{"id":245761,"date":"2021-05-09T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/"},"modified":"2021-05-09T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-09T12:00:00","slug":"30-famous-landmarks-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"#30 famous landmarks in France"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32e993a6c64\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Landmarks_in_France_%E2%80%93_Paris\" >Landmarks in France \u2013 Paris<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Eiffel_Tower\" >Eiffel Tower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Notre_Dame_Cathedral\" >Notre Dame Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Avenue_des_Champs-Elysees_Paris\" >Avenue des\u00a0Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Paris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Arc_de_Triomphe\" >Arc de Triomphe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Louvre_Museum\" >Louvre Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Sacre_Coeur_Basilica\" >Sacre Coeur Basilica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Pantheon\" >Pantheon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Versailles_Palace\" >Versailles Palace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Landmarks_in_France_%E2%80%93_Provence\" >Landmarks in France \u2013 Provence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Pont_du_Gard\" >Pont du Gard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Palais_des_Papes_Avignon\" >Palais des Papes, Avignon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Palais_des_Festivals_des_Congres_Cannes\" >Palais des Festivals des Congr\u00e8s, Cannes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Other_famous_Landmarks_in_France\" >Other famous Landmarks in France<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Mont-Saint_Michel\" >Mont-Saint Michel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Cathedral_of_Saint_Stephen_in_Metz\" >Cathedral of Saint Stephen in Metz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Notre_Dame_Cathedral_de_Reims\" >Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Cite_de_Carcassonne\" >Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Chateau_de_Chambord\" >Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Chateau_de_Chantilly\" >Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Chateau_de_Fontainebleau\" >Ch\u00e2teau de Fontainebleau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Chateau_Chenonceau\" >Chateau Chenonceau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Strasbourg_Cathedral\" >Strasbourg Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Le_Petite_France_Strasbourg\" >Le Petite France, Strasbourg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#The_citadel_of_Bonifacio\" >The citadel of Bonifacio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Basilica_of_Note-Dame_de_Fourviere_Lyon\" >Basilica of Note-Dame de Fourviere, Lyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Giverny_Fondation_Claude_Monet\" >Giverny, Fondation Claude Monet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Viaduct_Millau\" >Viaduct Millau<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Natural_Landmarks_in_France\" >Natural Landmarks in France<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#_Pink_Granite_Coast_in_Brittany\" >\u00a0Pink Granite Coast in Brittany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#Dune_du_PIlat\" >Dune du PIlat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#_Gorge_du_Verdon_Provence\" >\u00a0Gorge du Verdon, Provence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/30-famous-landmarks-in-france\/#The_Calanques\" >The Calanques<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#30 famous landmarks in France<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">France is one of the most popular destinations worldwide. In fact, it\u2019s regularly the most visited country in the world. The number and diversity of<strong> landmarks in France<\/strong> play a huge role in this popularity. There are famous landmarks and lesser-known ones, there are natural landmarks and human-made landmarks, there religious and non-religious\u2026 there\u2019s something for everyone in France.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will explore the <strong>most famous landmarks in France<\/strong>, both natural and human-made. From the Eiffel tower to the Mont Blanc, from the Mont Saint-Michel to the Dune du Pilat! Though France is so packed with known monuments, historical buildings, and lovely natural areas, that\u2019s almost impossible to mention them all in a single post.<\/p>\n<p>We have visited France several times and know the country well. Still, to elaborate an article as complete as possible, we have invited a few fellow bloggers to contribute with some of their favorite <strong>landmarks in France<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_France_%E2%80%93_Paris\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_France_-_Paris\"><\/span>Landmarks in France \u2013 Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eiffel_Tower\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eiffel_Tower\"><\/span>Eiffel Tower<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By James Ian from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel<\/a> Collecting<\/p>\n<p>The Eiffel Tower is one of the main symbols of Paris and, with about 7 million visitors each year, it is the most visited fee-paying site in the entire world!<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the tower was the winner of a design competition for the Universal Exhibition. It debuted in 1889 and was an engineering marvel unparalleled at the time. With its unusual structure and iconic image, it remains a centerpiece of Paris. Indeed, at 324 meters, it is still the tallest structure in Paris to this day.<\/p>\n<p>The Eiffel Tower has inspired many imitations, including the Tokyo Tower in Japan, the Paris Las Vegas casino in the US and copies in China and Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>While not a UNESCO World Heritage listed site in its own right, the Eiffel Tower is nonetheless a significant part of the Banks of the Seine in Paris\u2019 1991 UNESCO designation. The tower is lauded as one of Paris\u2019 architectural masterpieces and cited for its cultural significance as a living testimony of the universal exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>The tower sits on the banks of the Seine just across the river from the Trocadero and at the end of the long stretch of lawn, the Champ de Mars.\u00a0 There are incredible panoramic views of Paris from the top. The tower has three levels, and you can take an elevator or climb the stairs to the first two levels, and then take another elevator up to the top for the best views.\u00a0 There are restaurants on the lower two levels for an incredibly romantic meal.<\/p>\n<p>The Eiffel Tower is an engineering marvel, one of the most famous landmarks of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelcollecting.com\/france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">France<\/a>,\u00a0and a true icon of the city. Plus, for five minutes each hour from dark until 1:00 am daily, it twinkles!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In France - Paris\" class=\"wp-image-21604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 1 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In France - Paris\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Eiffel-Tower-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 1 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Eiffel Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notre_Dame_Cathedral\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notre_Dame_Cathedral\"><\/span>Notre Dame Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Haley Blackall of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.haleyblackall.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">haleyblackall.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Our Lady of Paris\u2019, or Notre Dame cathedral, is widely recognized as another of the symbols of Parisian culture and more afar, the nation of France.\u00a0 The medieval catholic building is located on The \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9 (Island of the City) in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. The church can be reached on foot, bicycle, or car over the many bridges connecting the island to the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Originally erected in 1163 by the bishop of Paris Maurice de Sully, the French Gothic cathedral took over 100 years to build. The church was finished in 1345 and was constructed using progressive architecture such as the rib vault and flying buttress. The building also boasts large colourful rose windows.