Visit Marseille

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.

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).

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 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 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.

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

Visit the charming coastal village of Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, known for its beautiful beaches and historic sites.

Visit Chamonix, a famous mountain resort town in the French Alps, known for skiing, hiking, and views of Mont Blanc.