France’s Finest

Sheltered by medieval walls, Avignon’s maze of narrow streets is filled with churches, museums and palaces tracing the history of this ancient, vibrant city.

The site of impressive Roman ruins, Arles inspires artists with its vibrant colors and striking quality of light.

Avignon’s grandest edifice is the Palace of the Popes, the papal seat for 70 years in the 14th century.

Set in a mountainous province, Viviers was founded in the 5th century.

Surrounded by steep hills and situated between France’s Burgundy and Beaujolais regions, Vienne is the gateway to Lyon’s countryside.

After Paris, Lyon is France’s most significant cultural and culinary center.

There’s nothing like losing yourself among the cobblestone streets and riverside promenade of Old Lyon.

France's third largest city, Lyon straddles the Rhône and Saône Rivers.

A Seine River port, Le Pecq lies just a short distance from the splendor of Paris’s world-renowned culture, cuisine and architecture.

Vernon's cobblestone streets are reminiscent of the Middle Ages, and some of the half-timbered houses feature magnificent wooden carvings.

Founded by the Romans, Rouen is situated amidst the chalk cliffs along the Seine and filled with half-timbered houses and exquisite Gothic architecture.

Normandy’s legendary D-Day Beaches bear witness to the heroism of the troops who landed here in World War II.

Set along the Seine, this small town is best known for the imposing Château Gaillard overlooking the village.

Formerly known as Mantes-sur-Seine for its picturesque location on the winding Seine River, Mantes-la-Jolie translates into “Mantes the Pretty.”

Paris’s cultural and historic significance is evident in its many noted landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe.