France Ultimate Guide Map +175 Places
France Ultimate Guide Map +175 Places
Alexandria Ugarte
Explore this map, I made as the ultimate France guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. I will be adding to this guide and my knowledge grows, please be encouraged to reach out with your own favorite spots to be included.
I see all my Guide Maps as perpetual works in progress and will do my best to add to and update them as my knowledge expands.
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Paris
Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Where to Stay
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
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Good budget hotel located right next to Gare de Lyon. Has rooms with great city views.
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Château Voltaire
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Immersed in the heart of historical Paris, between the Jardin des Tuileries, the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre, Château Voltaire stands at the forefront of hospitality by offering the service quality of a five-star hotel and the atmosphere of yesterday’s elegant auberge today.
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Neighborhoods
Le Marais
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The fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais), is filled with hip boutiques, galleries, and gay bars.
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Montmartre
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Set in the 18th arrondissement, the charming hilltop Montmartre district (also known as "La Butte") is a former artists' village once inhabited by Picasso and Dalí, and home to the domed Sacré-Cœur basilica.
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Champs-Élysées
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The chic Champs-Élysées neighborhood is defined by its broad namesake avenue, which links the grand Arc de Triomphe and the chaotic traffic circle of Place de la Concorde. Upscale shops and shiny offices fill the area, along with stylish restaurants and casual takeout eateries
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Points of Interest
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Gare de Lyon
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Paris' main station built originally in anticipation of the World's Faire
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Eiffel Tower
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Louvre Museum
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The Louvre is the largest museum in the world and cannot be completed in a day. I suggest focussing on the painting gallery and making time to see Napoleons apartments.
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Musée d'Orsay
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Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
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Grand Palais
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Art nouveau hall with domed glass roof, built in 1900, hosting exhibitions and cultural events. Ice skating in the winter.
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Gustave Moreau Museum
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Single artist museum highlighting the life & works of the Parisian artist, Gustave Moreau./
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Wine Museum
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Museum of wine artifacts & memorabilia displayed in 15th-century vaulted cellars, with tastings.
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Musée de l'Orangerie
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Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.
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Hôtel de la Marine
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Elaborately detailed office of the French Naval Staff that epitomizes the city's visual aesthetic.
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Rodin Museum
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Home to "the thinker” and many of Rodin's other famous works. The grounds are beautiful and showcase Rodin's sculptures outside as intended.
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59 Rivoli
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Art collective in a former squat, with 30 artists' studios, an exhibition space & a concert venue. Free
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Petit Palais
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Richly decorated 1900 building, housing eclectic fine arts dating from Renaissance to 20th century. Free to enter, beautiful cafe inside.
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La Galerie Dior
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The Centre Pompidou
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Open air areas offer a panoramic view of Paris rooftops and its most iconic buildings. Discover the foundations of modern art, such as fauvism, cubism, surrealism and more.
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Catacombs of Paris
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Illuminated labyrinth in former limestone mine with millions of ghoulishly arranged skeletons
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Luxembourg Palace
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Former royal residence, now repurposed & used as the meeting place for the French senate
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Arc de Triomphe
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Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
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Panthéon
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18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens
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Place de la Bastille
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The July Column rises above this iconic square's bars & cafes, former site of the Bastille prison.
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Château de Fontainebleau
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Day Trip to see Marie Antoinette's bed (1hr total train + bus) Palatial former royal residence dating from 12th century, housing 4 museums & opulent apartments.
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Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis
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Imposing Gothic cathedral with ornate 12th-century stained-glass windows & many reclining statues
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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Currently being restored from the recent fire, but still worth it to go see it from the outside. Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
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Sainte-Chapelle
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finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained glass windows
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Sacré-Cœur
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Iconic, domed white church, completed in 1914, with interior mosaics, stained-glass windows & crypt. €7 take in the view from up top
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Saint-Eustache Church
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Built between 1532–1632, this Gothic church features murals, sculptures & a large pipe organ.
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Grande Mosquée de Paris
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Marble mosque with ornate square minaret, emerald-tiled courtyard & gardens, plus guided tours.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
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17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.
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Place des Vosges
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Oldest planned square in Paris, lined with trees and red brick houses, built by Henri IV in 1612
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Tuileries Garden
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Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol. Christmas market here.
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Palais-Royal Garden
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Landscaped grounds of a 17th century palace with a large fountain, tree-lined walkways & flowerbeds
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Père Lachaise Cemetery
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Vast tree-lined burial site with famous names including Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison & Maria Callas.
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Mont Saint-Michel
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Enjoy an exciting day trip from Paris or Bayeux to Normandy and visit the UNESCO-recognized Mont Saint Michel
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Palais Garnier
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Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building. Definitely worth seeing a show here.
