France is the fourth most attractive place in the world. The country attracts tourists with its rich cultural heritage
The country also hosts many international fairs and exhibitions attracting business travellers.
France's ground transport infrastructure is among the best in the world, with the quality of roads and railroads particularly well assessed, as well as its air transport infrastructure. France has a strong and well-enforced environmental legislation.
International tourist arrivals (thousands), 2009 -- 91,850
International tourism receipts (US$ millions), 2009 -- 56,251
France Sightseeing
Carcassonne
Almost too picture-perfect to be true, the fortified town of Carcassonne is home to a wealth of monuments from different eras. Rising above the plains of the lower valley, it’s somewhere for history buffs and gastronomes alike.
Disneyland Resort Paris
A must if you’re travelling with kids (or kids at heart), Disneyland Paris (www.disneylandparis.co.uk) is Europe's own Magic Kingdom that comes complete with all the storybook characters and theme park rides that you’d expect. What’s more, it’s just 32km (20 miles) from the centre of Paris.
Gorges du Verdon
Considered by many to be the most impressive river gorge in Europe (others have it as France’s answer to the Grand Canyon), the Gorges du Verdon reaches heights of up to 700 metres (2297ft) at its deepest, its steep banks blanketed in greenery.
Lyon
There’s a great deal more to France’s second-largest city than its fabled restaurant scene (although miss that at your peril, foodies) – art museums, a vibrant clubbing scene, riverside walks and a historical old town all add to its considerable appeal.
Millau Viaduct
Designed by British architect Norman Foster, the astonishing Millau Viaduct (www.leviaducdemillau.com) is today the tallest bridge in the world, its modernist structure made all the more impressive by its rural setting. It spans the valley of the River Tarn in the south.
Almost too picture-perfect to be true, the fortified town of Carcassonne is home to a wealth of monuments from different eras. Rising above the plains of the lower valley, it’s somewhere for history buffs and gastronomes alike.
Disneyland Resort Paris
A must if you’re travelling with kids (or kids at heart), Disneyland Paris (www.disneylandparis.co.uk) is Europe's own Magic Kingdom that comes complete with all the storybook characters and theme park rides that you’d expect. What’s more, it’s just 32km (20 miles) from the centre of Paris.
Gorges du Verdon
Considered by many to be the most impressive river gorge in Europe (others have it as France’s answer to the Grand Canyon), the Gorges du Verdon reaches heights of up to 700 metres (2297ft) at its deepest, its steep banks blanketed in greenery.
Lyon
There’s a great deal more to France’s second-largest city than its fabled restaurant scene (although miss that at your peril, foodies) – art museums, a vibrant clubbing scene, riverside walks and a historical old town all add to its considerable appeal.
Millau Viaduct
Designed by British architect Norman Foster, the astonishing Millau Viaduct (www.leviaducdemillau.com) is today the tallest bridge in the world, its modernist structure made all the more impressive by its rural setting. It spans the valley of the River Tarn in the south.
Paris
Anywhere that boasts the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Sacre-Coeur and Notre Dame Cathedral (and they’re just the hors d’oeuvres) is more than just another city. Equal parts chic, edgy and drop-dead beautiful, Paris is cosmopolitan, ever-changing and unmissable.
Provence
This long-acclaimed region of southeast France is famed both for its countryside and its historical romance, which combine to create one of the most magical corners of the country. From medieval hilltop villages to purpled fields of lavender, Provence is one of the country's most seductive destinations.
Mont Saint Michel
Normandy’s most iconic sight draws thousands of visitors yearly with its impossibly photogenic setting. The rocky islet is linked to the mainland by a causeway, but it’s the lay-out of the monastic buildings - topped by the ornate spire of the abbey church – that really makes it special.
St Tropez
Synonymous with glamour, glitz and all the other trappings of the jet-set, St Tropez was ‘discovered’ by Brigitte Bardot and has been a trendy destination ever since. Over the summer months the town's marina, which sits on the gleaming Côte d’Azur, is simply bursting with shiny mega-yachts.
Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a magnificent royal chateau that acted as the centre of political power in pre-revolutionary France. Today, the super-sized but beautiful structure remains delicately preserved, drawing huge crowds with its opulent apartments and landscaped gardens.
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