Which cities in France are worth visiting? As you know, the country is the most visited country in the world, even among Russians, if you are going to France and do not know which beautiful cities in France are worth visiting, then this article is for you tourists! Which French cities attract the most tourists from all over the world? Well, let's find out! We suggest you study the ranking of the 10 most visited beautiful cities in France.
Paris, 30 million tourists a year
Included in the main sights of France, which must be seen with your own eyes at least once in your life.
Of course, the first branch of the championship rightfully belongs to Paris, it is the most visited and beautiful city in France, or rather the capital. Every year, this city of love and romance is visited by 30 million tourists from around the world, and all because Paris has a huge number of attractions: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Montmartre, Notre dame de Paris and other equally famous monuments to be photographed with which every traveler dreams of.
Lourdes and Lyon: 6 million tourists a year
Are you surprised? Yes yes exactly Lyon ranks second in our top 10 most visited cities in France. Six million tourists visit this city a year. Lyon is one of the oldest cities in France and is the cultural and historical capital of France. We have already talked about the sights of the Louvre in our previous article "Lyon and the main attractions of Lyon." As for another city, it is Lourdes, which also ranks second in our ranking of the 10 most beautiful cities in France, and is also recognized as a center of pilgrimage in Europe.
Toulouse, 5.5 million tourists a year
The third city in our rating is not lagging behind, and one might even say the third city in our ranking is stepping on its heels - Toulouse... This French city every year attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to its attractions: the Capitol, the Museum of Cosmonautics, and churches.
Nice, 4.3 million tourists a year
In fourth place in the ranking of the most visited cities in France is located Nice with its Cote d'Azur, familiar to many tourists. The city is not only entertainment and idle life, but also history, art, culture.
La Rochelle, 4 million tourists a year
Keeps up with the rest of the cities and the city La Rochelle... The city, filled with its unsurpassed charm, richness of architecture and history, attracts more and more tourists every year. In ancient times, this city occupied the status of a sea fortress, today it is a tourist city with its famous and largest aquarium in Europe. Also, this city is distinguished by its architecture in the Renaissance and classical style.
Honfleur, 3.5 million tourists a year
Small sea town Honfleur attracts about 3.5 million tourists every year. Situated on the seaside near the Lower Normandy region, this city is truly the ideal destination for a family holiday in France. Walking along the seashore, in the garden, visiting museums, sitting in cafes and restaurants ... What can you think of even better for a quiet and relaxing holiday in the town of Honfleur?
Carcassonne, 3.2 million tourists a year
Medieval town Carcasonne visited by 3.2 million tourists every year. I must say that the city has hidden quite a few trump cards for tourists: the wine road, the road through the historical corners of the city and much, much more. In Caracasonne you will find everything your heart desires.
Strasbourg, 3.1 million tourists a year
In Alsace, as we said in the previous article "Strasbourg - the smallest and most picturesque corner of France", the most popular city among tourists is Strasbourg. This city attracts tourists with the richness and diversity of local life: museums, festivals, theaters…
Mont Saint Michel, 3 million tourists a year
The ninth place in the ranking of the most visited cities in France belongs to the famous Mont Saint Michel... The medieval abbey attracts 3 million tourists every year. But what can I say, you just have to see it!
Bordeaux, 2.7 million tourists a year
And finally, crowns the palm of the most visited and beautiful cities in France - Bordeaux city... There is no doubt that this city attracts tourists with its world-famous varieties of wines, as well as an annual wine festival. And of course, this is just a beautiful city in France, with its own charm and sophistication, to return to which you want day after day.
This is how the most interesting, visited and beautiful cities of France are located. Of course, there are those who disagree with this rating, because everyone has their own favorite and unique city, which has settled in the first place for a long time.
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