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Moulin Rouge
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Famed 19th-century cabaret featuring Belle Epoque decor, dinner & dancers in elaborate costumes
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Entertainment & Tours
Photo Spots
House of Dreamers Exhibition
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Medici Fountain
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Historic, decorative fountain with sculptures in a quiet, tree-shaded area of Luxembourg Garden.
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Pont Alexandre III
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Ornate, late 19th-century arched bridge in a Beaux Arts style & named after a Russian czar.
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Rue de L'université
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Shopping & Souvenirs
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La Grande Épicerie de Paris
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$$$ Landmark food hall housing grocers, pastry shops & delis, plus several restaurants & a wine cellar. The butter shop
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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
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Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
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MiniMe Paris
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Paris Flea Market
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Sprawling antiques & vintage street market with around 2,500 sellers, open weekends & Mondays
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Bars & Nightlife
Le Caveau de la Huchette
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Famed, compact basement jazz club with a midcentury vibe, with drinks & regular live music sessions.
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Mondaine de Pariso
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Ritzy venue with red decor, a speakeasy vibe & live music, serving French food with American twists.
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Lavomatic
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Funky hangout serving unique craft cocktails, small plates & seasonal dishes, plus mixology classes. Speakeasy/hidden bar
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Bar 8
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Chic, luxurious hotel venue with a marble bar & walls inlaid with crystals, for creative cocktails
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Buddha-Bar
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Asian-fusion cuisine served in a vast restaurant featuring dramatic decor & a 4m-tall Buddha statue. Bar & club
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L'Épicier
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Cocktail bar hidden behind a grocery store, serving small Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes
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Sweets & Treats
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir
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$$$$ Tarts, pastries & Madeleine fondant hearts are among the specialties at this swanky hotel bakery.
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La Grande Épicerie de Paris
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$$$ Landmark food hall housing grocers, pastry shops & delis, plus several restaurants & a wine cellar. The butter shop
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Dunes Blanches Chez Pascal Paris Marais
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Amorino Gelato - Paris Notre Dame d'Arcole
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Carette
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Du Pain et des Idées
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Traditional French pastries & signature "pain des amis" bread in an 1875 shop with painted ceilings
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Cafes
Le Boulanger de la Tour
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Lauded bakery providing homemade baguettes, pastries & cakes for take-out or delivery
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Angelina
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Galeries Lafayette Rooftop
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Hangout & summer restaurant with Eiffel Tower views on the 8th floor of a major department store.
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Café de Flore
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$$$ Long-running coffeehouse & celebrity haunt serving familiar French fare in a charming corner locale.
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Café Kitsuné Palais Royal
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Café Carrousel
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Coffee, aperitifs & classic French brasserie cuisine at an elegant cafe with a patio on a square
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Carette
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Elegant, long-standing cafe known for its sandwiches, creative macarons & classic French pastries.
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Les Deux Magots
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Opened in 1885, this iconic brasserie serves traditional French fare in an airy, charming space.
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LA FAVORITE
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Colorful venue with floral decor & outdoor tables offering a typical menu, plus coffee & cocktails.
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Restaurants & Eateries
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Francette
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Upscale eatery, set in a barge along the Seine, offering carpaccio, oysters & Eiffel Tower views.
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Le Tout-Paris - Cheval Blanc Paris
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$$$$ Gourmet fare & panoramic Seine views in the chic rooftop eatery of the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel.
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Derrière
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$$$ Upscale spot with an outdoor terrace for classic bistro dishes, plus aperitifs & weekend brunch.
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Loulou Restaurant Paris
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$$$ Elegant restaurant within the Musée des Arts Décoratifs serving Italian & French cuisine.
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Candelaria
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$$ Fashionable spot serving creative tacos & classic cocktails along with basic Mexican sides. Speakeasy
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Fabula
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Creative sandwiches, pastas & cocktails offered in a picturesque museum garden, open seasonally.
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Bouillon Chartier
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$ Long-standing restaurant offering regional fare, wine & desserts in an elegant, art nouveau space.
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Kodawari Ramen (Tsukiji)
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$$ Ramen restaurant featuring fish-based broth, with decor reminiscent of the old Tokyo fish market.
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Le Comptoir Général
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$$ Serene choice with a rustic-chic vibe & a leafy terrace serving classic fish dishes, plus cocktails.
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Chez Alain Miam Miam
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$$ Crepes, galettes & sandwiches with upmarket ingredients served in a well-known shop.
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ANDIA
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$$ Latin American cuisine & cocktails are served in this sumptuous restaurant with a leafy terrace.
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Les Antiquaires
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$$ Vintage operation with outdoor seating offering bistro standards, cocktails & weekend brunch.
