterranean coast, just south of Montpellier. Several canals run through the town and there are plenty of boats and outdoor cafés. The city feels almost like France's answer to Venice.

3 x attractions in France

Whether you're interested in art, history or architecture, there are plenty of places to visit in France. Here are three that we particularly liked.

Mont-Saint-Michel

UNESCO World Heritage Site Mont-Saint-Michel is located on the Mont-Tombe peninsula, rising mightily from the sea, on the border between Normandy and Brittany. As well as a monastery, it has a church and winding streets with restaurants and shops.

War memories in Normandy

Normandy has a beautiful coastline with long sandy beaches and a dramatic history from World War II, when the Allies carried out Operation Overlord and the Normandy landings. There are many war memorials, such as in Arromanches where you can see the breakwaters used in the war.

Carcassonne

Carcassonne is not only a board game but also a French medieval city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This fortified city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by around three million tourists every year. Be prepared for a big dose of the Middle Ages!

More tips for great places in France?

Do you have more tips on places to visit in France? Which places are at the top of your France list?

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Nils-Åke says:

Oradour-Sur-Glane is preserved for posterity. The burnt town is a horrible reminder of the war's progress.

11 July 2020 - 8:40

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  Helena says:
  
  I have heard about that place. Terrible but important, would love to visit!
  
  02 December 2020 - 9:58
  
Ama de casa says:

France is really a fantastic country, not least to camp in. You don't need a camping map, the campsites are everywhere 🙂.
Too bad they talk so strangely... 😉.

11 July 2020 - 9:53

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  Helena says:
  
  Haha, yes a little "strange" they talk, but beautiful! 🙂
  
  02 December 2020 - 9:59
  
Lena in Wales says:

Many familiar places and some unfamiliar ones.
I like the area of Camarc. Aigues-Mortes is also such a nice little town. Have lived nearby and there are so many wonderful little places there, not tourist resorts, just nice little places.
Generally speaking, I prefer small towns to big ones, so I like Honfleur and Séte, both beautiful and historically interesting.
The invasion coast is special.
There are so many wonderful places in France, it's hard to choose.
Have a nice weekend!

11 July 2020 - 10:12

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  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for even more tips! We really want to go to France again and see more!!!! 🙂
  
  02 December 2020 - 10:00
  
BP says:

France is an absolutely fantastic country with so many nice things to see and experience, not least food too.
Gorges du Tarn, Camarque with Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, Clermont-Ferrand, Cassis and so many more. Many of the places you list I have visited. Love France!

11 July 2020 - 20:39

Lena - good for the soul says:

France is a country I would like to see more of. I have only been to Paris many years ago. I imagine it is very beautiful "out in the country".

Hug Lena

15 July 2020 - 5:47

Mrs Kerstin says:

France is my favourite country in all categories! You mention many wonderful places, but if you have to mention another area, the Basque Country is fantastic with Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz and the nice villages further inland. And why not visit Île de Ré on the Atlantic coast, to name another fine destination. My only objection to your description is when you write that there is a sandy beach in Nice. It's not sand but pebbles - you really need proper bathing shoes if you're going to swim there unless you have very tender feet!

22 November 2020 - 20:59

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you also like France Kerstin! Thanks for more exciting tips! Thanks also for the comment about the beach in Nice. I have removed "sand" now so it only says beach, so it will be more correct!
  
  02 December 2020 - 9:58

Great places in France - 15 favourites

Great places in France - according to us

3 x nature in France

Camaret-sur-mer

Gorges du Verdon

Ardèche

3 x islands in France

Porquerolles

Port-Cros

Corsica

3 x Cities in France

Arles

Nice

Cannes

3 x cosy towns in France

Honfleur

Concarneau

Sète

3 x attractions in France

Mont-Saint-Michel

War memories in Normandy

Carcassonne

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