Thinking about spending a trip of your loved one, or perhaps catching a breathtaking sweet spot? This is places in France should absolutely be part of your bucket list. Throughout this country, art pieces from the Renaissance Era can be observed. Magnificent works of the famous artist, architectural wonders and stunning scenery.
Surely, you do not want to miss these top ten most ravishing romantic places in France. Hold your horses with these magnificent spots.
PICTURESQUE PLACES IN FRANCE
1. CHAMPAGNE
Sipping a glass with your favorite champagne is such an amazing thing to do when relaxing. It’s all thanks to this Champagne region of France. This is where grapes are grown to create that delicious wine variety and Champagne was the given appellation.
Historic links are found in champagne with some of the most influential leaders that Paris has ever had, particular Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc), who came from the village of Domrémy, now in the Aude department, and General de Gaulle, who is buried at Colombey Les Deux Eglises, in the Haute Marne.
You can spend time on a private tour and wine tasting at Moet et Chandon Champagne Cellars, where you can see exquisite bottles of Dom Perignon. Sightseeing at the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and see different kinds of grapes variety in their preserved area.
2PARIS
The capital of France and the country’s largest city. Your trip will not be complete unless you have grasped the magnificent city lights when climbing the Eiffel Tower. The city has a lot more to offer from the dining experience, shopping, and great architectural designs.
Sealing your love with this renowned place, you can visit the Pont des Arts, where lovers would hang padlocks and threw keys in the river below an indication of constant love.
Paris is also the global center for fashion, art, gastronomy, and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Notre-Dame de Paris, the Louvre and its large pyramid, and the Arc de Triomphe are to add on the list of city’s amazing works of art.
3COLMAR
Also known as the Venice of France. This wonderful little town is heavily influenced by Swiss and German architectural design, just near the northern borders in Alsace. During the French revolution, the place was preserved and making it so vivid and genuine display of the past.
Wandering in the streets of Colmar felt like you have stepped into a different world like in the pages of fairytale perfect for honeymoon or reconciliation. Locals stand prod of their attractive homes, placing colorful shutters decorating them also with pots of geraniums. Often with vibrant paints and pretty flowers as an ornament.
The iconic Launch River in the heart of Colmar and with the surrounding cobblestone streets lined with the medieval-inspired theme and early Renaissance buildings.
You can also drop by in the gothic 13th Century, Eglise Saint-Martin church located on central Place de la Cathédrale. This center is full of different kinds of shops and boutiques selling local delicacies and products from chocolates, salted caramels, jars of sauerkraut, and pretzels (salty or sweet pretzels), white wine, cheese, sausages.
4CHENONCEAUX
It is situated near the valley of the river Cher, this spectacular view of Château de Chenonceau near Chenonceaux proper is definitely stunning. This is the perfect escape in the city life together with your lover. This castle was a gift from King Henry II to his sweetheart Diane de Poitiers.
It is not just known for its architecture and history, but also for the plentiful of its collections, as one glance when exploring the interior. Displaying furniture of the Renaissance period, an important assembly of carpets of the XVIth and XVIIth centuries and countless paintings of art masters.
5THE CAMARGUE
UNESCO’s heritage and reserve located near the Mediterranean. The Camargue is a vast area of wetlands ideal for catching sunsets and for those who love nature being their escape. The tranquil humming of birds and incredible wild horses is such a great adrenalin experience. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhône; the western one is the Petit Rhône.
Camargue is also perfect for hiking and cycling opportunities perfect for adventurous couples. Ideally who likes flat terrain or no hills. Some tracks are situated across the Rhone delta. To the east of Saintes Marie, there are a couple of largely deserted sandy beaches, only accessible by foot, on horseback or bike. Some places are accessible by car, but not all.
Spring and Autumn are the best time to visit, as hundreds of thousands of birds migrate at this time of the year. And spectators from all over the world came to visit to admire its rich wildlife. The ornithological park of Camargue is beyond measure as it is home of varieties of waterfowl, including white egrets and herons. Catching up with the pink flamingo with your lover can be a sweet experience also.
