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1. Be Moved by Mont Saint Michel

Be moved by Mont Saint-Michel, the wonder of the Western World and one of the best places to visit in Northern France. This superb Benedictine abbey and renowned center of pilgrimage is set on a rocky island at the mouth of the Couesnon River, where the regions of Normandy and Brittany meet.

The area is known for its high tides, which let the abbey inaccessible for some hours and give Mont Saint-Michel a picturesque setting.

2. A Royal Day in Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is a wonder of French baroque architecture and one of the top things to see in France on any holiday to Paris.

Visit the fabulous rooms and halls inside the Palace, home to three French kings and their courts. Then explore the magnificent French-style gardens, with beautiful fountains and grooves, and the grounds around the Grand Canal, perhaps on two wheels or on a rowboat.

3. Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches

The Normandy Landing Operations was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The invasion took place on the beaches of Normandy (Omaha, Utah, Sword Gold, and Juno Beach) on Tuesday 6 June 1944 by the Allies, and it was the beginning of the liberation of German-occupied France (and later Europe) from Nazi control. The Normandy D-day Landing Beaches is one of the most popular day trips from Paris. However, if you have the time, explore the area on a multi-day road trip to visit the beaches and some war cemeteries and memorials.

4. Spend a Night (or Two) in a French Château

Spending a royal night in a French château is one of the unique things to do in France. France is home to more than 40,000 châteaux of all periods and styles. Some of these French châteaux are home to nobles or rich people, while others have been beautifully restored and turned into boutique hotels, perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway in France. Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu or Château d’Ermenonville are two beautiful examples near Paris but there are many more!

5. Climb Up the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the most iconic monument in Paris (and France), and the climb up to the summit is always on the top of any Paris bucket list. The views from the top of the Eiffel Tower are amazing, especially at sunset. On the second floor, there’s also an interesting exhibition about the history of the Eiffel Tower and its construction.

ABOUT FRANCE

With your feet in the pool overlooking the vineyards. Romantic overnight stay in a hotel. A holiday with the whole family in an attractive gîte. I continued my search for small-scale holiday addresses and ended up in France. À bientôt? France has a rich nature with many different animal and plant species. As mentioned, 29% of France is forest. These forests are very different from each other and there are many different tree species in them, about 140 in total! In the north and west, the forests are very similar to Dutch and Belgian forests, with many oaks, chestnuts and beeches. Species such as larch and maple are also found in eastern France. If you go south, the vegetation changes. More plants will then grow that can withstand the drought in the summer. These plants are also more resistant to forest fires. Finally you reach the Mediterranean coast, where even palm trees can grow! It can get very cold in the mountains and different types of trees grow there, especially conifers such as pine and pine. Of course there are not only forests, there are also moors, river deltas, caves, waterfalls and so on. France has a very diverse fauna (animal world). Larger, common animals are the red deer, the roe deer and the boar. Rabbits, hares, foxes and wild cats are also common. Less common animal species are, for example, the otter, the beaver, the seal, the fallow deer and the badger. Animal species that do not occur in the Netherlands or Belgium also live in France, such as the lynx, the wolf, the brown bear, the alpine marmot and various turtles. Flamingos and vultures are also found in the south of France. France does not have many national parks. However, there are many regional nature parks. Furthermore, France is quite a sustainable country; the average Frenchman emits less CO2 than the average Chinese!