What to sightsee in France

Posted on February 9th, 2010 | by Travel_Help |

Journeying to France can the fulfillment of a life long dream for many visitors, but what’s a foreigner to do when they get there?  The myriad of traveller attractions and cultural events can make narrowing down your options into your vacation time-frame tough. 

extremely Paris

A must see for the holiday maker visiting Paris is of course the Eiffel Tower.  It was completed in 1889 and was a hated sight for most Parisians but now serves as a symbol of french civic pride.  The Musee du Louvre homes the famous Mona Lisa portrait painted by Leonado da Vinci and is a staple on any visitors itinerary.  The Musee d’ Orsey is interestingly located in a previous railroad station and hosts impressionistic art.  The Notre lady Cathadral is a gothic masterpiece of design found in the guts of the town and should not be skipped.  The Luxemborg Gardens were once only open to French royalty and are a pleasure for nature lovers.  Sainte Chapelle is a thirteenth century church that hosts classical music concerts as well as the Opera Garnier.  Staying in Paris can be tricky.  These hotels are endorsed by other holiday makers who have visited Paris : Hotel Residence Focho, about $214 a night, the Royal Magela Etoile Hotel Paris at about $218, the excellent Etoile Hotel averaging $331 a night, and the Hotel Bassano for around $312 a night.  Marvelous Marseille Locations that will provide hours of entertainment for all the family while visiting Marseille are in spades.  The Old Port, with it’s caravelle atmosphere and boardwalk setting is an {fantastic good~ great} choice for drinks, dinner or onstage music.  The Cathedrale de la Major and the Musee Historre de Marseille are both deserving sites for enriching your French experience.  The chateau d’ Iff is a sixteenth century chateau found on a little island off the coast of Marseille and is reported to have once detained the famous Count de Monte Cristo.  The famous Baslique Notre lady de la Garde is a popular non secular site that will provoke visitors. 

Including Cannes

Cannes is generally known for it’s art community and is a favourite hot spot for holiday makers.  Visiting the Forville Market, you’ll find a fabulous French open market featuring local produce.  Other favored attractions are the Carlton Casino Club and the Plague du Martinez beach.  The Musee de la Mer is an interesting maritime museum located in Cannes.  Cannes abounds with art and craft galleries and can provide hours of quiet pleasure for the art lover.  Lodging in Cannes is recommended at the America Hotel for an average cost of $151, The Hotel Florian Cannes for roughly $98, the Hotel Belle Plage at around $219, the California Hotel for $211 and the Riviera Hotel for roughly $91.

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