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Notre Dame has become famous for many reasons. Originally, the crowning of the infamous Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte took place in 1804. But what really gave rise to the popularity of the cathedrals is Victor Hugo\u2019s 1831 novel \u2018The Humpback of Notre Dame\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Notre Dame cathedral was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage site list in 1991 as part of the \u2018Paris, Banks of the Seine\u2019 ensemble. The group of quays, bridges, and buildings is regarded as geographical and historical structures that shape a distinctive example of outstanding metropolitan riverside planning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Landmarks In France\" class=\"wp-image-21572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 2 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Landmarks In France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Haley-Blackall-Notre-Dame-Paris-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 2 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Notre Dame Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avenue_des_Champs-Elysees_Paris\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avenue_des_Champs-Elysees_Paris\"><\/span>Avenue des\u00a0Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u00a0By Darcy Vierow from <strong>Plan, Ready, Go<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es in Paris is one of the most recognizable streets in the world and should find a place in your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/planreadygo.com\/paris-one-week-itinerary\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Paris itinerary<\/a>. It lies in Paris\u2019 8th<sup>\u00a0<\/sup>arrondissement and stretches 1.9 kilometers from Place de la Concorde in the east to the Arc de Triomphe on the western end.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The famous Bastille Day military parade is held every July 14 on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es. It\u2019s one of the largest and oldest military parades in the world. You\u2019ll also find many restaurants, theaters, shops and luxury and designer stores along this landmark street.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Though the street didn\u2019t take the name\u00a0Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\u00a0until the early 18th century, its history reaches back as far as\u00a01667 when it was designed to be an extension of the Jardin des Tuileries\u00a0and stretched\u00a0from the Tuileries Palace\u00a0(no longer there)\u00a0to the Rond-Point\u00a0(roughly the midpoint of\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es).\u00a0The avenue was extended in 1710\u00a0to its length now, ending at Place Charles de\u00a0Gaulle, location of the Arc de Triomphe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take the Paris Metro to Concorde (lines 1, 8 and 12) to get to the east end of the Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es. Stopping at Charles de Gaulle\u2013\u00c9toile (lines 1, 2, 6) will get you to the Arc de Triomphe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_631\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris.jpg\" alt=\"well known landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 3 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_631\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris.jpg\" alt=\"well known landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Champs-Elysees-Arc-de-Triomphe-Paris-150x92.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 3 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es and the Arc de Triomphe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arc_de_Triomphe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arc_de_Triomphe\"><\/span>Arc de Triomphe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Alice from\u00a0<strong>Adventures of Alice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris\u2019s most famous landmarks and has been around since 1806 when Napoleon commissioned architect Jean Chalgrin to build this incredible monument. He wanted it to commemorate his military victories, but it took over a decade to complete this colossal arch. Nowadays, the Arc De Triomphe is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris and a must-see during any\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofalice.com\/paris-3-day-itinerary\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Parisian itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The triumphal arch stands magnificently at the center of the elegant yet bustling square, Place Charles de Gaulle, and at the western end of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es. This makes it an excellent starting point for exploring the city, as it stands at the center of a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of concentric streets that radiate outward like spokes on a wheel. These streets are lined with caf\u00e9s and shops, and the Arch itself is also framed on three sides by two wings built during different periods that house museums.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not afraid of heights, then climb up onto the top of this beautiful monument. The structure stands at about 45 meters high and has a length of just over 50 meters. At the top, you\u2019ll be treated to 360-degree views of other landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and Sacre Coeur Basilica. These are some of the best views in Paris because you can also get the famous Eiffel Tower in the shot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Louvre_Museum\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Louvre_Museum\"><\/span>Louvre Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Karee from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ourwovenjourney.com\/\">Our Woven Journey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Louvre Museum in Paris is the largest museum in the world. It houses over 380,000 pieces of art, with 35,000 of them on display at any given time. It is so large, it\u2019s literally impossible to see every piece in a lifetime, let alone one visit! The Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci, is arguably the most famous painting in the museum.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t always a museum, though. The Louvre was originally built in 1190 as a fortress and later became a royal palace. It\u2019s been built, rebuilt, added on, and eventually became a museum in 1793. It was even used by the Germans to house stolen artifacts during WWII.<\/p>\n<p>The glass pyramid in front of the Louvre was built in 1989 and has become one of the most famous landmarks in all of Paris. Located in the heart of the city, nearly 10 million people a year visit the museum. Although the line to get in can be extremely long, visitors can purchase a ticket online and skip the line to buy the ticket in person.<\/p>\n<p>Although the history of the building itself is quite fascinating, it\u2019s the history on showcase inside the Louvre that puts it on the must-see list for people visiting France.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_682\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 4 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_682\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Museum-du-Louvre-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 4 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Louvre Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sacre_Coeur_Basilica\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sacre_Coeur_Basilica\"><\/span>Sacre Coeur Basilica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Mal from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rawmalroams.com\/\">Raw Mal Roams\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This 19th-century basilica, also known as Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, perched on Montmartre Hill, is one of the most stunning landmarks of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>The church was built in the 19th century by the French government after the defeat by the Prussian army following the Franco-Prussian war. Generous donations of the Parisians fully sponsored it. Sacre Coeur was designed by the artist Paul Abadie in a romano-byzantine architectural style, with large domes being its main feature.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Sacre Coeur is the second-highest point in the city, boasting some spectacular vistas over Paris stretching for many kilometres. The church is roman-catholic, and it is the most visited church in Paris after Notre Dame.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit the basilica is early in the morning or late afternoon. At these times, the church is less busy, and if you\u2019re planning to take photos, the light will be less harsh than during the day. There are no entrance fees to go inside the church, but it\u2019s an active place of worship, so be respectful to others praying inside. If you want to go up to the top for even better views, it costs 5 euros.