Exploring France: City Guides for Every Traveler

With its proud tradition and the stunning confluence of different cultures that is France, people want to come from all over. Cities of romantic Paris, and shores sun-kissed on the French Riviera all have their own unique atmosphere. Among its cities, for the adventurous traveler keen to see China’s enchantment with his own eyes, it can at once be both stimulating and overwhelming.

Enchanting tour of France’s most celebrated cities This city guide series breaks new ground by revealing the very soul and personality that each location possesses. And whether you’re a history buff looking for some ancient Provençal architecture or a connoisseur of cuisine planning to sink your teeth into the meat and bones at Lyon, an aficionado of the sand covered with sunbathers on Nice beach–these guides will tear apart each city in turn so there can be no doubt which is better. Each city, after all is indispensable stop for any explorer.

City Guides Overview

Here’s a concise breakdown of the key highlights of various cities in France:

CityHighlightsCuisineMust-See Attractions
ParisEiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre DameFrench pastries, fine diningThe Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre
MarseilleVieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, CalanquesBouillabaisse, seafood specialtiesVieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Calanques National Park
LyonBasilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Old TownLyonnaise cuisine, bouchon diningBasilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Old Town, Traboules (hidden passageways)
NicePromenade des Anglais, Old Town, BeachesNiçoise cuisine, socca, pissaladièrePromenade des Anglais, Old Town, Castle Hill
BordeauxWine tasting in vineyards, Place de la BourseBordeaux wine, French gastronomyPlace de la Bourse, Wine tasting tours, La Cité du Vin
StrasbourgStrasbourg Cathedral, Petite FranceAlsatian cuisine, tarte flambéeStrasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, Boat tours on River Ill

Paris:

  • Highlights: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame
  • Cuisine: French pastries, fine dining
  • Must-See Attractions: The Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre

Marseille:

  • Highlights: Vieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Calanques
  • Cuisine: Bouillabaisse, seafood specialties
  • Must-See Attractions: Vieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Calanques National Park

Lyon:

  • Highlights: Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Old Town
  • Cuisine: Lyonnaise cuisine, bouchon dining
  • Must-See Attractions: Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Old Town, Traboules (hidden passageways)

Nice:

  • Highlights: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Beaches
  • Cuisine: Niçoise cuisine, socca, pissaladière
  • Must-See Attractions: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, Castle Hill

Bordeaux:

  • Highlights: Wine tasting in vineyards, Place de la Bourse
  • Cuisine: Bordeaux wine, French gastronomy
  • Must-See Attractions: Place de la Bourse, Wine tasting tours, La Cité du Vin

Strasbourg:

  • Highlights: Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France
  • Cuisine: Alsatian cuisine, tarte flambée
  • Must-See Attractions: Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, Boat tours on River Ill
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