City: France
Top Things to do in France
What to do and see in France, France: The Best Things to do
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Restaurants in France
1. Musee d'Orsay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65,765 reviews
This beautiful museum, once a railroad station, now houses a staggering collection of Impressionist art, as well as other items created between 1848 and 1914. In 2011, the museum is running a renovation of the top floor (impressionist gallery). Only ground and medium floor are accessible. The top floor will re-open on the 20th of October. Meanwhile, some impressionist masterpieces are not visible.
Reviewed By 576elizabethc576 - Montpelier Station, United States
Excellent museum, incredible use of old train station space, loads and loads of lovely and important French art, easy to walk, large open spaces, good cafes, perfect light. We walked right in in June, no waiting, arrived at opening. Highly recommend.
2. Vieux Lyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,612 reviews
Lyon's historic section is full of old buildings and a traditional old French atmosphere.
Reviewed By gavinb213
The best part of Lyon: fascinating and friendly. Wander around: get lost among the charming streets, stop for a drink or food at one of the many excellent cafes and restaurants.
3. La Petite France
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,198 reviews
Strasbourg's historic neighborhood is a serene collection of cobblestone roads, fine restaurants and 16th-century buildings.
Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States
Strasbourg's historic district La Petite France is gorgeous, complete with canals, bridges and half-timbered architecture.Just what you would expect to see in a "Once Upon A Time" fairy tale. Don't miss this area when in Strasbourg.
4. Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,186 reviews
Reviewed By JenLovesTrains - Bad Hindelang, Germany
It’s a steep climb up to the basilica with stations of the cross along the way. Well worth it for the views over all of Marseille. It looked as though a little tourist train goes though if you don’t want to do the walk. The basilica itself is beautifully decorated with mosaics and full of a variety of thankful donations, including ship and plane models hanging from the ceiling, medals, paintings and many many marble plaques. We enjoyed reading those! People’s thanks range from being saved from submarine bombardment in the war through being healed of an ulcer to passing an exam. There’s also a crypt, gift shop, restaurant and museum but we didn’t go to the restaurant or museum. They crypt is full of votive candles and the gift shop is crowded but has a good selection of postcards.
5. Place de la Bourse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,857 reviews
Reviewed By Effecrisse - Milan, Italy
The square is really marvelous, we can be breathless at night thanks to a spectacular lighting and to the Miroir d'Eau just in front of the palaces that perfectly reflect on it. You can take fabulous pictures there!
6. Castle Hill of Nice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,638 reviews
Reviewed By sezzyloulou - Harlow, United Kingdom
Of all the places essential to see in Nice, this is one of them On the top of a hill overlooking the bay of Nice, originally built for military purposes Castle hill dominates the city, separating the eastern part - the port - and the western part - the old town Once at the top (you can climb up the stairs, or get in the free lift) it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the bay, the ruins of an old cathedral, a view of the port, and has a lovely (though artificial) waterfall There are toilets and a small cafe too It is lovely to walk back down and visit the Jewish and catholic cemeteries, where you will find tombs of many aristocrats and famous people - apparently it costs 30k just to ‘reserve a plot’ with a substantial yearly upkeep fee
7. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,313 reviews
This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets.
Reviewed By NfN270644 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Large Old Town area incorporating a wonderful flower market, small shops in narrow, historic winding alleys and streets selling anything and everything, thoroughly enjoyable time with great cafes/restaurants full of locals enjoying coffee, snacks and meals.
8. Le Capitole
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,645 reviews
Reviewed By SteveRainville99 - Orlando, United States
This was definitely our favorite spot to be in all of Toulouse! The Capitole building, the surrounding buildings, all the cute little cafes and restaurants, we just had a blast there. This is an absolute must do while in Toulouse!
9. Plage de la Grande Conque
10. Disneyland Paris
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43,118 reviews
Although this Disney theme park, originally named Euro-Disney, was met with protest following its opening in 1992, Disneyland Paris is now frequented by large crowds drawn by technologically advanced rides and attractions.
Reviewed By adw184 - Bristol, United Kingdom
First of all, my family and I try and visit Disneyland Resort Paris every November when we can. Christmas time is the best time to go as there are less people, more rides to go on and lots of different evening entertainment such as the Mickey and Minnie’s tree lighting show! All of our trips are amazing every time we visit. I am very happy to visit any time. I definitely recommend staying in the Disneyland Paris Main Hotel. You know. The one with the clock on the front and to the entrance to the Disney parks. The service is great and the rooms are outstanding although they are planning to redo the hotel because of it’s age, it will apparently be open on one side of the hotel and the other side will be closed for maintenance as for 2020. I don’t tend to order room service as we have a brilliant breakfast in the Disneyland Hotel breakfast buffet and take some meat, cheese and baguettes for lunch so you don’t need to spend more money on lunches at restaurants throughout the park which will limit the times you have on the rides. The park is very big and for your first time can be quite confusing but you can pick up a park guide with your package, in the city hall or Hollywood Studios services. You will easily be able to find your way around once you are used to the layout. Most of the rides are dependent on your height or age but most of them you don’t need to worry about because the majority of the rides are aimed at younger generations. For Hollywood tower of Terror, Indiana Jones and the temple of doom, RC racer, Aerosmith, Star Wars Hyperspace mountain and other thrill rides height restrictions are important so don’t ignore them before you get into the queue. My recommendations for little ones are.... Slinky dog, The adventures of Ratatouille, Peter Pan’s flight and many others. My recommendations for older kids and teens.... Big Thunder Mountain, Phantom Manor, Pirates of the Caribbean, The toy soldiers parachute drop, RC racer, Star Wars hyperspace mountain and many others. My recommendations for adults.... Hollywood tower of terror, Aerosmith, RC racer, Star Wars hyperspace mountain, Big Thunder Mountain and many others. Hopefully you have found this review very helpful and please share this to help others looking for a nice family holiday!
