France
20 Best Things to Do in France
France's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 1858 tracked France places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Eiffel Tower
Landmark · ParisThe Eiffel Tower needs no introduction, yet it still surprises in person, the lattice ironwork is far more delicate up close than photographs suggest, and the structure visibly sways and creaks in…
Read our full guide →Louvre Museum
Museum · ParisThe Louvre is France's national art museum, housed in the Louvre Palace on the Right Bank of the Seine in central Paris.
Read our full guide →Musée d'Orsay
Museum · ParisThe Musée d'Orsay is a Paris art museum on the Left Bank of the Seine, housed in the former Gare d'Orsay railway station.
Read our full guide →Bar Rose Red
Sight · BrugesBar Rose Red is a quaint and intimate bar located inside the Hotel Rose Red in the St.
Read our full guide →Les Jardins Suspendus
Park & nature · Le HavreFree entryLes Jardins Suspendus (The Hanging Gardens) is a unique park built on the site of a former military fort, Fort Sainte-Adresse, overlooking the city of Le Havre and the English Channel.
Read our full guide →Parlement de Bretagne
Landmark · RennesFree entryThe Parlement de Bretagne is a majestic 17th-century building that once housed the highest court of justice in Brittany.
Read our full guide →Eglise St-Martin
Religious site · ColmarFree entryEglise St-Martin, also known as the Collegiate Church of St. Martin, is a magnificent Gothic structure in the heart of Colmar's historic center.
Read our full guide →Le Lagon Swimming Pool
Entertainment · TignesLe Lagon is a popular heated outdoor swimming pool complex situated in the heart of Tignes, France.
Read our full guide →Maison Pfister
Landmark · ColmarFree entryMaison Pfister is one of Colmar's most photographed landmarks, a striking example of German Renaissance architecture built in 1537 for a wealthy hatter.
Read our full guide →Musee Bartholdi
Museum · ColmarFree entryThe Musée Bartholdi is a must-visit for art and history enthusiasts in Colmar.
Read our full guide →Place du Forum
Landmark · ArlesFree entryPlace du Forum is a charming public square in the heart of Arles, surrounded by plane trees and historic buildings.
Read our full guide →Plages du Mourillon
Park & nature · ToulonFree entryPlages du Mourillon is a popular beach area in Toulon, France, offering a series of sandy coves along the Mediterranean coast.
Read our full guide →BEL CANTO NEUILLY-PORTE MAILLOT
Entertainment · Neuilly-sur-SeineBel Canto Neuilly-Porte Maillot is a premier entertainment venue located in the upscale suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, just west of Paris.
Read our full guide →Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Nantes
Museum · NantesFree entryThe Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Nantes is a natural history museum located in the city center, near the Place de la Monnaie.
Read our full guide →ESF Tignes Le Lac
Market · TignesFree entryESF Tignes Le Lac is a vibrant market held in the heart of the Tignes Le Lac resort area.
Read our full guide →Place Drouet-d'Erlon
Landmark · ReimsFree entryPlace Drouet-d'Erlon is the lively heart of Reims, a bustling pedestrian square named after a local hero of the French Revolution.
Read our full guide →Royal Spa
Sight · LyonRoyal Spa is located at 75 Cr Vitton in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is a premier spa and wellness destination, known for its elegant decor and extensive range of treatments.
Read our full guide →La Plage Le Havre
Park & nature · Le HavreFree entryLa Plage Le Havre is a beloved urban park and nature area situated along the city's coastline, providing a tranquil escape from the urban bustle.
Read our full guide →La Panacee
Landmark · MontpellierFree entryLa Panacee is a beloved bakery and tearoom located on Rue de l'École de Pharmacie in the heart of Montpellier.
Read our full guide →Eglise Saint-Leonard
Religious site · HonfleurFree entryEglise Saint-Leonard is a charming Catholic church situated in the picturesque town of Honfleur, in the Normandy region of France.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in France?
Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most reviewed, with 142,765 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of France's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Musée d'Orsay in Paris rates highest at 4.7 out of 5 across 67,599 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in France has the most places to visit?
Paris, with 3 on this list, ahead of Colmar on 3. The list spans 14 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 13: Les Jardins Suspendus, Parlement de Bretagne, Eglise St-Martin and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 1,858 tracked places in France. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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