France is one of the most-visited European countries. Located in the heart of Europe, it offers diverse natural environment and impressive historic heritage. Besides, history, France is also known for its wines, medieval castles, palaces, cathedrals, and many other things.It’s also called the ‘City of Glass’ due to its stained-glass historic structures of the 12th and 13th century.If you’ve a Schengen visa ready with you, here are the best tings to do in France.
Enjoy Sunset from the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in France that receives millions of tourists every year. While the tower is good for a visit at anytime of the day, it is best to visit in the evening when the sun is about to set. Watching the sun going beyond the horizon from any floor of the tower is a surreal experience. The ethereal beauty created by the golden hue of the setting sun makes the entire vistas romantic. As you go up each floor of the tower, the view of the illuminated cityscape becomes an extra delight. Looking at the nearby Seine River that dons golden glows of the sunset is an unforgettable experience. You can enjoy the sunset view dining at any one of the restaurants on the first and second floor.
Feel Blessed with a visit to Mt. Saint Michel
This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France built on a tidal island. It’s a World UNESCO site the history of which is over a thousand years old. Initially, it was built during the 8th century as a protection against the attack of Vikings. After a few years, several features were added to this castle, including a church. After the construction of the church, people started living in this castle thus turning it into a town. There are several facilities inside the castle from dining to shopping to accommodation. You can also find cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars. It’s is built that you can call it a village rather than a monument. At the apex of the castle is a church and a monastery. A road is built on the low-tide area for tourists to access this popular destination. It was declared a historical monument in 1836. For thousands of years, it remained a castle and a pilgrimage site.
Marvel at impressive sight of Chateau de Chambord
This palace is located in the Loire Valley the design of which is modelled after an Italian church. It’s a masterpiece of French Renaissance construction that was commissioned by King Francois in 1519 as a hunting retreat. Its sheer size and impressive architecture inspired several other royal residences built in the early 1600s.Its central square has round corner towers with a conical roof and lantern on each tower. Flying buttresses with a spiral staircase and a lantern are added to another central tower. Each floor of the main structure has a monumental staircase leading to cupola. Since it was hunting retreat, you can see a hunting theme throughout the palace in paintings and trophies handing on the walls all which showcase Chambord’s illustrious hunting past.
Explore the Alsace wine route
Visiting France, and not exploring one of its famous wine regions is certainly an insane act. This wine route extends from Marlenheim to Thann which offers a journey through enchanting villages and postcard sceneries. You can also take in the sight of medieval castles on the way. Visiting this wine region will introduce you two centuries of the winemaking process and also help you guzzle tasty wines.
Take a pilgrimage to the Chatres Cathedral
This French High Gothic Style religious site is a fine edifice that showcases the prowess of the French Renaissance construction. Located in a small city near Paris, it’s worth a visit to fulfill pilgrimage as well as sightseeing. You can marvel looking at the long central part of the cathedral, its porches with beautiful sculptures, and the impressive stained-glass windows of the 12th and 13th century that are still in good condition.
The choice of things to do in France in limitless since this most-attractive European country offers a trove of attractions. We have introduced you with just 5 best things that you shouldn’t miss in France. Had we included everything, the article would have been too lengthy.
