5 Must-Visit Cities in France

France is one of the countries that most of us dream of. When we say France, the first city that comes to mind is of course Paris. So let’s take a short tour of France, starting with Paris.

1.Paris

This beautiful city, the capital of France, hosts the most tourists in the country with its magical streets and impressive museums. Louvre Museum, Musee de la Musiqa (Music Museum) and Petit Palais are just a few of them. Of course, if you are more of a shopping person, Champs-Elysees street is perfect for you! Especially Galeries Lafayette is waiting for you to get lost and shop like crazy. Not to mention the fact that you won’t pay taxes on the things you buy from here. If you are looking for something like cheese, alcohol and fruit, it should definitely be Rue Mouffetard. You can also find symbolic things about Paris here.

2.Nice

If you like port cities, this beautiful Mediterranean city can beat Paris. You will especially love the VilleFranche beach. You should start exploring this beauty from Nice Castle, which is at the highest point of the city. St. Of course, we should not forget the St. Nicholas Cathedral. If you like visiting museums, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Marc Chagall Museum and Villa Massena Museums are highly recommended. Although the best places for shopping are Cours Saleya and the Old City of Nice, I recommend that you do not leave the famous Nice Flower Market without buying local soaps, cheeses and drinks. If you are looking for more options, you can visit Jean Medicine street. Rue Massena & Rue Paradis Avenue is closed to traffic and offers you a nice place to wander around comfortably. You can relax a little by spending some time in the cafes here.

3.Lyon

If you think eating is my love, welcome to Lyon! But of course, it would be difficult to travel on a full stomach, so first of all, I suggest you walk around Place des Terreauxma, which is considered the center of the city, and explore the cafes and restaurants there. If you’re lucky, you may even come across one of the concerts held here. By the way, you can also have the most beautiful profile photo of your life taken in front of the Bartholdi Fountain. Our next stop is Notre-Dame de Fourviere Basilica; A little tip about this place: do not try to climb the stairs. Of course, Musee Miniature & Cinema is one of the places that should not be left without seeing. But I think the best thing is to arrange your trip to go to the Lyon Light Festival. Have fun at the festival now!

When you say Bordeaux, I can almost hear you all saying wine. If you like the raki-arugula-fish trio, I suggest you also try the oyster-wine-Canele trio. Canele is a type of dessert from French cuisine; Its taste resembles vanilla and rum. I mean, Caneles Baillardran is definitely a dessert that should be taken as a gift. If you stop eating and go down to the seaside, you will love Dune du Pilat. It is one of the most beautiful places in Bordeaux and is referred to as the ‘desert by the ocean’. You’ll understand what I mean when you see it. Let’s continue with Triangle d’Or then, as you can understand from its name, this triangle-shaped area is the most expensive place in the city. Notre Dame Church is also located here. Porte Caillou and the Grand Theater should be your next stop.

5-Marseille

Next is France’s second largest city. Let’s start with the Vieux Port, also known as the Old Port, one of the most magical places in Marseille. After seeing this place, let’s go to the Joliette area and indulge in shopping. It is impossible to be satisfied with what you buy from the stylish boutiques here. The Haussmann-style buildings you can see while visiting the region are also worth seeing. Savon de Marseille, that is, traditional Marseille soap, is among the gifts you should definitely buy. You can buy these from stalls around the Vieux Port. You will also love the miniatures called Santon. It may seem a little expensive at first glance, but it will definitely be a nice memory and gift. You can also buy cicada-themed products, the symbol of Marseille, from different parts of the city.