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Brasserie Rosie
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$$ Hip locale with a vintage vibe serving traditional cuisine with a twist, plus cocktails.
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La Mangerie
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$$ Airy venue with retro furnishings & sidewalk tables, for cocktails & tapas-style small plates. Secret room through the wardrobe.
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Dupin
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$$ Locally-sourced ingredients, carefully plated & served in a rustic space with plants on the ceiling.
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Le Refuge des Fondus
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$$ Meat & cheese fondues presented in a compact restaurant featuring eclectic decor.
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Carboni's
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Chic, vibrant eatery with an intimate underground cocktail bar serving elevated Italian fare & wine. Intimate underground cocktail bar
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L'Avenue
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$$$$ Upscale bistro for classic French dishes, with an outdoor terrace popular for people watching.
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Ambassade d’Auvergne
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$$$ Venerable locale with exposed rafters & vintage posters, serving traditional Auvergne cuisine.
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Pink Mamma
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Libertino
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$$ Sister restaurant to Pink Mama and easier to get a reservation. Whimsical, gardenlike setting for standard Italian food like pizza & pasta, plus a large wine
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La Maison Rose
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$$ This restaurant with traditional French cuisine is located in a picturesque pink maisonette.
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Chez Janou
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$$ Mellow option serving Provençal-style dishes in a convivial setting, plus an extensive pastis list.
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Miss Kô
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$$$ Modern takes on sushi, bao buns & ceviche, plus cocktails, in a hip, industrial space with music.
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Le Café Marly
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$$$ Upscale dining in old-world interiors & an open-air arched passageway with Louvre views.
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Augustin
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$$$ Cosmopolitan, low-lit bistro offering set menus, plus breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks. Bistro 42 euro for 3 course meal
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Girafe Restaurant
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$$$ Gourmet seafood dishes in an upscale restaurant with a terrace & Eiffel Tower views.
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Le Train Bleu
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$$$ Classic French dishes like foie gras & steak tartare in a lavish space with frescoes & chandeliers.
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Le Chalet des Iles
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$$$ Classic regional dishes are served in this elegant lakefront eatery that has terrace dining.
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Versailles
Versailles is a commune in the department of the Yvelines, Île-de-France, renowned worldwide for the Château de Versailles and the gardens of Versailles, designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Palace of Versailles
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Immense, 18th-century palace with gilded apartments, chandeliered Hall of Mirrors & fountain show.
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Ore - Ducasse au château de Versailles
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$$$ Inventive high-end French cuisine, plus brunch & high tea, in a stylishly revamped palace pavilion. Make a breakfast reservation and buy your Versailles tickets at the table to skip the line and walk right in after your meal.
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Saint Germain
Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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Giverny
Take a day trip from Paris to sea Claude Monet's house and his lily pond, which he famously painted numerous times.
House of Claude Monet
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Claude Monet's mansion from 1883–1926 with his workshop, artworks & Asian-style water garden.
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B & B Le Coin des Artistes
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Le Jardin des Plumes
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$$$$ An art deco-style fine-dining restaurant with designer chandeliers, as well as an elegant lounge bar, garden terraces and a pond.
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Riquewihr
Riquewihr is a town on the Alsace Wine Route in eastern France. Its cobbled streets are dotted with half-timbered winemakers’ shops and tasting rooms. Beauty and the Beast inspiration town.
Riquewihr
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Riquewihr is a town on the Alsace Wine Route in eastern France. Its cobbled streets are dotted with half-timbered winemakers’ shops and tasting rooms. Beauty and the Beast inspiration town.
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Colmar
Colmar is a town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Inspiration for Howl's Moving Castle.
Colmar
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Colmar is a town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. Inspiration for Howl's Moving Castle.
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Champagne Region
Champagne was a province in the northeast of the Kingdom of France, now best known as the Champagne wine region for the sparkling white wine that bears its name in modern-day France. The County of Champagne, descended from the early medieval kingdom of Austrasia, passed to the French crown in 1314.
Great day trip from Paris to France's champagne region.
Reims
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Reims is a city in northeastern France's Grand Est region. It's the unofficial capital of the Champagne wine-growing region, and many of the champagne houses headquartered there offer tastings and cellar tours.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims
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Imposing, ornate, 13th-century, Gothic cathedral with twin towers & intricate stained glass windows. Towers closed weekdays sept. & oct.; 8 euros to go to top of tower & peek inside the roof.
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Champagne Ruinart
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80 euro - 2hr guided tour + tasting or brunch; Nicolas Ruinart kickstarted champagne industry; need reservation (only on weekends)
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Moët et Chandon
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Guided tours of renowned champagne house's sprawling cellars, followed by flutes for tasting.