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The basilica is surrounded by a lovely park with benches where you can take a break and relax. The closest metro station to Sacre Coeur is Anvers on line 2.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_720\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 5 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_720\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sacre-Coeur-Basilica-France-150x105.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 5 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Sacre Coeur Basilica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantheon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pantheon\"><\/span>Pantheon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u00a0By Antoine and Marielle from <strong>Offbeat Escapades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pantheon is one of the most well-known landmarks of France due to its symbolic representation of French Culture. This imposing building was built in 1758 and is home to various exceptional French men and women who sacrificed their lives for the country or contributed to the Republic in some recognizable manner. Some of these notable individuals include Victoria Hugo, Maria Curie, and Jean Moulin, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the Latin Quartier, there are many<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/offbeatescapades.com\/places-to-stay-in-paris-close-to-everything\/\">\u00a0places to stay in Paris close to everything<\/a>\u00a0so that you can be within walking distance to the Pantheon.<\/p>\n<p>When you arrive and tour around the building, you will surely be impressed by its Neoclassical architecture featuring Gothic design, grand columns, and wide spaces. The facade is also a marvel to behold, reminiscent of the Pantheon found in Rome.<\/p>\n<p>Last but not the least, what makes the Pantheon unique is that you can witness stunning views of Paris from its rooftop.\u00a0Although it takes about 276 steps to get to the top of this landmark, the experience is so worth it as it provides you with the most beautiful panoramic scenes of all of the city. As such, it is recommended to visit during the sunset hours to get the best photographs of the city. Entrance fees range from 9 to 11 euros per adult.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of France\" class=\"wp-image-21656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 6 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Offbeat-Escapades-Pantheon-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 6 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Pantheon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versailles_Palace\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Versailles_Palace\"><\/span>Versailles Palace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Rosie Fluskey from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/flyingfluskey.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Flying Fluskey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located just 40 minutes from Central Paris is an architectural masterclass in extravagance. Chateau Versailles (the Palace of Versailles). From your initial arrival at the golden gate, you will be whisked into a world that seems like a fairytale. As magical as it seems, it was actually the main home to the French Royal Court for around 100 years. The small chateau had to be extended twice to make room for them, leading to an ostentatious blend of styles. French Baroque was created here, so gilded mirrors, flocked wallpaper and heavily brocaded furniture pieces grace nearly every Royal Apartment. There used to be a large number of solid silver items to go alongside these, but they were sold off to meltdown and reclaim funds. Stretching from the back of the palace is a huge formal garden with its magical dancing fountains.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO has deemed Versailles a world heritage site, citing its stunning Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Battles, and Royal Opera as special points of interest within the complex. It has been an important place in history for hundreds of years. Not only was it the final home of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, but the Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors to mark the end of WWI.<\/p>\n<p>To reach Versailles, hop aboard and RER C train and rice for roughly 40 minutes until you reach Ch\u00e2teau Rive Gauche station. The site is just a short walk from the station.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_698\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France.jpg\" alt=\"France famous landmarks\" class=\"wp-image-21596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 7 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_698\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France.jpg\" alt=\"France famous landmarks\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Versailles-in-France-150x102.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 7 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Versailles Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_France_%E2%80%93_Provence\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmarks_in_France_-_Provence\"><\/span>Landmarks in France \u2013 Provence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pont_du_Gard\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pont_du_Gard\"><\/span>Pont du Gard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Bridget from The Flashpacker<\/p>\n<p>Pont du Gard is a must-see on any\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theflashpacker.net\/one-week-in-provence-by-rail\/\">Provence itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Located\u00a0between\u00a0Uz\u00e8s and N\u00eemes\u00a0and towering almost 50 meters above the River Gardon (River Gard)<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>this unmissable French landmark is the tallest aqueduct bridge of the Roman world. Built around the year 50 AD and featuring 47 majestic arches (35 of which remain), Pont du Gard formed an essential part of an aqueduct that supplied water to the Roman city of N\u00eemes.<\/p>\n<p>It was designated\u00a0a UNESCO World Heritage site\u00a0in 1985 for its technical and artistic mastery. Pont du Gard is notable\u00a0for being constructed entirely with dry materials, without the need for masonry.<\/p>\n<p>Take time to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciate the Pont du Gard from different angles. Walk across the bridge itself and then explore the trails that run along each side of the river. There is also an on-site museum, which traces the history of the Roman aqueduct through artefacts, models, virtual reconstructions and multi<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>, plus a cinema showing a 13-minute film about the Pont du Gard.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to reach the Pont du Gard is by car. Alternatively, take\u00a0bus number 115 from Avignon\u2019s bus station. There are five buses a day and the last bus returns to Avignon shortly before 7 pm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In France - Provence\" class=\"wp-image-21567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 8 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks In France - Provence\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pont-du-gard-the-flashpacker-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 8 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Pont du Gard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palais_des_Papes_Avignon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palais_des_Papes_Avignon\"><\/span>Palais des Papes, Avignon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Nadine Maffre from<strong> Le Long Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most iconic landmarks in Provence is Avignon\u2019s Palais des Papes. Developed in stages from the 13th century, it housed Rome\u2019s Popes for only a century or so, but its grandeur\u00a0belies that fact. The Pope\u2019s Palace sits at the center of the historical heart of the city \u2013 which has been given UNESCO World Heritage status for its breadth\u00a0of well-preserved historical sites. The palace itself is one of the world\u2019s largest medieval gothic palaces and covers a hefty 15,000 sqm.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, it\u2019s one of\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lelongweekend.com\/top-things-to-do-in-avignon-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Avignon\u2019s key attractions<\/a>, and you don\u2019t have to use your imagination\u00a0to know what it once looked like on the inside, as you can take an interactive histopad tour which brings the palace to life before you.