Three must visit French cities
It’s hard to say something about France that’s not been said before. Tons of movies have showed us the beauty of walking down its streets, the lusciousness of its gastronomy and how peaceful could be the sound of the traditional accordion. But France is not just what we see on TV, where every frame includes the Eiffel Tower on the background. This country has been the scenario of a lot of historic events that have changed the entire world. You may be planning a trip to the land of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, so don’t forget to include the following destinations.
Versailles
This city is home of one of the most famous Châteaux of France. Here you can find a place to walk and feel calm at the Gardens of Versailles, a demonstration of talent and delicacy of its designers. The Saint-Louis Cathedral is an outstanding monument you must see, it holds a lot of the changes made during the revolution with the original vibe of the Monarchy times that describe French history. Off course, the Palace of Versailles is the main attraction, all marble countertops you’ve seen before will be nothing compared to the beauty of La cour de marbre on its center.
Bordeaux
As one of the most important port cities in all Europe, Bordeaux has a great balance between modernity and classic influence. It hosts the Musee d’Aquitaine and the Musee des Beaux Arts which hold the best exhibitions of French history outside Paris and a great gallery expanded during the Napoleonic Wars respectively. Visit the Bordeaux Cathedral to get astonished by the details put to the façade and the great collection of religious artifacts. Last but not least, take a walk through La Place de la Bours by the Garonne River and feel the magic of the Miroir d’Eau.
Paris
The well known and beloved capital of the country. Not for nothing is ranked as the most visited cities all around the world. It’s the home of incredible art works such as Da Vinci’s La Gioconda at the Louvre Museum and some Van Gogh’s masterpieces at the Musee d’Orsay. Visit the Arc de Triomph to read the names of every Frenchmen and foreigner that fought for French freedom and pay a visit to the most famous tower of the world, The Eiffel Tower, a place where you can gaze the best view of the Parisian landscape.