Pictures of France

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From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core.

Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.

Feel as though you are stepping back in time with a visit to this wonderful historic house and former prison set in the middle of the River Thiou. 

Colorful architecture, a warm climate and a laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle make this coastal city a favorite with celebrities and holidaymakers.

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

Whether you’re catching a train or not, be sure to visit this “secular cathedral,” an early 20th-century icon that sits on a hill north of Old Town Limoges.

Containing parts of Limousin history from Roman times to the present, this magnificent Gothic house of worship is an important part of the skyline of Limoges.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.

This serene mountain town has rustic charm and natural beauty and is the site of one of Europe’s most famous divine encounters.

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

The one-time capital of the Duchy of Auvergne, Riom\'s center features historic architecture, centuries-old churches, and a Renaissance clock tower. 

This culturally rich university town in France’s Auvergne region is set amid beautiful landscape, surrounded by volcanoes including the famous Puy-de-Dôme.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.