| When you're in the magnificent country of | | | | |
| France, the question is not what you should | | | | This was built in honor of the French |
| do, the question is what is there that's not | | | | military who fought alongside Napoleon, and |
| to do? It seems that the liberated air of | | | | this is one of France's famous historic |
| Parisians is contagious, and all you want to | | | | landmarks. Some say that if you don't know |
| do when you're in Paris is to be as free and | | | | your way around Paris, you could end up going |
| artistic and relaxed as any regular Parisian | | | | around in circles in the Arc de Triomphe and |
| you meet on the street. Coffee in one hand | | | | never get out. They also say that you could |
| and crepe in the other, what else is better | | | | get so confused which way to go because |
| than eating it al fresco in the cool Parisian | | | | traffic is going around the arc. |
| morning breeze? | | | | |
| | | | 6.) Disneyland |
| 1.) The Louvre | | | | |
| | | | Paris, too, has a Disneyland of its own. It |
| First stop is almost always the most famous | | | | has the trademark rides, parades, fireworks |
| art museum in the history of France and | | | | display, and attractions all Disneyland theme |
| probably the world, The Louvre. It houses | | | | parks are famous for. But, of course, there |
| some great artistic talents including the | | | | is still something that is uniquely France's |
| famously infamous Leonardo da Vinci. His Mona | | | | alone. |
| Lisa is still the top attraction, and that | | | | |
| secretive, knowing smile of hers is always a | | | | 7.) Historic Normandy |
| must-see. | | | | |
| | | | Perhaps the most famous place in France when |
| 2.) The Eiffel Tower | | | | it comes to history is Normandy. Normandy has |
| | | | seen too many wars and fought too many |
| Next on the list is, of course, the Eiffel | | | | battles for France. The most famous event |
| Tower. It was once ridiculed by ancient | | | | here is the burning of Joan of Arc in 1431. |
| artists as a monstrosity but is now regarded | | | | |
| as one of Paris, France's best works of art. | | | | 8.) Lourdes |
| Inside, you can get souvenirs, have your | | | | |
| postcards stamped with the Eiffel Tower | | | | The apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| insignia and dine in their restaurants. | | | | during the 19th century to Bernadette |
| | | | Soubirous have made this place a popular |
| 3.) French Riviera | | | | destination for pilgrims and devotees of the |
| | | | Blessed Virgin Mary. As such, this place has |
| Within its borders, you will find the famous | | | | also become a tourist destination. If you are |
| tourist destinations Nice, Cannes and St. | | | | a devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then |
| Tropez. Its beaches are so breathtaking and | | | | this place is for you. |
| magnificent, and they are perfect for a | | | | |
| romantic rendezvous. The scene also becomes a | | | | 9.) Musee d'Orsay |
| little wilder once the parties get rolling in | | | | |
| the evenings. | | | | This magnificent museum of art found inside a |
| | | | railway station is a testimony of how much |
| 4.) The Cathedral of Notre Dame | | | | the French love and revere art. Because of |
| | | | this, they will impart this love to anyone |
| Victor Hugo's famous book has this as the | | | | and everyone who is interested. So, if you |
| backdrop of his entire story where we all | | | | are an art lover, then head on to Musee |
| learned to love the brave and endearing | | | | d'Orsay. |
| hunchback. Famous for its stone architecture | | | | |
| complete with towering religious icons, | | | | 10.) Vineyards |
| gothic design capturing different faces of | | | | |
| gargoyles, the Notre Dame Cathedral shouldn't | | | | France is famous for its wine tours. You can |
| be missed. As such, this place should always | | | | take your pick from Alsace to Rhone Valley on |
| be in the itinerary of anyone visiting | | | | which vineyards to visit where you can do a |
| France. | | | | little wine tasting or perhaps even jump in |
| | | | and join grape harvesting. Truly a uniquely |
| 5.) Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe | | | | French experience! |