The 10 most beautiful cities in France

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When we talk about France We tend to focus on Paris, which is without a doubt the most beautiful city of all. It is for its architecture, for the beauty of the Eiffel Tower, for how incredible the Louvre Museum is or for how interesting it is to walk through neighborhoods as picturesque as Montmartre.

It is precisely for this reason that it should not surprise us at all that it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. However, in France there are other localities that are worth knowing, such as the ones I list in this article.

Paris

Paris
As I just commented, the capital of france It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, one of the ones that attracts the most tourists year after year. In addition, in 2018 it has been chosen as a favorite destination for influencers, so we could say that people of all ages fall in love. Population: 2.24 million people.


Bordeaux

Bordeaux
The wine capital, which was named heritage of the UnescoIt is not only an excellent place to taste the best French wines, but it also has other attractions that are worth discovering. It is in the southwest of the country and has such emblematic buildings as the Cathedral of Bordeaux, the Grand Theater of Bordeaux or Tour Pey Berland, a tower that can be climbed to contemplate privileged views of the city. Population: 240,000 people.

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Lille

Lille
The capital of the Upper France region is in the north of the country, very close to the border with belgium. It is famous for the Braderie de Lille, a second-hand market that is considered the most important in all of Europe. The event starts on a Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and ends on a Sunday at 11:00 p.m. During this period of time, it is estimated that they receive visits from 2 to 3 million interested parties. Population: 230,000 people.


Strasbourg

Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a city located in the Alsace region, in the northeast of the country, very close to Germany. It is the headquarters of the European Parliament and it has been said that it is the capital of Christmas for how beautiful its Christmas market is. The most recommended is to go to Petit France, an old fishing area where you can see little houses like the ones shown in the image you see above these lines. Population: 280,000 people.

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Nice

Nice
It is the most important city on the French Riviera and is located very close to the border with italy. There are spectacular beaches and small streets that you will fall in love with if you want to stroll through Nice without stepping on the main avenues. The old town is a wonder. Population: 350,000 people.


Toulouse

Toulouse
It is in the south of France, in the department of the Haute-Garonne. It is well known among students for being the place chosen by many foreigners to go on Erasmus. Beyond that, in Toulouse you can enjoy precious squares and you have the possibility of having a drink on a terrace as if you were in a town on the Spanish coast. Also, if you still want an extra relaxation, you can get it by visiting the Japanese Garden in Toulouse. Population: 450,000 people.

Marseilles

Marseilles
It is the second city in importance if we stick to the number of inhabitants. Marseille is in the Mediterranean coast And that shows. It is a beach destination full of spectacular buildings, monuments and museums. In addition, it has a very beautiful port, the Vieux-Port. There you will delight walking while listening to the anonymous musicians who fill their streets with joy and nostalgia. Population: 860,000 people.

Nantes

Nantes
The capital of the Loire-Atlantique department is in north-western France. I would say it is one of the essential cities, a must visit almost at the same level as Paris. It is by no means as large and does not have as many monuments, but I am convinced that you will love it for different reasons. On a cultural and artistic level, it has a lot to offer to tourists who want to soak up something new. Population: 300,000 people.

Montpellier

Montpellier
Montpellier, located in the south of France, boasts of having the most picturesque trams in the whole country. The decoration of lines one and two were carried out by Garouste and Bonetti, while line three was a thing of the famous Christian lacroix. In addition to this detail, it must be said that in Montpellier there are beautiful squares, such as the Place de la Comédie or the Place de la Canourgue. I recommend that you go to Lo Monaco, which is the best patisserie in town and is on the same street where Jean-Jacques Rousseau lived. Population: 270,000 people.

Saint-Malo

Saint-Malo
It is probably the least known of all this list, which does not mean that it is not worth visiting.Saint-Malo is a small port city located in Brittany, in the northwest of France. It still preserves the walls that came so well in the past to protect its old town, which is certainly worth getting lost in. Once there, I recommend taking a ferry to Dinard, a city located a short distance away that has several beaches where you can relax. Population: 50,000 people.

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