<\/p>\n<p>Tours are self-guided and take around an hour to complete \u2013 longer if you linger. Allow time to appreciate the view from the rooftop and perhaps sample the goodies on offer in the elevated cafe. Afterward, head down to the nearby Pont d\u2019Avignon, which predates the palace (you can buy a combined ticket for the two attractions). To get there, head into the center of Avignon via car, bus, or train. You can\u2019t miss the palace rising high above the terracotta rooftops of the town.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_684\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France.jpg\" alt=\"Most touristic landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 9 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_684\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France.jpg\" alt=\"Most touristic landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Palais-des-Papes-Avignon-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 9 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Palais des Papes in Avignon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palais_des_Festivals_des_Congres_Cannes\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palais_des_Festivals_des_Congres_Cannes\"><\/span>Palais des Festivals des Congr\u00e8s, Cannes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Ucman from <strong>BrownBoyTravels<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Palace of Festivals and Conferences (officially Palais des Festivals et des Congr\u00e8s) has the attention of the entire world every year in May when Cannes Film Festival lays its red carpet and arrive the glitterati, celebrities, and who\u2019s who of showbiz from the world around and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"France (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/brownboytravels.blog\/solo-trip-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">France<\/a>. Being invited to the Cannes Film Festival is a mark of true celebrity. The venue must match the grandeur and sophistication of the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The event has been happening since 1938 but the current building has been hosting the event since 1982. It is built in modernist style with sharp lines and the current building is located on the top of Boulevard de la Croisette, on the east side from Cannes Port. It is a short walk to the labyrinth of old market of Cannes and a busy place.<\/p>\n<p>The building has been updated to high tech facilities with 18 auditoriums and exhibition space of 35,000 sq. metres.<\/p>\n<p>It is not commonly known but apart from the festival and multiple conferences, the building also hosts the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and NRJ Music awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">[Editors note] Calanques National Park and Verdon Gorge are also located in Provence but were included in the Natural Landmarks, as they are some of the most famous natural landmarks in France.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_famous_Landmarks_in_France\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_famous_Landmarks_in_France\"><\/span>Other famous Landmarks in France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mont-Saint_Michel\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mont-Saint_Michel\"><\/span>Mont-Saint Michel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Victoria from<strong>\u00a0Guide your Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guideyourtravel.com\/mont-saint-michel\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Mont-Saint Michel<\/a> is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Normandie in the north of France. This incredible structure is located on a small island in an estuary. Most of the time, Mont-Saint Michel isn\u2019t actually surrounded by water, so you can walk there easily. In recent years a bridge was built that lets tourists make their way to the island. It takes around 45 minutes to walk, but there are also complimentary shuttle buses available. Visiting Mont-Saint Michel is free but to visit the historic abbey you have to pay 11\u20ac. If you\u2019re a European Citizen under the age of 25, you do not have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to get to Mont-Saint Michel is by car. There is parking available on the mainland, where the shuttle buses leave. The island is gorgeous, with ancient architecture and incredible views. Definitely make sure to pack your camera when you visit Mont-Saint Michel. It can get quite crowded during the summer so going early in the morning is highly advisable. It will be very hot during the summer months, and especially the walk to Mont-Saint Michel will take a lot of energy. Pack plenty of water and put on sunscreen to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_881,h_413\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Famous Landmarks In France\" class=\"wp-image-8251\" width=\"881\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_800\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-520x244.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 10 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_881,h_413\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France.jpg\" alt=\"Cool Famous Landmarks In France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-8251\" width=\"881\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_800\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_520\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Vist-San-Michel-France-520x244.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 10 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Mont-Saint Michel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cathedral_of_Saint_Stephen_in_Metz\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cathedral_of_Saint_Stephen_in_Metz\"><\/span>Cathedral of Saint Stephen in Metz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Martina &amp; J\u00fcrgen from \u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.placesofjuma.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">PlacesofJuma<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the most beautiful monuments of France is located in the city of Metz: La cath\u00e9drale Saint-\u00c9tienne\u00a0de\u00a0Metz, known in English as the Cathedral of Saint Stephen. The builders designed this extraordinary monument already 800 years ago, creating then the third largest cathedral in France. It is located directly in the old town and can be easily visited via a city walk.<\/p>\n<p>This imposing church building was built for 300 years, between 1220 and 1520 and is still considered one of the most spectacular Gothic church buildings in the country. This landmark is most famous for its 42-meter high interior and the approximately 6500 m\u00b2 of stained glass, which earned the church the nickname \u201cLa lanterne du Bon Dieu \u201cmeaning the lantern of the dear God. This was designed from the 13th to the 20th century by Hermann von M\u00fcnster, Thi\u00e9bault de Lixheim, Valentin Bousch, Jacques Villon or even Marc Chagall.<\/p>\n<p>Although the church is not on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this cultural monument was classified as a historical monument in 1930 and is therefore protected. Numerous events like concerts, exhibitions, conferences, tours are taking place in the building and invite people to discover this Cathedral.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting well known landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 11 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting well known landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Saint-Stephen-in-Metz-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 11 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Cathedral of Saint Stephen in Metz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notre_Dame_Cathedral_de_Reims\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notre_Dame_Cathedral_de_Reims\"><\/span>Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Jane and Duncan from To Travel Too<\/p>\n<p>The Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims (Our Lady of Reims), also known as the Reims Cathedral, is located at Place du Cardinal Lucon in Reims.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totraveltoo.com\/driving-the-champagne-route-of-france-a-one-week-awesome-itinerary\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Reims<\/a> is the perfect day trip from Paris Gare de L\u2019est Station taking just 46 minutes on the TGV.<\/p>\n<p>The Cathedral began construction in the 13<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century and was completed in the 15<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century and was constructed in the High Gothic style.<\/p>\n<p>Reims Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the location of the coronation of 33 Kings of France over 1000 years, including the famous coronation of Charles VII in 1429 in the presence of Joan of Arc.