France - places worth visiting - La France - les endroits valant le coup d'être visités

Annecy

Nicknamed "The little Venice of the Alps", Annecy is a lovely city near the French border with Switzerland, whose old city is crossed by three canals as well as the Thiou river.

Cannes

Situated on the French Riviera, Cannes is famous for its annual Cannes Film Festival, and its luxury resorts and restaurants.

Toulouse

Called "The Pink City" after its architecture made of pinkish terracotta bricks and centre of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, Toulouse counts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Canal du Midi and Basilica of St. Sernin.

Nice

Located in the French Riviera, about 8 miles from the principality of Monaco, Nice is the second most visited French city, after Paris. Thanks to all the famous places you can find there, Nice is the symbol of the French elegance and sophistication.

Nîmes

Located in the southern France, Nîmes is nicknamed the "French Rome" due to several famous monuments from the Roman Era, such as the Maison Carrée and the Nîmes Arena where numerous concerts and events take place.

Plateau de Valensole

Not far from the French Colorado, the Plateau of Valensole is famous for its huge lavender fields flowering in July.

Lille

Lille is a city at the northern tip of France, near the border with Belgium. It is famous for the historical center, but especially for the annual braderie on the first weekend of September which is considered the largest flea market in Europe.