Choose from 490 Fun Things to Do in France
Gutenberg Square
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Hillman Fortress
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La Corniche
Along the way sits the Maregraph Building, which took measurements over thirteen years to determine France’s sea level elevation. The bench of La Corniche runs three kilometers between the Pont de la Fausse-Monnaie and Hotel Sofitel Palm Beach, making it the longest bench in the world. Part of the roadway is named after President Kennedy, who was assassinated during its construction.
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Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon)
- Old Lyon is a must-see for history buffs and first-time visitors.
- The narrow lanes of Vieux Lyon are mostly pedestrianized and best explored on foot—wear comfortable shoes.
- The majority of cafés and restaurants can be found along Rue Tramassac, but the quayside bars and restaurants offer the best views at night.
Hall of Mirrors
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Honfleur
- Honfleur’s small size makes it easy to get around town on foot.
- Many shops and attractions are closed on Sundays and daily between 12–2pm, especially outside of the main tourist season.
- Honfleur’s tourist information office is located along Quai Lepaulmier, a short walk from the Vieux Bassin.
La Cinematheque
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La Canebiere
La Canebiere is Marseille's Champs Elysees. Modelled on the famous Parisian boulevard, it is a wide stretch leading straight up from Vieux Port (Old Port) for about 3/4 mile (1 km). it does not quite have the elegance of the Champs Elysees being a little more a hotch-potch of shops, hotels, and restaurants, but it is a great place to get the feel of the city. Named after the city's thriving trade is nautical rope in the Middle Ages - canabe being the French word for cannabis or hemp from which the rope was made - the street is now the spine of the thriving city.
La Canebiere acts as a divider between different city districts. To its west there is the modern shopping mall Centre Bourse, to the south is the moneyed district, and to the north you'll find the quartier Belsunce where you can buy just about anything from the local Arab community if you're prepared to haggle with the street-traders. Behind the Centre Bourse is the Jardin des Vestiges, the ancient port center. Excavations here have turned up all sorts of things including bits of the 3rd century BC Greek city. Most of the finds, and an old Roman trading boat, can be seen in the Musee d'Histoire de Marseille in the Centre Bourse. Further up the street is the Musee de la Marine (in the stock exchange building) which has the nautical history of Marseille.
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La Canebiere runs in a straight line up from Vieux Port, the Old Port. Catch the metro to Vieux Port and walk up the boulevard. Alternately start in the middle at metro station Noailles. Or you can hop of the new tram, inaugurated in 2007 and head to Canebiere Garibaldi station. The Musee d'Histoire is open Mon-Sat, the Musee de la Marine is open Wed-Sun.
Hautvillers
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Christmas Market (Christkindelsmarik)
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Cherbourg
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Hondarribia
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La Cambe German War Cemetery
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La Cit e du Vin
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Printemps
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La Cit e des Sciences et de L'lndustrie
- The striking La Géode cinema will be closed for renovations from November 2018 until 2020.
- The Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie offers multiple on-site eateries, ranging from fast food to fine dining.
- Audio-guide tours are free of charge; use your smartphone to scan QR codes throughout the museum.
- The museum is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. Disabled visitors receive free admission, and the museum lends out wheelchairs.
Eze
- Bring comfortable shoes to navigate the steep lanes and cobblestones of the Old Town.
- Eze’s medieval streets can sometimes be a challenge for wheelchair users, so it’s best to check ahead for wheelchair access to hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
La Croisette Boulevard
- La Plage du Casino just off La Croisette boulevard is a popular spot for sunbathing and swimming.
- The street is lined with cafes, restaurants, and nightclubs, as well as the famous Cannes Casino.
- Head to the Palais des Festivals for your red carpet moment at the famous home of the Cannes Film Festival.
High Koenigsbourg Castle (Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg)
- It’s possible to visit independently, but guided tours and audio guides are also available.
- The castle has a gift shop, restaurant, and plenty of free parking.
- Plan at least two hours to visit the castle, especially if you want to explore the interiors.
- The exterior areas of the castle are wheelchair accessible, but most of the interior areas are accessed by steps.
La D efense
La Défense was developed back in the 1960s by then President Charles de Gaulle, in an effort to minimize the detrimental effect of office blocks taking over downtown Paris. Restricting building heights across the city center, the business district was pushed to the western end of the city’s 10km-long Historical Axis, which stretches between the Louvre, the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.
A towering district of glass and steel structures and the largest dedicated business district in Europe, La Défense boasts a number of striking buildings, including the GAN Tower -- Paris' tallest skyscraper at 179 meters -- and one of Europe’s largest shopping malls, Les Quatre Temps. The area’s most famous landmark is the iconic Grande Arche, or Tête Défense, a distinctive modernist building in the shape of a giant, hollow cube - an unmissable marker on the Paris skyline. Designed by Danish architect Otto von Spreckelsen as a 20th century version of the Arc de Triomphe, the white marble Grande Arche stretches 110 meters into the air and features spectacular panoramic views from its terrace observation platform.