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.

40. Cannes

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Best known for its annual International Film Festival, now 70 years old, the city of Cannes on the French Riviera was a small fishing port established in 2 BC which became known as “Canua” in the 10th century. Today it is the Mecca of the rich and famous, with its casinos, luxury hotels, a glittering nightlife and 12 hours of sunshine a day! The Lerins islands, well worth a visit, are a mere 15 minute ferry trip away and the long beach promenade of La Croisette is a great place for promi-spotting.

30 minutes south of Nice, Cannes has its own airport.

41. Pont Saint Benezet (Avignon)

Immortalized by the famous song “Sur le pont d’avignon”, the bridge of Saint Benezet was constructed in the years between 1177 and 1185 and repeatedly rebuilt owing to the tendency of its arches to collapse when the Rhône river flooded. Only four of its original twenty arches – which spanned some 900 metres – have survived; however, it is a fine example of mediaeval architecture, steeped in legend, and well worth a visit. It was classified a World Heritage Site in 1995.

Avignon is situated on the left bank of the Rhône in the Vaucluse department of southeastern France. It has its own airport, with a shuttle bus to the city center (around 40 minutes).

42. Aquariaz Avoriaz

One of the first skiing resorts in France, Avoriaz in the Morzine commune is today one of the major French skiing and snowboarding destinations. During the summer it also offers trekking, hiking, mountain-biking and golf – and of course the “Aquariaz Avoriaz”, a water paradise in tropical style with many exciting attractions.

Avoriaz is best reached by shuttle transfer from Geneva (102 km), which takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.

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