Here are 20 of the best places to visit in France to kickstart your trip planning.
Read on to discover 20 of the most beautiful places to visit in France.
Paris
Whether its your first or 50th trip to the city,Parisnever fails to inspire.
Place des Vosges in Paris, France.Credit:Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
Dont miss Mortagne-au-Perches Saturday morning market to sample local flavors such as cider and Camembert.
But this alpine cityjust 45 minutes from Geneva, Switzerlandhas so much going for it beyond its charming setting.
Theres also the food sceneone of the most exciting in the countrywith several dining rooms that boast Michelin stars.
Paris’s famous Place des Vosges.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
Were just 20 minutes fromNice, or an hours walk along a coastal trail around the headland.
My favorite way to reach the charming town is via an old mule track that winds through Mediterranean shrub.
When you learn this group of islands is just 15 minutes away by boat, your jaw will drop.
Rural landscape of Le Perche.John Elk III/Getty Images
By contrast, serene Saint-Honorat is owned by a monastic community that cultivates their own wine.
The terraced hills behind the town are painted yellow as a group of dedicated farmers replant the crop.
Cinematic mountain vistas accompany the last 50 miles of the route toward Grenoble.
The city of Reims in Champagne, France.Pakin Songmor/Getty Images
Spend some time here, however, and youll realize each village has its own character.
Carcassonne
The turreted skyline of Carcassonne rises out of the French countryside like a fairy-tale castle.
Luckily, theres nothing make-believe about La Cite Medievale (as the medieval district is called).
Colorful buildings of Colmar, France.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
The site is free to visit, although youll have to pay to enter the castle and ramparts.
Just save some time to enjoy the local specialitycassouleta rich duck, sausage, and white bean stew.
Toulouse
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SayToulouse, and chances are the first thing that comes to mind is aviation.
Buildings along the water in Annecy, France.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure
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Old town of Eze, France.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Coastline of one of The Lerins Islands - Saint Margaret.mdurajczyk/Getty Images
A street leading to the ocean in Menton, France.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure
The mountain town of Sisteron along The Napoleon Route.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Cityscape of Roussillon, France.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure
View into the Verdon Gorge.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Bonifacio harbor in Corsica, France.thethomsn/Getty Images
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Chateau de Chenonceau in The Loire Valley.Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure
Lighthouse of Île de Ré.bofotolux/Getty Images
A castle in Carcassone, France.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure
A family walking the streets of Toulouse, France.SolStock/Getty Images