France is the number one tourist destination worldwide, and it is not difficult to see why. Quite apart from the diversity of its national monuments – many but by no means all of which are to be found in the capital city of Paris – it offers culture, tradition, fascinating history, romance and charm as well as fantastic cooking and first-rate wines.

It is interesting to note, when you are visiting France, that the French are extraordinarily nonchalant about the beauties and treasures in their wonderful country, almost as if they took them for granted. They live, eat and sleep with them in a completely different way to the rest of the world. For that reason, it is often difficult to find information about the lesser-known gems of antiquity or beauty hidden away in the remoter regions of France. This list of the best things to do in France will shed light, not only on the attractions and monuments with which everyone is acquainted, but on other equally beautiful or significant attractions which are all but unknown.

61. Musée des Augustins de Toulouse

Home to Toulouse’s Augustinian convent until the French revolution, this magnificent Gothic monument was built in 1309 and now houses a fabulous collection of paintings and sculptures dating from mediaeval times to the early 20th century.

The Augustinian Museum is located just under 2 km from Toulouse Matabiau railway station and can be reached by train in 21 minutes (exit “Musée des Augustins”).

62. Le Parc du Thabor (Rennes)

The Thabor botanical gardens in Rennes, established in 1868, are justifiably the pride and joy of a city rich in old and culturally significant attractions. Exquisitely planned and immaculately kept, it offers picturesque waterways, graceful statues and shady arbors where one can sit and enjoy a picnic. Here something is in bloom all the year round, and it’s free, too!

The “Parc du Thabor is 7 minutes from the railway station by public transport: exit “Place Saint Mélaine”.

63. Îles de Lérins

The four French mediterranean “Lérins Islands” are situated near Cannes, off the French Riviera. They can be visited by boat from Cannes in around 15 minutes: only the two larger (Île Sainte-Marguerite and Île Saint-Honorat) are inhabited.

However, if you are staying in or near Cannes, a guided tour of the “Îles de Lérins” makes a lovely day trip of unique character.

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