<\/p>\n<p>The Reims Cathedral was dedicated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.<\/p>\n<p>When you visit during the summer months, one of the Reims Cathedral highlights is the Reve de Couleurs.\u00a0 There are two shows, 25 minutes each evening from the end of May to the end of August. The Light Show highlights the construction of the Cathedral as well as the many statues inside the Cathedral. Check at the Tourist Office for the starting times as it depends on the timing of sunset throughout the summer months.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1000,h_667\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims.jpg\" alt=\"Cute landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1000\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 12 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1000,h_667\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims.jpg\" alt=\"Cute landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1000\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cathedral-of-Reims-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 12 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Notre Dame Cathedral de Reims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cite_de_Carcassonne\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cite_de_Carcassonne\"><\/span>Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Elisa from <strong>France Bucket List<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelfrancebucketlist.com\/cite-de-carcassonne-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/a>, in the Occitanie region, is a fascinating landmark in Southern France. This ensemble of medieval castle and citadel surrounded by impressive ramparts is listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1997.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne\u00a0was built in the 12th on the ruins of previous Gallo Roman structures, with later additions in the 13th and 14th centuries. During the Crusades, Carcassonne supported the Cathars \u2013 a Christian movement declared as heresy by the Catholic Church \u2013 and the Pope\u2019s troops badly damaged the Cit\u00e9. After many years abandoned, the Cit\u00e9 was restored in the 19th century by the famous architect Viollet-le-Duc. He is responsible for Carcassonne\u2019s pointed towers so typical of the North of France!<\/p>\n<p>A stroll around Carcassonne\u2019s narrow streets and medieval buildings is like a step back in time. Inside the castle, there\u2019s a small museum about the Cathars, and it is also possible to climb to the top of the walls and do the tour. From there, the views over the lower city and the plains are amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Carcassonne is also one of the must-stops along the Cathar Route. This tourist route in Southern France explores the main sites related to the Cathars: medieval castles, citadels, villages, and abbeys. This area is also famous for the cassoulet, a delicious regional dish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_770\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France.jpg\" alt=\"France landmarks\" class=\"wp-image-21607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 13 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_770\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France.jpg\" alt=\"France landmarks\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Carcassonne-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 13 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Chambord\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Chambord\"><\/span>Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located in Chambord, in the Loire Valley, the Chambord palace (or Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord) is one of the most iconic castles in the world, easily recognizable by almost everyone because of its unique features blending traditional French medieval designs with classical renaissance structures. Despite never being finished, it is the biggest castle in the Loire valley.<\/p>\n<p>It took 28 years to construct the Chambord (1519\u20131547), and despite its size, it was mostly a hunting lodge, not the official residence. The castle\u2019s design changed a lot during its construction, and there are still many doubts about who actually designed it. Several names are mentioned, including Leonardo da Vinci. One of the most famous features of the castle is the double-spiral staircase which is said to be inspired by da Vinci\u2019s work (or even designed by him).<\/p>\n<p>The Chambord is one of the most famous French landmarks, and visiting it is at least a half-a-day job. The castle is huge, and the grounds and gardens surrounding also deserve our attention as they make a wonderful experience. The gardens were fully restored to the original designs, based on paintings of the time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_651\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 14 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_651\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"Amazing landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chambord-Chateaux-of-the-Loire-Valley-150x95.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 14 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Ch\u00e2teau de Chambord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Chantilly\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Chantilly\"><\/span>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Norbert from<strong><\/strong><strong> World in Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly is one of the most beautiful castles in Northern France. It is located 45 kilometers north of Paris, connected to the French capital by direct trains. Therefore, it is one of the most popular<strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/worldinparis.com\/best-day-trips-from-paris\" class=\"rank-math-link\"> day trips from Paris<\/a><\/strong>, very easy to organize without a guided tour.<\/p>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly is not a royal castle. Still, its beauty and picturesque location \u2013\u00a0\u00a0in the middle of a pond -, attracted kings and queens who enjoyed lavish parties organized by its owner.<\/p>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly\u2019s last owner, the Prince of Cond\u00e9, was very interested in arts and literature. His collection of paintings is one of the most important collections in France, only second to the Louvre Museum, and it is displayed in the same way the prince showed it to his guests.\u00a0The library and reading room are also wonderful, with an interesting collection of rare books.<\/p>\n<p>The castle is surrounded by magnificent gardens in French and English styles. The French-style garden was designed by Andr\u00e9 le Notre, the same landscape designer that created the Versailles Gardens. The English-style garden is more recent, and it includes a hamlet like in Versailles.<\/p>\n<p>Trains to Chantilly leave from Paris Gare du Nord hourly. The journey lasts 40 minutes, one way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks you should visit in France\" class=\"wp-image-21610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 15 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_683\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France.jpg\" alt=\"Landmarks you should visit in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chantilly-France-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 15 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Ch\u00e2teau de Chantilly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Fontainebleau\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_de_Fontainebleau\"><\/span>Ch\u00e2teau de Fontainebleau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Kenny Chow from Knycx Journeying<\/p>\n<p>Fontainebleau is a popular destination for a getaway among Paris locals and a perfect day trip for travelers because of its proximate location, historic value, and natural forest. The Ch\u00e2teau de Fontainebleau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a hidden gem in Paris backyard. The city of Fontainebleau is merely 45-minute away from Central Paris\u2019 Gare du Lyon by train; Another great way to get there is by rental car so that you can explore the area at your own pace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/knycxjourneying.com\/a-hidden-gem-in-pariss-backyard\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Ch\u00e2teau de Fontainebleau<\/a>\u00a0is a must-see location as the site is extravagantly decorated through centuries of expansion and remodeling, serving as the imperial residences of several French Kings from Louis VII to Napoleon III. Check out the many apartments, halls, and chapels \u2013 each of them has its own signature and is distinctive by looking at the paintings, the furniture, and the wallpaper.