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RV Road Trip - 100 Things to do in France 7/20

The country of France is literally filled with medieval cities, alpine villages, and glorious beaches. Vineyards and wines make it world famous, as do the many classical museums and monuments. Ancient caves with prehistoric drawings, theatres and palaces, art galleries and eclectic villages – there is something for everyone in this amazing country!

 

31. Les Invalides

This is also known as the National Residence for Invalids. It is a collection of buildings housing museums and monuments that have to do with the military history. There is also a hospital and a retirement home for veterans, which was the original goal of the construction.
There are in fact three museums on the site, and a large church with the tombs of some of the country’s war heroes. The tomb of napoleon Bonaparte is there.
Plan to spend a half day here.

 

32. Take the Petit Train

The Petit Train de la Rhune runs from Col de Saint-Ignace and goes high up into the mountains. If climbs 736m over the 4.2km trip. Needless to say, the scenery is fantastic, so don’t forget your camera!
Another train trip to consider is the Montenvers Railway which leaves from Chamonix, travelling 800m up Aiguilles de Chamonix. This trip goes up to 1,913m to the station where you may view the Mer de Glace glacier.
Allow yourself a full day for either of these trips, and you may consider staying the night before so you are ready to leave in the morning.

 

33. Tuileries Garden

You will find this amazing garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. It was created by Catherine de Medici in 1564, although it only opened to the public in 1667.
You will find it is a very popular area for Parisians to take an afternoon stroll, in fact the gardens are popular all times of the day.
Pack a picnic and enjoy this lovely green space in the city.

 

34. Arcachon Bay

You may hear locals call this ‘le Bassin’. It is a bay on the southwest coast of France covering 150 km² at high tide. It is a natural preservation area between the towns of Cap ferret and Arcachon. There is an island in the middle called L’île aux Oiseaux which means the Isle of the Birds.
No matter which season of the year you visit, you will find the area has wildlife and flora worth exploring.
Spend a day in the area, there is plenty to see, and you will be able to eat lunch in the villages.

 

35. Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux

Here in the old seminary you will be able to see the most famous medieval tapestry in the world. The tapestry was completed in the 11th century. The tapestry is 70 metres long and celebrates the conquest of England by William the Conqueror.

The first floor of the exhibition explains the Battle of Hastings, with audio guide. There is a cinema at the top where you may watch the documentary of the battle.
Plan at least a half a day to see this amazing piece of work and the people who produced it.

 

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