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Cellier Belle Epoque - by Perrier-Jouet
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Lyon
Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.
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La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière
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19th-century basilica with 4 octagonal towers, a religious art museum & regular Catholic services.
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Paroisse Catholique Saint Martin d'Ainay
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Berges du Rhône
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3 miles of pedestrian-only walking & cycling paths past gardens, meadows, etc.
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Loire Valley
The Loire Valley, spanning 280 kilometres, is a valley located in the middle stretch of the Loire river in central France, in both the administrative regions Pays de la Loire and Centre-Val de Loire. The area of the Loire Valley comprises about 800 square kilometres.
Highly recommend driving out to Loire and spending the night or two if you are traveling to Paris. It’s well worth it to explore the castles, do some wine tasting and take in the country.
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Château de Chambord
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Expansive, 16th-century, former royal palace with multiple towers and cupolas, surrounded by a moat.
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Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
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Renaissance palace set in parkland on a river island, with tapestry & royal portrait collections.
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Château de Chenonceau
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Striking, 16th-century chateau spanning river, housing tapestry and Old Master paintings collection.
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Château de Villandry
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Restored Renaissance palace, home to formal gardens with a maze & temporary art exhibitions.
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Domaine Paris Père Et Fils
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Tours
Tours is a university town between France's Cher and Loire rivers. Once a Gallic-Roman settlement, today it's a university town and a traditional gateway for exploring the chateaux of the Loire Valley region. Major landmarks include the cathedral, Saint-Gatien, whose flamboyant Gothic facade is flanked by towers with 12th-century bases and Renaissance tops.
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
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Medieval stained glass & royal tombs in a cathedral built between the 13th & 16th centuries.
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Château Gaudrelle
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Amboise
Amboise is a town in central France’s Loire Valley. It's known for the Château d'Amboise, the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII featuring Leonardo da Vinci's tomb, as well as royal chambers, gardens and underground passageways. Just outside town, Château du Clos Lucé is Leonardo's former home, where he lived until his death in 1519. It houses a small museum displaying working models of his designs.
Château Royal d'Amboise
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Gothic & Renaissance 15th-century chateau, with tapestry-filled rooms & panoramic terrace.
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L'Epicerie
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Creative takes on traditional dishes, set menus & Loire Valley wines in a 14th-century building.
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French Riviera
The French Riviera (or Côte d'Azur) is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes famously glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, and the independent microstate of Monaco.
Cities & Towns to Visit
Nice
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Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges.
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Saint-Tropez
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Saint-Tropez is a coastal town on the French Riviera, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Long popular with artists, the town attracted the international "jet set" in the 1960s, and remains known for its beaches and nightlife.
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Menton
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Menton is a town on the French Riviera in southeast France. It’s known for beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone garden, showcasing rare plants.
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Èze
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Èze is a seaside commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France.
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Antibes
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Antibes is a resort town between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur). It’s known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts with the star-shaped Fort Carré.
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Cannes
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Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels.
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Marseille
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Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C.
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Monaco
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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera.
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Points of Interest
Verdon Gorge
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Hiking, scenic drives, climbing & kayaking in a 700m-deep limestone gorge with a river & lake.
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Pont du Galetas
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Road bridge with views of Lake of Sainte-Croix & the Verdon Gorge, plus pedal boat rentals nearby.
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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
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Chic early 20th-century villa with 9 separately themed gardens overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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Plage des Marinieres
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This narrow beach bustling with sunbathers & swimmers features calm, clear water & scenic views.
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Plage Paloma
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Small, popular pebble beach offering dramatic views, clear water & a restaurant.
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Mala Beach
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Rocky pebble & sandy beach in a bay with a marked swimming area, restrooms, showers & restaurants.
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Plage Saint Laurent
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Calanque d'En-vau
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Only accessible by trail or boat, this remote beach is surrounded by cliffs & has turquoise waters.
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Sweets & Treats
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Cafes
Marinette
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Breakfast, lunch, coffee & baked goods served in a bright, shabby-chic cafe with outdoor tables.
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Restaurants & Eateries
Bocca Nissa
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$$ Cozy restaurant offering wine, tapas & classic Mediterranean mains, plus a rooftop deck.
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NESPO Restaurant
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Serene, white-tablecloth operation with a terrace dishing up high-end cuisine, wine & cocktails.
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Ruhl Plage
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$$$ Dining on the sand at a beach lounge & restaurant serving coffee, fish dishes & regional wines.
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La Petite Maison
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$$$$ Refined Niçoise & Mediterranean meat & seafood dishes in an elegant setting with sidewalk dining.
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Le café
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$$ Cafe with opulent decor & a covered terrace, serving classic bistro fare & drinks.
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