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The palace is considered one of the French King\u2019s favorites residences because it is surrounded by a historic forest and a beautifully crafted Italian Renaissance garden. The garden is open to the public for free all year round. The English Garden (the Pine Garden) features beautiful landscaping, ornamental rocks, exotic trees, and winding pathways. The Grand Parterre is the largest French-style formal garden in Europe, with 45,000 flowering plants and a 1,200 meters long canal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_645\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 16 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_645\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Fontainebleau-France-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 16 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Ch\u00e2teau de Fontainebleau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_Chenonceau\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chateau_Chenonceau\"><\/span>Chateau Chenonceau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Monique from <strong>Trip Anthropologist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the Palace of Versaille,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tripanthropologist.com\/castle-chenonceau-loire-chateau-powerful-women\/\">Ch\u00e2teau Chenonceau<\/a>\u00a0is the most visited castle in France. This is for three main reasons. Firstly, it is an easy day trip from Paris by train or car. Paris is 214 km away. The ch\u00e2teau itself is located 5 km from the village of Chenonceau.<\/p>\n<p>The second reason is that the Ch\u00e2teau Chenonceau lies in the heart of the Loire Valley, the former hunting grounds of the French Kings. The Ch\u00e2teau is 40 km from Tours which is a major hub for tourists visiting the 42 castles in the Loire Valley. Together these castles are a UNESCO site.<\/p>\n<p>The Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes was designated by UNESCO as a landscape of great cultural beauty and containing great architectural monuments (the ch\u00e2teaux) in 2000.<\/p>\n<p>The third reason for the popularity of Ch\u00e2teau Chenonceau is its rich and fascinating history over the centuries and its lush woodland setting. The castle has been built across the River Cher, and visitors can walk along with the Gallery that spans the river. Surrounding the castle are gardens by some of the most famous women in European history. In fact, the Ch\u00e2teau is known as the Ladies Ch\u00e2teau or the Ch\u00e2teau of the Dames because of its ownership by five powerful women, including Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_605\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-150x89.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 17 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_605\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau-France-150x89.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 17 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Chateau Chenonceau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strasbourg_Cathedral\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strasbourg_Cathedral\"><\/span>Strasbourg Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Anuradha from\u00a0<strong>Country Hopping Couple\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also known as Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cathedral is one of the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/countryhoppingcouple.com\/strasbourg-sightseeing-things-to-do\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">top attractions in Strasbourg<\/a>\u00a0and Alsace region. This 15th-century catholic cathedral is the finest example of Gothic architecture. Standing majestic at 142 meters, Strasbourg Cathedral was the world\u2019s tallest building and it held this position for 227 years between 1647 to 1874. Today, it is the sixth tallest church in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral is part of Strasbourg\u2019s historic city center which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The intricate details of the cathedral\u2019s facade itself are a testimony of how exemplary the architecture is. The pink sandstone changes its color according to the time of day and the color of the sky.<\/p>\n<p>Inside you cannot miss the details of the rose window, suspended pipe organ, or the nave. The astronomical clock located in the south transept is another important feature of the cathedral.\u00a0Don\u2019t miss the performance by the animated figures of the clock, which happens every day at 12:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>The most impressive and thrilling part of visiting Strasbourg Cathedral is climbing to the top platform. Taking 332 spiral steps is sure tiring, but the views you get to enjoy from the top are second to none \u2013 one of the best panoramic views of Strasbourg city and its red roofs. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_640\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Grand landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 18 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_640\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"Grand landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-Cathedral-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 18 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Strasbourg Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_Petite_France_Strasbourg\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Le_Petite_France_Strasbourg\"><\/span>Le Petite France, Strasbourg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Alexander Waltner from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmandtrotter.com\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Gourmand Trotter<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Le Petite France is the historic quarter of Strasbourg and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is also known as Quartier des Tanneurs in French and Gerberviertel in German. In the Middle ages, this area was home to tanners, millers, and fishermen. It\u2019s a very well-preserved area with a large number of half-timbered buildings. Le Petite France is a very popular site among visitors and it\u2019s definitely one of the most charming neighborhoods in Europe. It\u2019s a great example of the region\u2019s heritage along the border between France and Germany.<\/p>\n<p>The oldest house in town is the Tanners house, dating back to 1572, although there are several houses in Petite France that were built in the 16th century as well as in the 17th century. This area is also famous for its beautiful canals and it\u2019s lovely to go for a stroll along the water and just admire the beautiful architecture and quaint atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>La Petite France is centrally located in Strasbourg and can be reached in 15-20 minutes on foot from the central station. There are also buses and taxis available. Petite France was designated a World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 1988 and it\u2019s a great symbol of Franco-German culture.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_682\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful attractions in France\" class=\"wp-image-21627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 19 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_682\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful attractions in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Strasbourg-petite-france-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 19 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Le Petite France in Strasbourg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_citadel_of_Bonifacio\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_citadel_of_Bonifacio\"><\/span>The citadel of Bonifacio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Annabel from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/smudgedpostcard.com\/\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Smudged Postcard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The citadel of Bonifacio is located on the south coast of Corsica. This 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century fortress town sits precipitously above its modern namesake \u2013 the town below features a harbour full of luxury yachts and trendy bars which seem very much at odds with the medieval citadel above. The limestone cliffs have been eroded by the sea so that the old town appears to overhang them.<\/p>\n<p>Bonifacio has been fought over many times. It has its roots in pre-history and there is evidence of a Roman settlement on the site. However, its most significant history began in the 9<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0century when Boniface II of Tuscany built a fortress there to protect the Tuscan mainland. Much of the town has since been modified many times over the centuries. What still exists is an impressive reflection of European history.