Things to Do in France

List of Things to Do in France…

In addition to its historical attractions and fine opportunities for wining and dining, France has much to offer the visitor in terms of sporting opportunities, shopping, nightlife and festivals. The list of things to do is extensive and diverse and there is definitely something for everyone, no matter what your interest is.

Tourist attractions

If you’re visiting France for the first time, then perhaps the tourist attractions and museums are the places you might want to head to first. These might include amazingly beautiful natural attractions, historical and cultural attractions to enrich your mind as well as breathtaking modern attractions. Tourist attractions in France are scattered all across the country and every region has something special to offer visitors.

France can boast of amazing mountain ranges and beautiful scenery for the nature lovers. The Rhone-Alps region is known for its stunning natural beauty. Because of its long coastline, France also has wonderful beaches to offer sun-seekers. The choice is endless and ranges from the warm turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the pretty and charming coastline along the English Channel. Saint-Jean de Luz and Villefranche sur Mer are two places where you can find beautiful beaches where you can kick back and relax. France also has a rich cultural heritage and its museums are world-renowned and its medieval castles and cathedrals are truly amazing. Among them are the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, Fontainebleu Castle and Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Disneyland Paris is also a fun place to visit for families with kids.

Sports

The diversity of climate and geography across the country means that most diverse sports are available in France. In recent years, the French have increasingly become devotees of outdoor sports such as running, hiking, biking, surfing and windsurfing. For runners, the Paris marathon in the spring is something to look forward. The Marathon du Medoc, is another marathon in September that is a three-day event combining exercise with fun, good fun and wine. Hiking is a great sport in the French countryside and the experienced hikers can try challenging hikes called grandes randonnees through the Alps, the Pyrenees and the Luberon mountains of Provence. Golfers can enjoy the best courses in the major seaside resorts of Le Touquet, Cabourg and Deauville. In the winter, mountaineering might be your cup of tea whether you’re an expert or a novice and skiing is also a favourite in France. The Alps are best for downhill skiing and the Pyrenees for cross-country.

Entertainment

France also has an array of entertainment to offers its residents and visitors alike. While Paris is undoubtedly the undisputed major focus for theatre, classical concerts, ballet and opera, there is also plenty going on in the provinces, particularly in the summer. Even tiny villages like Perigord stages some kind of arts festival. In Paris hoever, you can expect many fine concerts at its first-class venues including the Opera Bastille, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees and even historic churches like Notre-Dame host performances and concerts. For theatre, the Comedie-Francaise features French classical drama including works by Moliere, while international productions are held at the Odeon Theatre de l’Europe. Jazz-lovers can head to one of the many jazz clubs in Paris like the New Morning and Le Caveau de la Huchette and on the Cote d’Azur in the summer. Rock concerts are held at the Zenith and the Olympia in Paris while clubbers might want to try out the expensive Paris clubs on the Champs-Elysees like Le Queen.