Best places to visit in France besides Paris🇫🇷

Best places to visit in France besides Paris🇫🇷

Bri
Paris is certainly worth experiencing, but the rest of France has so much to offer, too! Spanning as far north as Lille and as far south as Bordeaux, this guide will give you everything you need to experience some of the best areas of France, outside of its capital. In the last few years, I've spent over 5 months visiting France and 1.5 years living here, meaning I've gotten to explore many unique places throughout the country. Since I live in France now, I'll continue to update this guide with new places as I visit them! I hope this guide inspires and informs your next, or first, trip to this incredible country. Bon voyage ! 🧳
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📍Château de Chambord

A beautiful, 16th-century royal palace, complete with a moat and French gardens.

Transportation:

🚊 1 hour 20 minutes by train from Paris Austerlitz Station, then take the Château Shuttle for 25 minutes to reach the castle

🚗 2 hours by car from Paris

Visiting info:

- You can buy tickets online in advance. You don’t have to choose a specific day. The tickets you buy will be good to use on any day of the year.

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Bri
Hi! I’m Bri, an American living in Paris, France. I travel primarily in France and Europe, but have also explored countries in other parts of the world🌍 Last year I even hit my 30th country! Before moving to Paris, I was in a long distance relationship with my French boyfriend🇫🇷 for 4.5 years. When I would visit him, I was able to explore parts of France you might not typically see on social media, and plan to continue to do so now that I live here! No matter where in the world you're looking to go, I’ve got you covered! Hope you find my guides useful, and hope they make planning your next trip a little easier. 🧳
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