<\/p>\n<p>The citadel, which is 70 metres above sea level, is best reached via a small tourist train \u2013 cars are not permitted (nor do they fit \u2013 the streets are extremely narrow). Otherwise, it is a slow steep climb to the top. The views across the Mediterranean from the citadel are impressive, on a clear day you can see Sardinia (12 kilometres to the south) and the Isles Lavezzi \u2013 a protected nature reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Bonifacio is best reached by car \u2013 there is plenty of parking in the new part of the town. The nearest airport is Figari and there are daily ferries operating from Sardinia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_658\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France.jpg\" alt=\"Outstanding landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 20 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_658\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France.jpg\" alt=\"Outstanding landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Bonifacio-France-150x96.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 20 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The citadel of Bonifacio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basilica_of_Note-Dame_de_Fourviere_Lyon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basilica_of_Note-Dame_de_Fourviere_Lyon\"><\/span>Basilica of Note-Dame de Fourviere, Lyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Emma from <strong>Journey of a Nomadic Family<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The city of Lyon is one of those cities that you cannot help be impressed by. With two rivers joining, it\u2019s not hard to see why Lyon was one of the most important Roman empire towns, founded in 43BC. The arched bridges crossing the rivers elude a certain richness whilst the intricate Renaissance architecture looms high above you. Don\u2019t forget to look up in awe, and you\u2019ll realize why Lyon is often described as one of France\u2019s most underrated cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vieux Lyon and The Basilica of Note-Dame de Fourviere sit to the west of the city, in prime place on the hill guarding this delightful city below. Although it is described as a minor Basilica, it is enormously impressive especially if you consider it was constructed in 1872. The Basilica sits on land once occupied by Romans and was designed by architects, Pierre Bossan and Sainte-Marie Perrin.<\/p>\n<p>The Basilica of Note-Dame de Fourviere is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site welcoming over 2.5 million visitors each year. A fun way to visit is by catching the Funicular railway from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/journeyofanomadicfamily.com\/things-to-do-in-vieux-lyon-with-kids\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Vieux Lyon<\/a>, although you can walk and drive too. Parking is very limited and ticketed strictly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Containing two churches, the upper floor of the Basilica is lavish &amp; exquisite in size, design, and color. Some visitors forget the lower and less ornate lower floor, which is still worthy of a tour. Walking around the outside, you\u2019ll discover four towers and a bell tower topped with a gilded statue of the Virgin Mary. Find the viewpoint to see Lyon in all its glory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whilst you\u2019re in the area, just south of the Basilica lie a Roman theatre and odeon, the main remains of the Roman city of Lugdunum.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giverny_Fondation_Claude_Monet\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giverny_Fondation_Claude_Monet\"><\/span>Giverny, Fondation Claude Monet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Lena Drevermann from <strong>Salut from Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is possible, that you have never heard of Giverny, but you surely know Claude Monet, the founding father of the French Impressionism. The famous painter spent many years of his live in Giverny, a little village within the Normandie region, just an hour outside of Paris.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Foundation Claude Monet, namely his house and gardens are a popular <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"day trip destination from Paris (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salutfromparis.com\/day-tours-from-paris\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">day trip destination from Paris<\/a> but shouldn\u2019t be missing on any Normandie trip, really. The house itself is nice to see, already as it\u2019s a vivid display of life around 1900, but also for Monet\u2019s huge collection of Japanese art. However, the real reason to visit Giverny is certainly Monet\u2019s Gardens.<\/p>\n<p>Monet lived in Giverny for 46 years, and his gardens were a pure source of inspiration for his art. They consist of a beautiful water garden, an orchard, and a flower garden with an unbelievable variety. Most of his famous paintings were inspired by his water gardens, though. The Japanese bridge, the weeping willows, and the thousands of water lilies are a motive that is displayed in countless masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to visit Giverny is by book a tour from Paris, but you can also reach the Fondation Claude Monet by car or train. Just keep in mind that the site is closed for the public during the winter months.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet.jpg\" alt=\"imposing landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 21 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet.jpg\" alt=\"imposing landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/famous-garden-of-monet-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 21 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Giverny, town where Claude Monet lived<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viaduct_Millau\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Viaduct_Millau\"><\/span>Viaduct Millau<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Ania James \u00a0from <strong>The Travelling Twins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Viaduct Millau is a French landmark and an engineering marvel.\u00a0The Millau viaduct is one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. It\u2019s a long, multi-span cable-stayed bridge that spans over 300 metres and crosses the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/the-travelling-twins.com\/longest-rivers-in-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">French River\u00a0<\/a>Tarn near Millau, France. The construction team was led by engineer Michel Virlogeux and English architect Norman Foster with help from prestigious engineering firms.<\/p>\n<p>The tallest tower of the viaduct is 343 meters, and the deck height is 270 meters. this makes the Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge, but if we talk about the highest bridges \u2013 the deck height it is only the twenty-sixth highest bridge in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Construction began in 2003; it was completed in 2004 with the first traffic crossing on December 15th of that year, opening to pedestrians three days later. The bridge spans 16 lanes of highway A75 and railroad tracks south-eastwards from Villeneuveitre.<\/p>\n<p>Crossing bridge is quite pricy as in the high summer season toll fee for small vehicle is above 10 euros. But the views are breathtaking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_569\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2.jpg\" alt=\"Famous monuments in France\" class=\"wp-image-21650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 22 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_569\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2.jpg\" alt=\"Famous monuments in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/viaduct-millau-travellingtwins-2-150x83.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 22 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Viaduct Millau<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Landmarks_in_France\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Landmarks_in_France\"><\/span>Natural Landmarks in France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Pink_Granite_Coast_in_Brittany\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Pink_Granite_Coast_in_Brittany\"><\/span>\u00a0Pink Granite Coast in Brittany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Veronika Primm from <strong>TravelGeekery <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pink Granite Coast of Brittany, called C\u00f4te de Granit Rose in French, is a series of unique rock formations of a pink hue created about 300 million years ago.