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Paris

This city needs no introduction, world-class landmarks, dreamy destinations, the Eiffel Tower without a doubt makes Paris one of the most popular locations in the whole of Europe. Some of the top-notch attractions include Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Sacre-Coeur along with several mind-blowing museums and galleries. The Eiffel Tower is a highly popular attraction for all, people usually visit here to profess their love to their partner or have a casual party with family or friends. Around 6 million visit the Eiffel Tower each year due to its everlasting magical aura. The twinkling lights just after the sun sets, a glass of champagne and a lazy dinner in one of the restaurants is enough to make one obsessed with each visit.

Mont St-Michel, Normandy

The elegant tidal play blesses our eyes on this abbey island in Normandy, and this place is utterly magical and mysterious. As per Celtic Mythology, a sea tomb is a place where the souls of the dead were sent to. The Mont St-Michel is considered to have a rich history that will make you feel its every ounce as you move across the bridge. You can even go for a barefoot walk across the sandy land to the beautiful architecture. With the tide washed out, tourists can go for a brisk walk through Mont St-Michel which is 0.6 miles or 1 km, you should go for a guide due to the risky path which follows unless you are a professional yourself. The Grande Rue which is the main street of Mont runs up the slope and through many souvenir stores and diners till the abbey.

Chamonix

The very famous destination which happens to be an iconic ski resort in the French Alps has mountains surrounding it from every corner and happens to be a landmark in Chamonix. People who come out as bold mountaineers and winter hardy probably have their origin from this place. There are no specific obligations or restrictions for skiers to not roam and ski freely through the breathtaking view of Mont Blanc and all the fascinating mountain ranges adjacent to the trial. Non-skiers can hop on the cable car of Aiguille du Midi and move towards Italy and then jump aboard the Telecabine Panoramique Mont Blanc cable car to catch a breathtaking view from 3800 meters above ground level. The summer months give you an abundance of hiking and biking trails.

Carcassonne

This place is located atop a rocky hill having zigzag battlements, spiky turrets, and strong walls fortifying the foundation of the city of Carcassonne in the Languedoc. This place resembles something out of a fable or children’s storybook, being honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, this destination is the perfect vacation spot for tourists attached with History, Art, and Architecture. The dusk time is the best to wander around this elegant monument having a fairy walled city, the older part of the town has 100 or more people living there in lovely hotels so this place is usually less crowded and gives a complete atmosphere for romance.

Lyon

The list doesn’t seem to end when referring to Lyon, this place has alluring museums, exotic nightlife and clubbing, bars, captivating shopping stores, a thriving university, and a well-maintained and sophisticated lifestyle. Lyon is also termed the gastronomic capital of France. This destination has some of the best delicacies and is a haven for food bloggers and food lovers. If you visit this place don’t forget to try some of the best of its kind Lyonnais specialties in a Bouchon. The Bouchons in Lyon are very special and serve with quaint customs like presenting the bill in a table cloth, serving wine in a glass bottle covered carefully with elastic to curb dripping, these customs make this place a very unique one

Alsatian Wine Route

Being one of France’s famous drives, Route des Vins d’ Alsace is located far northeast of France and takes you through a lush green array of vines dancing through a gentle breeze, Renaissance-style castles, and mist-covered mountains which steal your eyes. While on your way you can see wine cellars along the road and half-timbered villages. You taste and buy some of the best fruity Alsace vintage wines. The best time to visit is during Autumn when the vines are filled with juicy grapes ready to be harvested with their vibrant sparkling hues.

Carnac’s Megaliths

This destination is one of the great ancient wonders of all time in the prehistoric world, spreading with a huge stretch through the plains inland from Baie de Quiberon, Carnac’s Megaliths are huge primitive stone alignments dating back to 5000 and 3500 BCE. This monument with 3000 Menhirs was constructed by Neolithic inhabitants. A bike or walking trek between Menec and the Kerlescan groups would prove your appreciation and respect for these mysteriously gigantic stone constructions. This fact which remains a mystery is the purpose and reason for building such huge alignments, some say the purpose was to symbolize the Sun God or the Phallic Fertility Cult. The longest beach in Carnac is 2km long with white shinny curvaceous sands for you to relax and unravel the deep mystery behind the construction of such gigantic Megaliths…

Dune du Pilat, Pyla-sur-Mer

Giving a single reason for paying a visit to this destination will be very scanty, but it is due to a single reason alone why tourists venture out here, get the irony? The reason is to scamper and have fun on the soft, warm, and curvaceous sands of Europe’s biggest dune. This place, Dune du Pilat is a mountain of sparkling white sands that needs to be climbed and gleefully ran down at full speed. This piece of beauty is not alone a stunner, ogle at the Banc d’ Arguin Bird Reserve and Cap Ferret across the Bay are some instances making this place a complete enjoyment. These destinations anticipate your arrival, pack your bags, book your tickets, and get set for the vacation of your lifetime. Plan a tailor-made holiday with Gobyquote and spend the best time with family and friends, Happy holiday…!!

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