Paris ranks first among all European capitals in all tourist ratings. Excursions in France begin and end with walks around the capital, acquaintance with its endlessly beautiful streets and squares, monuments and museums, parks and the delicate scent of exquisite perfume.
But France itself is no less interesting for guests from different countries, on the one hand, you can see purely French landscapes, on the other hand, every tourist from neighboring countries will be able to find something of their own, dear. The Germans will be delighted with half-timbered houses in Alsace, sultry Provence will remind the Italians of their homeland, the mountains of the Pyrenees unite the country with Spain. And each of the tourists will feel at home in Paris.
Capital excursions in France
Sightseeing tour of Paris is the most popular excursion in France, without a doubt. Who among the tourists who have reached the most beautiful European capital will refuse to see business cards familiar from photos, videos and souvenirs brought by friends: the great creation of the engineer Eiffel; Champs Elysees; Montmartre; the most famous museum in the world - the Louvre, the unique cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.
But not only such a city can appear to the eyes of tourists, because you can walk along the old Parisian streets, discover beautiful places and your sights.
The cheapest walk will cost 25 € per person, however, it will only be a tour of the Eiffel Tower. But at the same time, it is promised that the guest will skip the line. During the walk, the tourist learns the history of the building, the courage of an engineer who defied public opinion and managed to create not just a tower, but a symbol of Paris.
A tour of Montmartre will require 50 € per person, the duration of such a trip will be 3 hours. During this time, tourists will be able to see the Sacred Hill of Martyrs, the quarter in which representatives of the Parisian bohemia lived from time immemorial, the place where the first famous cafes and cabarets appeared. And also from Montmartre, stunning views of Paris open up!
In addition to famous institutions and monuments, this unique corner of the French capital is ready to discover other "attractions":
- the famous mill adored by brush geniuses from different countries;
- one of the most magnificent cathedrals in Paris, which can change its color to white in the rain;
- Parisian red-light district;
- the wall of love, where the confession is written in two hundred languages that exist on the planet.
The eighth wonder of the world
In the history of world culture, information about the seven wonders, recognized all over the world, has been preserved. Today there are attempts to name and "the eighth miracle", according to the French, it is in their country, and this is the abbey of Mont Saint Michel. It is located on the border of Brittany and Normandy, has stood on a granite rock for more than XIII centuries.
This place cannot leave anyone indifferent, the harsh natural landscapes and the great creation of human hands. The abbey, which bears the name of St. Michael, ranks among the top five tourist attractions in France. Its peculiarity is that at low tide you can walk to the abbey from any side, at high tide - only along the dam.
Other interesting places that tourists will visit when traveling around Brittany is the oyster farm located in Cancale, a town that is called the oyster capital of France. They will show you how the delicacy is grown and invite you to take part in the tasting. Another interesting town on the route is Saint-Malo, it is called the city of fame for the corsairs.
Walk in Bordeaux
In France, each city is worthy of the attention of tourists, just some of them are more popular, others, for various reasons, do not often meet guests from neighboring countries. The historic center of Bordeaux is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perhaps that is why it is so attractive to travelers.
A walk in Bordeaux lasts from 2 hours, the cost for a group of 5-6 people is from 120 €. This city has many beautiful definitions, the most famous being "Little Paris", "Port of the Moon" and "Sleeping Beauty". In the historic heart of the city, there have been preserved masterpieces of the Enlightenment: Parliament Square, Kencons, Stock Exchange; fountain Mirror; Grand Theater Opera; the cathedral, consecrated in honor of St. Andrew; gate of Cayo.
Walking in Bordeaux is most often combined, walking in the Old Town, transfers between attractions. An additional offer for tourists is a trip out of town, this region of France is world famous for its wines, primarily the famous red burgundy.
A trip to a prestigious winery, acquaintance with vineyards, wineries and dynasties will leave the best emotions and memories. A sightseeing tour of Bordeaux with a trip outside the city will increase the travel time by just a few hours, but the "quantity" of impressions will increase several times.
