Tourist Attractions in France

France is the most popular tourist destination in the world, receiving 82 million foreign tourists annually. Visitors are attracted by the historical cities, beautiful countryside, and castles of the Loire Valley, Brittany and Normandy. In addition, France offers an acceptable climate, and some excellent beaches on the French Riviera, the Atlantic coast and the island of Corsica, and the possibilities and wide for winter sports, particularly in the Alps and the Pyrenees, as well as the rich culture in nutrients, which are among the most famous in the the world .

Regions top tourist attractions in France:

Chartres Cathedral

It has been maintained Chartres Cathedral in Chartres as one of the finest examples of French High Gothic style. Originally the majority Thtob the stained glass windows that have remained unchanged so far, while the architecture has seen only minor changes since the early 13th century.

Dune Bella

Dune Bella is located in the Arcachon Bay area, which is the longest sand dunes in Europe. At the top of the dune there is a stunning display with the Atlantic coast and the entrance of the bay on one side and the large pine forest on the other.

Palais des Papes

Palais des Papes is one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in the world, it was built Palace Papes (Pope's Palace) when Pope Clement V abandoned Rome in 1309 and settled in Avignon. 3 meters (10 feet) with thick walls.

Chateau de Chambord

Château is the second most visited in France (after Versailles), a masterpiece of the French Renaissance. The construction of the Chateau de Chambord in 1519 by King Francois I to be able to hunt in the nearby forests. It Contains 440 rooms for cooling and widespread because it is unpopular chateau as actual residence and François I and I stayed here for a period of not less than 40 days.

Gorge du Verdon

Gorge du Verdon stretches about 25 kilometers (15 miles) and rises 700 meters astonishing about (2300 feet) below the Verdon River. The river, which is named after the stunning emerald green color, is one of the most beautiful features of the Gorge du Verdon. There are opportunities for water sport, which include kayaking, sailing and water skiing.

Mont St. Michel

Mont-Saint-Michel tide is a small island located off the coast of Normandy. It has been well-preserved and standing in the rocky island, surrounded by winding streets twisted and architecture of the medieval city.

Palace of Versailles

Built in 1624 by Louis XIII, and the Palace of Versailles remained the official residence of the kings of France until October 1789, when the royal family was forced to return to Paris during the French Revolution.

CHAMONIX

Chamonix is ​​a famous ski resort in the French Alps at the foot of Mont Blanc. It was a site for the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. In winter skiers accepted on a global level and push themselves to the limits on the slopes of the most challenging in Europe, while in the summer months Chamonix is ​​the place for climbers Alps.

St Tropez

Located on the French Riviera, it is known as St Tropez famous and very rich for the visitors in the summer. The pitch was called from JETSET, and supermodels. Far from the peak time in the summer there are a few celebrities accept this picturesque village.

Eiffel tower

The Eiffel Tower is an important symbol of the landmarks of Paris, which is one of the most major tourist attractions in France. The tower was built by Gustave Eiffel in the International Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Since its construction has been visiting more than 200 million visited the Eiffel Tower, making it the most visited paid tourist attraction in the world.