For the next vacation, the ideal is to stay in France and explore its different magnificent places. Review of the most beautiful places to discover in France.

Best French tourist sites

 

Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe

A trip to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region allows tourists to travel the famous Mont Blanc mountain range. It is the highest point in the French Alps which has an altitude of 4809 m. This particularity allowed it to obtain the title of the highest peak in Western Europe, hence its nickname the “Roof of Europe”.

 

Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay

The bay where Mont-Saint-Michel is located is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is indeed an address not to be missed for observing the spectacle of the highest tides in continental Europe. One of the most visited monuments in France, the Mont-Saint-Michel abbey offers a maritime environment which houses a magnificent religious building from the Middle Ages.

 

La Dune du Pilat, a unique address to escape with friends

The Dune du Pilat route can guarantee a total change of scenery. It is among the most beautiful tourist sites in France that you must visit at least once in your life. Once on its summit, travel enthusiasts will have the privilege of admiring a breathtaking view of the ocean, the basin and the pine forest as far as the eye can see. This magnificent natural gem is located in the commune of Teste-de-Buch which overlooks the Arcachon basin. For information, the town of Pyla-sur-Mer in which the dune is located contains a seaside resort housing several neighborhoods.

 

The Château de Versailles, a historic monument listed by UNESCO

It turns out to be impossible to visit France without passing through the Château de Versailles. This monument has been listed as a world heritage site since 1979 and is one of the most beautiful architectural creations in France in the 17th century. The tour of this emblematic place and its Trianon estate can be done from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For your information, people with reduced mobility can easily access the area.

 

Puy-en-Velay, a historic departure point for Santiago de Compostela

The old town of Santiago de Compostela symbolizes the struggle of Spanish Christians against Islam. Very linked to its history, it has become a truly popular place of pilgrimage located in the northwest of Spain. To get there, the best starting point to discover is in the heart of Puy-en-Velay. It is indeed a legendary address that pilgrims have used for several centuries. Throughout their journey, they have the privilege of reliving Saint-Jacques in complete freedom while enjoying moments full of conviviality.

 

The castles of the Loire, only wonders to admire

A getaway to the Loire Valley allows tourists to set foot on one of the most beautiful castles of the Loire. These ancient royal buildings symbolize France's rich historical past, particularly during the French Renaissance. There are twenty of them and each has its own particularity if we only talk about the castle of the Dukes of Brittany. The latter was the first building built between the Loire and the Atlantic Ocean. Saint-Tropez, the historic city of the Côte d’Azur Want to spend an unforgettable vacation on the Côte d’Azur? A trip to Saint-Tropez allows you to experience a unique stay of its kind. Not only does this city offer French chic, but it is also one of the most visited addresses in France. Among its must-sees, we can mention the famous Pampelonne beach, the Camarat lighthouse, the Citadel, but above all the famous port of Saint-Tropez.