France Bucket List

Savor chateaux, vineyard valleys, and timeless cafe culture of France

See the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo in world's largest art museum

Visit Paris, the capital of France. See the Eiffel Tower (iconic 324m iron lattice tower with panoramic city views), explore the Louvre Museum (home to the Mona Lisa and ancient artifacts), stroll along the Champs-Élysées (famous avenue leading to the Arc de Triomphe), and admire the stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame Cathedral (historic Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité).

Visit the Eiffel Tower, an iconic iron lattice tower in Paris, standing 330 meters tall

Experience freshly baked butter croissant

See the Mona Lisa, the world's most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, at the Louvre Museum in Paris

Experience the magic of Disneyland in Paris, featuring iconic attractions, parades, and entertainment for all ages

Visit Nice, the capital of the French Riviera. Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais (iconic 7km seafront walkway), explore the Old Town (Vieux Nice) with its narrow streets and Cours Saleya market (famous for flowers and local produce), and admire the panoramic views from Colline du Château (a historic hilltop park). Don't miss the Musée Matisse (dedicated to the artist's works in a 17th-century villa) and try local specialties like socca (chickpea pancake) and salade niçoise.

Master French, spoken worldwide

Visit the Palace of Versailles, a historic royal residence near Paris known for its opulent architecture and gardens

Visit Lyon, France's third-largest city and UNESCO-listed historic site. Explore Vieux Lyon (Renaissance district with traboules, hidden passageways), see the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière (19th-century basilica offering panoramic city views), and taste local specialties like quenelles (fish dumplings) at a traditional bouchon. Don't miss the Musée des Confluences (futuristic science and anthropology museum at the Rhône-Saône confluence).

Read the classic novella The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Explore the underground ossuaries in Paris, holding the remains of more than six million people

Visit Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world in southwestern France. Explore the historic city center (a UNESCO World Heritage site with 18th-century architecture), tour the Cité du Vin (interactive museum on wine culture), taste local wines like Saint-Émilion or Médoc, and stroll along the Garonne River waterfront with its Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool.

Visit the Alps mountain range across multiple European countries

Visit Mont Saint-Michel, a stunning island commune in Normandy, France, known for its medieval architecture and tidal surroundings

Experience French countryside, lavender fields, and historic villages

Experience D-Day beaches and Mont Saint-Michel

Visit Marseille, France's oldest city and Mediterranean port. Explore the historic Vieux-Port (Old Port) with its fish market and ferries to the Frioul Islands, see the iconic Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica (offering panoramic city views from its hilltop perch), wander the Le Panier district (Marseille's oldest neighborhood with narrow streets and street art), and try bouillabaisse (the city's traditional fish stew) at a local restaurant.

Complete the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a role-playing adventure.

Visit Strasbourg, the capital of the Grand Est region in France. Explore the Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame (with its astronomical clock and panoramic views from the spire), wander through the historic Petite France district (half-timbered houses and canals), and see the European Parliament (one of the EU's main institutions).

Visit the medieval hilltop village of Eze in the French Riviera, known for its stunning views, narrow streets, and exotic gardens.

Experience the traditional French game of Boule, also known as Petanque, by playing a match in a scenic outdoor setting.

Explore French Alps' lavender fields and mountain villages

Visit Toulouse, the Pink City in southwestern France. Explore the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Saint-Sernin (one of the largest Romanesque churches in Europe), see aerospace history at the Cité de l'Espace museum (with life-size Ariane rockets and planetarium), stroll along the Garonne River to the Pont Neuf (oldest bridge in Toulouse, built in the 16th century), and try local dishes like cassoulet (slow-cooked bean stew with meat) at a traditional bistro.

Explore D-Day landing sites and WWII memorials

Enjoy authentic champagne in its region of origin, Champagne, France

Watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans — endurance racing's greatest test, through a French day and night

Travel between the UK and France aboard the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, an engineering marvel stretching 50 km (31 miles) underwater. At 75 meters below sea level, it is one of the longest undersea tunnels in the world. The journey takes about 35 minutes, connecting Folkestone to Calais.

Cross the famous English Channel by ferry, traveling from Dover to Calais. Experience the views of the White Cliffs of Dover and the thrill of traversing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.