Roaming France, feeling the ultimate romance

time:2024-05-29 18:26 author:IMTA

On the streets of Paris, modernity and classicism collide, flowing with French romance and feelings.

In the Alps, the rolling snow-capped mountains, green forests, and clear lakes form a flowing oil painting that outlines poetry and distance.

The ancient castle of Tours is silent, but it is filled with thousands of years of stories between every piece of rubble.

The aged Bordeaux wine has been baptized by the years and thanks the gift of nature with its fragrant aroma.

France, the center of European romance, with its charming Paris, beautiful and charming Côte d'Azur, lavender-blooming Provence, and wine-scented Bordeaux... are all fascinating tourist destinations.

France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy to the east, and Spain, Andorra, and Monaco to the south. The terrain of France is high in the southeast and low in the northwest, roughly in a hexagonal shape, with three sides facing water, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the English Channel to the northwest. Corsica is the largest island in France.

If you have the opportunity, go to France and wander around, feeling the ultimate romance.

Paris

The first stop in France is Paris, the city of romance. The banks of the Seine River shine with the light of art and culture, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower are magnificent, and the Champs Elysées is elegant and bustling. There are countless museums and ancient churches in Paris, and every place is filled with a strong artistic atmosphere.

The Eiffel Tower La Tour Eiffel stands on the Champ de Mars on the south bank of the Seine River. It was completed in 1889 and was the tallest building in the world at the time. The Eiffel Tower is a world-renowned building, one of the symbols of French culture, one of the landmarks of Paris, and the tallest building in Paris. It is worth a visit.

The Chateau de Versailles is one of the famous palaces in Paris and one of the five largest palaces in the world, including the Forbidden City in China, the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom, the White House in the United States, and the Kremlin in Russia. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1979. The palace is 580 meters long and consists of a French garden, a magnificent castle, and a solemn mirror hall. The interior Baroque furnishings and decorations of the palace and castle are treasures in the world's art palace.

The Arc de Triomphe is a symbol of glory and victory, witnessing the great history of France. The magnificent building is majestic and engraved with many historical events. Standing under the Arc de Triomphe, you can feel the weight of history.

Le Louvre, located on the north bank of the Seine River, is the world's top four museums. It was built in 1204 and was originally a French palace. It has housed 50 French kings and queens and is one of the most precious buildings during the French Renaissance. It is famous for its rich collection of classical paintings and sculptures.

Lyon

Lyon is the second largest city in France, a UNESCO World Heritage City and a City of Gastronomy. It is located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers. Lyon is a city with a variety of styles, with ancient streets full of Renaissance atmosphere and modern architecture.

The Roman Theater, Theatrum Romanum, is a Roman-style monument from 2,000 years ago, located next to the Mont Fauviere. The massive columns are now only the bases, and the concrete-poured steps can accommodate 10,000 people to watch performances. It is still used to host various performances.

Fourvière is a major landmark of Lyon and the birthplace of Christianity in Lyon. Walking or taking a cable car up the mountain, you can overlook the city of Lyon from the top of the mountain.

Nice

Nice is a city in southeastern France, facing the Mediterranean Sea and backed by the Alps. Its strategic location allows world tourists to experience the freedom and vastness of the blue Mediterranean Sea, and to climb the snow-capped mountains and feel the ultimate joy of skiing. 

Here, there are sacred ancient Roman history and culture, romantic fragrance from lavender fields in Provence, and Mediterranean cuisine with exotic flavors. Nice is also an absolute holiday paradise in the hearts of the French people.

In 2021, the city of Nice was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its urban history, unique architecture and exceptional natural beauty.

The Grand Canyon Les Georges du Verdon is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon in the United States. The canyon is 25 kilometers long and more than 700 meters deep. Every summer, many people come here to climb or kayak. There are towering cliffs, gurgling streams, clear bottomed lakes, and even rolling hills, which are beautiful beyond description.

Provence, Paris

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, also known as Provence, is a region bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Italy, extending from the Mediterranean coast to the hilly interior. The Rhone River flows through the center of the region. The Rhone River, which flows south from the Alps through Lyon, divides into two major tributaries near Provence before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Provence is the world-renowned hometown of lavender and produces high-quality wine. It is also known as the "city of knights" in Europe and the birthplace of the important medieval literary genre of knightly lyrics.

Provence boasts renowned cities like Aix-en-Provence and Marseilles, renowned for their bountiful produce, sunny weather, and breathtaking scenery. Since the times of ancient Greece and Rome, they have attracted countless tourists and remain a top tourist destination to this day.

Marseilles, the pearl of the Mediterranean, with its blue waters reflecting the long coastline, and the graceful Marseilles fishermen dancing and jumping with the enthusiasm of southern France. Walking into the bustling old port, you can feel the Mediterranean style and enjoy the embrace of sunshine and sea breeze.

The old port of Marseille is the heart of Marseille, full of vitality and color. The ancient docks, fishing boats and restaurants constitute a unique harbor style. Strolling along the shore, feeling the hustle and bustle of passing ships, basking in the sunshine, and savoring the Mediterranean style.

Les Calanques, a national park in the Calanques Fjord, consists of a series of bays and streams, stretching more than 20 kilometers along the coastline of the Marseille region. It is one of the famous natural attractions in France. The fjords are winding and twisting, with clear waters and beautiful cliffs and peaks around them. Visitors can take a boat tour or explore on foot to experience the magic and magnificence of nature.

Valensole, located on the plateau where the Luberon Mountains and the Alps meet, is nearly 600 meters above sea level and is known as one of the most classic Provencal towns and one of the most beautiful towns in France. It has the largest lavender field in the entire Provence, which is vast and flat, with an endless sea of lavender flowers.

The Loire Valley is the largest tourist attraction in France. Along the Loire River, you can discover the most primitive, authentic and beautiful nature. The Loire River turns a late bend at Candes-Saint-Martin, leaving a beautiful landscape for this city built near the mountains. Walking on the embankment, playing with small animals by the river, or admiring the rare wild plants growing on the riverbank, you can gently approach nature.

Mont Blanc

The town of Chamonix is renowned worldwide for its location at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, the roof of Europe. Here, you can experience the shock of the Alps at the closest distance.

Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps on the border between France and Italy, and is one of the most spectacular sights in nature. Here, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Alps. If you climb to the top of the mountain, you will be standing at the "highest point in Europe". Mont Blanc is known as the "roof of Europe", and visitors can choose to hike or take a cable car for sightseeing.

Bordeaux

As the capital of Nouvelle-aquitaine, the quiet and beautiful city of Bordeaux is not only famous for its excellent quality wines, but also has a rich history and cultural heritage, with many monuments listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. The city combines tradition and modernity, showing its colorful beauty to people.

La dune du Pilat is located on the Atlantic coast of La Teste-de-Buch in the region of La Teste-de-Buch, about 60 kilometers southwest of Bordeaux, France. It is a sand dune at the entrance of the basin d’Arcachon, and is the only sand dune in the area that is still in motion.

Located between the ocean and the forest, under the influence of sea breezes and tides, the sand dunes move eastward by 1 to 5 meters every year. Due to its unique terrain, this sand dune attracts about 2 million tourists to climb every year, which makes the area in a very fragile state. The French government has also listed it as a first-class protected area and invests a lot of money every year for maintenance.

Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong

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