Do you love to travel? Are you fond of seeing captivating landscapes, visiting historic places, eating other countries’ delicacies or dining in fine restaurants and outdoor cafes?If you do, then you should go and visit France.Did you know that France is the most visited country in 2011 with 79.5 million international tourist arrivals according to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?To give you an overview as to why France should be on top of the list of your travel destination, here are some of its landmarks and tourist spots:
- The capital of France is Paris, which is known as the city of love and lights. This city is known for its famous Eiffel tower which was built by Gustave Eiffel. With a height of about 324 meters, you sure are going to love the view of the city at the top of this wonderful tower.
- If you love history and art, then don’t forget to come to Louvre Museum. This is a world-known museum that contains some famous painting particularly the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci. The main entrance to this museum is the beautiful Louvre Pyramid made from glass and metals.
- The Arc de Triomphe is the greatest monument in Paris which was built to honor those who fought and died for France. It is said that beneath the vault of this structure lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
- Regarded by some as the most beautiful avenue in the world, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, is a famous street in Paris where you find many cinemas, theaters, cafes, shops and even some famous tourist spots such as the Arc de Triomphe.
- Notre Dame de Paris, Chartres Cathedral and Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris are some of the known churches in France.
- Palace of Versailles is not only known for its infrastructure design and style but also became famous because it was once the residence of the royal family of France.>
- Want to go on a holiday trip? Whether it is summer or winter, the French Alps is a great place to be. This is located in the Alps mountain range near the border of Italy. During summer time, this is a nice place to go for a hike, trek, rock climbing or mountain biking. In the winter, where the mountain ranges are covered with snow, it’s exciting to go ice skating, skiing or snowboarding.
- St. Tropez in French Riviera, Dune of Pyla, Gorge du Verdon are some of the summer getaways in France where you can enjoy a swimming, go sailing, rafting, or kayaking.
These are just some of what awaits you in case you decide to travel to France. So don’t forget France in your top travel destinations. Discover yourself why it is chosen as the most visited city not only because of the number of tourist arrivals but the quality of time and experience you gain in the city. to find out more about other points of interest in France.
