City: France
Top Things to do in France
Things to do in France, France: The Best Nature & Parks
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1. Lake Annecy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6,718 reviews
Reviewed By Curious54739211 - Vancouver, Canada
With one of the cleanest lakes in Europe, this is worth a relaxing stop for 2-3 days to amble along the lakeshore, take a boat excursion on the glacial-fed turquoise lake, hike or cycle, try some delicious raclette and make sure to wander beside the canals of the old town at night with glowing lanterns. Wonderful.
2. Parc Naturel Regional Du Vercors
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By Casamona-Real-Estate - Tromso, Norway
take the local bus for 5 euros and you get to the village Lans En Vercors . and here you can walk for hours- Also there is a restaurant after around 1 hours walk- Here we did lunch! Ask the tourist info in the village
3. Falaises d'Etretat
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,674 reviews
Reviewed By ParisianZee - Magor, United Kingdom
Definitely worth checking out. The walk up the cliffs is invigorating and the view on the Atlantic and the little town of Etretat down below is beautiful.
4. Parc National des Calanques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,949 reviews
Reviewed By milgil24 - Sydney, Australia
The stunning natural beauty of the Calanques along the South Coast of France is a must do. We went on a boat tour which departed from Marseille (booked through Airbnb experience) which was amazing, but there are so many ways to visit this national park.
5. Aiguille du Midi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,182 reviews
From Chamonix (1035m), fly over the forest to reach le Plan de l’Aiguille in 10 minutes (2317m). On your right, the Glacier des Bossons, in front of you the Mont-Blanc (4810m), on your left the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then take a second cable car which, in just 10 minutes takes you up to 3777m, over the seracs, the glacier des Pelerins and the hanging glaciers on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. . From the top, a sightseeing panorama unique in the world. Experience a very high altitude.
Reviewed By Saif-UK - Worcester Park, United Kingdom
Amazing views ( must visit ) Lots of areas to visit Stepping in the glass box are amazing Staff are nice and friendly
6. Gorges de la Restonica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
This forest is a popular destination for cyclists and hikers.
Reviewed By nofla - Corsica, France
Swim in the natural pools in fresh spring water in quiet natural enviroment in hot summer days are so refreshing and energized.
7. Sentier Blanc-Martel
8. The Camargue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By LindaE798 - Parrish, United States
My longtime friend invited me to visit her in Lyon, with a side trip to the Provence and the Camargue. It was an amazing trip. We stayed at her sea Flat in Port Camargue. From there we visited Aigues-Mortes. It is a medieval walled city, with working gates. The crusaders under the lead of St Louis, the French King Louis XI, started their crusades from there. The city is surrounded by salt flats, where the locals still get salt. The Camargue is worth a trip for history buffs, nature lovers, and beach goers. The cuisine is very palatable with many dishes from the region.
9. Puy-de-Dome Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,736 reviews
Reviewed By 4KiaraS - Chester, United Kingdom
This was the highlight of our trip to the Clermont-Ferrand area. The hike to the top is about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your pace. It does get a little more strenuous as you get the the top - and quite steep on the way down, so wear proper hiking shoes. Foe those with mobility issues (or young children) there is the option of taking a train, but if you're able-bodied, you'll want the experience of the hike! There is a middle option - there's a parking lot a little higher up the mountain that cuts about 20-30 minutes off the hike. That lots tends to fill up before the lower lot tough, so go early if you plan to be use that option. There's also a restaurant and a restroom at the upper parking lot. The views along the way are breathtaking. The height of Puy de Dôme is 1,465-metres. At the summit, it's nothing short of magical! We were fortunate enough to be there on a clear day where we had a perfect view of the Chaîne des Puys (volcanoes), Monts Dore and Monts du Forez mountains, Clermont-Ferrand and the Limagne plain. There's a path around the summit so you can take in the full panoramic view. I was shocked to see how many sheep were at the summit! The summit also provides restroom facilities, restaurant, gift shop, ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple, a meteorological observatory and a visitor information center. It took us 75 minutes to hike to the summit and about 45 minutes to go down because we went with the momentum and were basically running all he way down. Be careful - it gets slippery!! This is definitely something not to be missed! Bring a refillable water bottle and wear proper hiking shoes. It was hot when we went, but if you're visiting in cooler months you may ant to bring a light jacket for when you're at the summit.
10. Parc du Thabor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,512 reviews
Reviewed By Colophon
We stopped in Rennes on our way to Mont St-Michel. We're so glad we did. Not only did we find this compact town walkable and friendly, but we were pleased to discover its wonderful garden. It was worthy of a couple of hours, even on a brisk, showery day. Set in the site of an old quarry, it rich with water features amid old-growth plantings, with woodsy paths connecting the lower levels to the more formal gardens above. Though it was late in the season, the formal, flowering gardens were still rich with colorful blooms. In the middle of the park, we came upon the lovely aviary and its contributions of amazing colors. Parc du Thabor is a garden worth detouring to visit.
