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.

31. Zoo de la Flèche (Flèche)

The Zoo de la Flêche, located in Sarthe in the Pays de la Loire region, has the reputation of being the best zoo in France. With all the animals one would expect plus quite a few rarer ones – from white lions to poison-dart frogs – , the zoo covers an area of 35 acres, in which the animals are kept very much in accordance with their natural habitats and barely separated from the public by leafy walkways.

La Flêche is around 75 km northwest of Tours and around 50 km from Angers.

32. Cathédrale St. Étienne, Jardins de l’Évêché (Limoges)

A visit to Limoges would not be complete without seeing this awe-inspiring example of Catholic primitive Gothic architecture in which believers have worshipped for over a thousand years. Surrounded by perfectly-kept botanical gardens, it towers majestically towards the sky, its spire 65 metres high. And if its exterior is breathtaking, its interior is even more so.

The Cathédrale St. Étienne, also just known as “Limoges Cathedral”, is located in Limoges in the Haute-Vienne department of Central France, around 181 km from Bordeaux. The closest airport is the Limoges-Bellegarde airport, 8 km from the city center.

33. Biarritz

35 kilometres from the Spanish border on the southwestern coast of France, facing the Bay of Biscay, the bustling, fun-loving town of Biarritz has all the attractions of the Riviera, but is less expensive and less crowded. The town’s wealth, founded on the whaling trade in the Middle Ages, took an upward swing as early as the 18th Century, when it was recommended for the beneficial health properties of its air and water, and it has been a popular holiday and bathing resort ever since.

Biarritz has long sandy beaches, casinos and bars and some wonderful views and old buildings. It is also known as the golfing capital of France, with many fine golf courses. It has its own airport, with less than two hours flight from Pau and only 30 minutes from San Sebastian in Spain.

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