Tourist Attractions in France

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

Regions top tourist attractions in France:

Chartres Cathedral

It has been maintained in the city of Chartres Cathedral of Chartres as one of the finest examples of French High Gothic style. Originally the majority Thtob on the stained glass windows, which remained the same until now, while the architecture has seen only minor changes since the early 13th century.

Dune Bella

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

Chateau de Chambord

Château is the second most visited in France (after Versailles), a masterpiece of the French Renaissance. It began construction of the Chateau de Chambord in 1519 by King Francois I so he could hunt in the nearby forests. It Contains 440 rooms for cooling and wide-ranging as it does not unpopular chateau as the actual residence and Francois first and stayed here for a period of not less than 40 days

Gorge du Verdon

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

Mont-Saint-Michel

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

Palace of Versailles

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

Eiffel tower

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