<\/p>\n<p>The rocks come in various sizes and shapes and decorate the whole coast of this part of Brittany. You can let your imagination run wild and see random objects in the rocks.<\/p>\n<p>The uniquely pinkish hue is due to some elaborate geological processes involving a mixture of minerals exposed to magnum. The power of wind and tide then took care of creating the funky shapes.<\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy it all on a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelgeekery.com\/hiking-in-brittany-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">light Brittany hike<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 it\u2019s one of the prettiest in the area. The Pink Granite Coast forms a part of the legendary GR34 hiking trail running all along with Brittany. But it\u2019s not just the pink rocks that are unique on this coastline. You can look forward to a few lovely beaches, a lighthouse, and a unique statue of a local monk Saint-Guirec.<\/p>\n<p>To get to the Pink Granite Coast you\u2019ll need a car. Park it either in the village of Perros-Guirec or Ploumanac\u2019h. The distance between them is 4.4 km (2.7 miles) and you\u2019ll need about an hour and 40 minutes to hike it (one way).<\/p>\n<p>Even though this unique natural landmark is currently not on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the local tourism board is hard at work to make it happen in the future.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Landmarks In France\" class=\"wp-image-21581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 23 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Landmarks In France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pink-Granite-Coast-Brittany_Veronika-TravelGeekery-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 23 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Pink Granite Coast in Brittany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dune_du_PIlat\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dune_du_PIlat\"><\/span>Dune du PIlat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Casandra Karpiak from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/karpiakcaravan.com\/normandy-road-trip\/\">Karpiak Caravan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dune du Pilat is one of the tallest sand dunes in Europe. The dune is located on the Atlantic coast near Arcachon Bay in the region of Aquitaine. The dune stands at an impressive height of over 300 meters (984 feet), and it\u2019s one of the most well-known landmarks in France. You will need to walk up the stairs to the top on foot, but you can also take a boat ride around the bay for an even better view.<\/p>\n<p>There are many fun activities at Dune du Pilat like hiking, biking, exploring its many trails, fishing in its saltwater lagoon, or simply relaxing by the beach. If you\u2019re looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience, the Dune du Pilat is a great place to start. This picturesque beach in France is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and it\u2019s not hard to see why. The dunes are so high that they can be seen from space.<\/p>\n<p>You can access Dune du Pilat by both train and car. From Bordeaux, it is a 70km drive or a 50 min train trip plus bus line. There is a parking lot for vehicles which is a quick walk to the seasonal staircase to access the Dune.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_535\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab.jpg\" alt=\"Natural attractions in France\" class=\"wp-image-21586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 24 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_535\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab.jpg\" alt=\"Natural attractions in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dune-du-pilat-collab-150x78.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 24 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Dune du PIlat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Gorge_du_Verdon_Provence\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Gorge_du_Verdon_Provence\"><\/span>\u00a0Gorge du Verdon, Provence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Izzy &amp; Phil from The Gap Decaders<\/p>\n<p>One of the must-see natural landmarks of France, the Gorge du Verdon, is nestled deep in limestone massifs of Provence. The gorge is the deepest and longest in France and should be on your itinerary if you\u2019re planning a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thegapdecaders.com\/road-trip-france\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">French road trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last million years or so, the rivers which flow from the nearby Alps have carved out gorges in the limestone, creating dramatic steep walls which swoop down to the rushing turquoise waters below. The Verdon river, from which the gorge takes its name, runs from Castellane into Lac de Sainte Croix, a reservoir created from the natural valley at the head of the river. This creates a natural playground for paddlers and water sports lovers with opportunities for wild swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the perfectly clear river and lake. Hikers will also love the trails around the gorge, which offer a more peaceful way to enjoy the glorious surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>You can also take the spectacular corniche road around the gorge, starting in the picture-perfect village of Moustiers Sainte Marie and heading for Trigance. You\u2019ll find the best views on the D71 and D23 roads \u2013 both a tight squeeze with hairpin bends but worth the white knuckles for the stunning vistas across the Provencal landscape.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_713\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful natural spots in France\" class=\"wp-image-21599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-150x104.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 25 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_713\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful natural spots in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/GorgeVerdonTGD-France-150x104.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 25 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>Gorge du Verdon in Provence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Calanques\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Calanques\"><\/span>The Calanques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Ophelie from <strong>limitless Secrets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The Calanques (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/limitless-secrets.com\/guide-to-the-calanques-in-marseille-and-cassis\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The Calanques<\/a> are one of the most impressive natural landmarks in France! Located between Marseille and Cassis, the calanques look like steep limestone coastal cliffs coming inland. In the National Park of the Calanques the landscapes, the nature and the biodiversity are exceptional. Not only the cliffs are stunning but also the waters are crystal clear!<\/p>\n<p>The Calanques are a great place for all outdoor and adventure lovers. You can hike there, but you can also do some kayak or swim. And they always offer some breathtaking views! They are especially popular in spring and summer and they get up to one million visitors every year. This is the reason why a National Park was created to protect them. The park stretches from Marseille to Cassis and La Ciotat over 24 km and counts 15 calanques in total.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best Calanques to visit are the Calanque d\u2019En-Vau, the Calanque de Sormiou and the Calanque du Sugiton. The Calanque d\u2019En-Vau is well-known for being the most stunning one. It\u2019s located in the middle of two very high cliffs. The Calanque de Sormiou is the largest one and offers the most beautiful sand beach. Lastly, the Calanque du Sugiton provides some scenic views.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_769\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in France\" class=\"wp-image-21616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 26 famous landmarks in France\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024,h_769\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in France\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_1024\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_300\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_768\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_853\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/client\/q_lossless,ret_img,w_150\/https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Calanques-France-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"30 famous landmarks in France 26 famous landmarks in France\"><figcaption>The Calanques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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