France has long since been a mainstay for many holidaymakers however most people tend to venture to the same places over and over again, while some of those places are necessary staples of any holiday in France.
Here’s a list inclusive of said staple destinations and quite a few rarely-considered holiday destinations!
1.) Mont-St-Michel
Why? The beautiful medieval Mont-St-Michel Abbey is more than enough reason to visit this quaint little town. A visit to Mont-St-Michel transports you to a time from far far away.
Read more: Reasons to visit Mont Saint Michel
2.) Cannes
Why? Aside from the potential to party with celebrities during the film festival (good luck with that one!), it’s a stunning harbour city with lots of decadent food and shopping.
Read more: Best beach holiday destinations in France
3.) Paris
Why? Because it’s Paris darn it! 🙂 Hehehe! 🙂 It’s gonna be done – no need for explanations here.
Read more: Best things to do in Paris
4.) Nice
Why? Because it’s nice! Like REALLY nice! In all seriousness though, the weather is great and it’s one of those more decadent holiday locations in France.
Read more: Best things to do in Nice
5.) Biarritz
Why? Stunning beach and amazing seaside city
Read more: Best beach holiday destinations in France
6.) Loire Valley
Why? Wine! So. Much. Wine.
7.) Lourdes
Why? Beautiful quaint town and a pilgrimage site for Catholics everywhere.
8.) Chamonix
Why? Skiing.
9.) Nimes
Why? You could mistake being here for being in Rome. It’s a fairly small little city in the South of France that packs in a surprising amount of sights!
10.) Lyon
Why? Stunning architecture and some of the tastiest food you’ll taste!
11.) Bordeaux
Why? Wine.ThatIsAll.
Read more: Best things to do in Bordeaux
12.) Arles
Why? Beautifully rustic and overflowing with stunning Roman sights, it’s like taking a step into the past!
13.) Verden Gorge
Why? So. Much. Beauty! It’s absolutely stunning and looks like something out of a painting or some unrealistically stunning postcard.
14.) Versailles
Why? Chock-a-block with UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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