France, site by site
Discover the finest sites of France
Castles, waterfalls, villages, caves, gardens and more: more than 3,500 sites on one map, with itineraries and practical guides to plan your trip.
Must-see sites
A first taste: the sites no visitor should miss.
Aquarium Marin de Trégastel
The Trégastel Marine Aquarium stands 100 metres from the beach and is hollowed out beneath a great pink granite boulder known as the "Père Éternel".
Aquarium de la Rochelle
In the town centre, facing the Old Port, discover one of the largest private aquariums in Europe.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
The ski area of the Chamonix valley is divided into four areas: Les Grands Montets, Brévent/Flégère, Domaine de Balme and Les Houches.
Grand Aquarium de Saint-Malo
The Grand Aquarium of Saint-Malo offers not only a real world tour of the planet's oceans and their species, but also lets you step into a Jules Verne novel.
Le Mont Saint Michel
The prodigious architecture of Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay make it the most visited tourist site in Normandy and the third in France (after the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles), with some 3,200,000 visitors every year.
Le musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is a national museum in Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, in the 7th arrondissement.
Le musée du Louvre
The Louvre is the largest museum in Paris by area. Located in the heart of the city, between the right bank of the Seine and the Rue de Rivoli, in the 1st arrondissement, the building is a former royal palace.
Nausicaa Cap au Sud
Nausicaá, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, along the beach, is much more than an aquarium: it is the largest European site devoted to discovering and raising awareness of the protection of the marine world.
Océanopolis
"Océanopolis Brest": the ocean discovery park. Everything you need for an unforgettable day!
Seaquarium - Musée de la mer
Giant aquarium and marine mammal area. Mediterranean and tropical fish, shark tunnel and walkway, giant seal and sea-lion tank, many interactive areas, children's trail, Sea Museum.
Théâtre antique d'Orange
Located in Provence, the Ancient Theatre of Orange is the best-preserved Roman theatre in the West, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
l'Aquarium du Grand Lyon
Come and experience a real world tour of fresh and salt waters. Dive into European rivers and let yourself drift to tropical seas, passing through the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and the great African lakes.
Itineraries: what to see in a few days
Day-by-day routes with maps, driving times and practical tips.
Guides to read before you go
Culture, food, nature and practical advice for each region, area and major département.
Collections
Hand-picked lists by theme.