Strasbourg
The leafy paths that shadow the River Ill and its canalised branch, the Fossé du Faux-Rempart, are great for an impromptu picnic or a romantic stroll.
Must-see attractions in France
Parc National des Pyrénées
The former ‘capital’ of the valley, Bielle is a beautiful village with many fine 15th- and 16th-century houses, linked together via a guided walk.
Burgundy
At Autun's northeastern edge you'll find the impressive remains of Porte St-André, one of Augustodunum's original four Roman gates.
Carcassonne
Carcassonne's basilica is worth a peek for its soaring Gothic transept and vivid rose windows. Often, traditional plain chant can be heard inside.
Burgundy
The all-wood Maison de Bois, facing 95 rue Dombey and built around 1500, is decorated with carved wooden figures, some of them very cheeky indeed.
Versailles
On the southwestern side of the palace, the Orangerie, built under the Parterre du Midi (Southern Flowerbed), shelters tropical plants in winter.
Rennes
Crowning Rennes' old town is the 17th-century cathedral, which has an impressive, if dark, neoclassical interior adorned with a fabulous ceiling.
Béziers
This 19th-century aqueduct of the Canal du Midi is on the southern edge of town, bridging the Orb River. It affords stupendous views of the city.
Avignon
Basilique St-Pierre, in the centre of the walled city of Avignon, was built between the 14th and 16th centuries in the Flamboyant Gothic style.
Alsace
Along the main street that threads through the old town is the 17th-century Pfifferhüs, which once housed the town’s fife-playing minstrels.
Bayonne
Monks and pilgrims would once have perambulated around the cathedral's peaceful 13th-century cloister. The entrance is on place Louis Pasteur.
Dijon
Dijon has plenty of green spaces that are perfect for picnics, including this inviting park between the train station and the historic centre.
Côte d'Azur
On the peninsula's western side, this part-public, part-private beach is especially popular in late afternoon as a place to watch the sunset.
Reims
One of Reims' Roman standouts, the below-street-level Cryptoportique is thought to have been used for grain storage in the 3rd century AD.
Toulouse, Gers & Vallée du Tarn
Stock up on local produce like homemade jams, cheeses, liqueur-steeped pâté and bottles of Armagnac at this twice-weekly food market.
Parc National des Pyrénées
At this farmers’ co-op and fromagerie (cheese shop), you can sample cheese made from the milk of local ewes, goats and cows.
Limoges
Offers guided tours of porcelain production, from raw material to finished pieces. The factory is 1km northwest of Limoges’ centre.
Cannes
This urban beach just west of Vieux Port enjoys gorgeous sunset views across to the red rock formations of the Corniche de l'Esterel.
Rennes
The excellent Musée de Bretagne contains exhaustive and in-depth displays on Breton history and culture, through to the modern era.
Limoges
Tiny 1475 Chapelle Saint-Aurélien, dedicated to the patron saint of butchers, was acquired and maintained by the butchers' guild.
Lyon
From early equipment through to computerised technology, this absorbing museum traces the history of the city's printing industry.
Toulouse
This striking 14th-century church commemorates the city's patron saint, St Sernin, who was reputedly martyred on this very spot.
Antibes
Right in the centre of Antibes, you’ll find Plage de la Gravette, a small patch of sand by the remparts (ramparts).
Montpellier
Plage du Pilou is an appealing and quiet beach that's near the small town of Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, west of Montpellier.
Lyon
At the foot of Croix Rousse, this tree-shaded square has a small village atmosphere, with its bars, restaurants and cafes.
Versailles
The Grandes Écuries (Great Stables) house the Académie du Spectacle Équestre.
Yonne
For a free tour of this lovingly restored 16th-century synagogue, just knock on the door during regular opening hours.
Côte d'Azur
Backed by palm trees, this clean, centrally located beach with gentle waves is a quintessential Beaulieu destination.
Centre Européen du Résistant Déporté
Alsace
The Centre Européen du Résistant Déporté near Natzweiler-Struthof pays homage to Europe’s Resistance fighters.
Côte d'Azur
This beautiful public beach below the cliffs at the eastern end of Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a local family favourite.
Cannes
The celebrity yachts that line the port are here to remind you of Cannes' celebrity status, lest you forget it.
Biarritz
A little bit north of the Grande Plage, on the way to the lighthouse, plage Miramar is packed on summer days.
The Pyrenees
Take a stroll along this revitalised lane for a look at green spaces by day and light installations by night.
Porte Guillaume (Triumphal Arch)
Dijon
This monumental 18th-century arch serves as the western gateway into Dijon's pedestrianised medieval centre.
Versailles
Versailles' School of Architecture and restoration workshops fill the Petites Écuries (Little Stables).
Brittany
Climb up to the little balcony of this 15th-century clock tower whose chimes ring every quarter-hour.
Biarritz
Plage de Marbella is about 2km south of Port Vieux. Bus 10 or 13 heading south will get you here.
Côte d'Azur
Cap Lardier, the peninsula's southernmost cape, is protected by the Parc National de Port-Cros.
Côte d'Azur
L’Escalet, accessible by a 2.5km road signposted off the D93, is a pretty little rocky cove.
The Luberon
Sample local wines at this superior cellar, 5km from Bonnieux on the D36. Tastings are free.
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