Famous tourist destinations and attractions in France.

 Capital- Paris
 Language- French
 Currencies- Euro, CFP franc
 Famous for its fashion houses, classical
art museums
 Renowned as the world’s most popular
tourist destination, receiving 82 million
foreign tourists annual
 Rich history
France(Cont’d)

Famous destinations
 Eiffel Tower
 Louvre Museum
 Palace of Versailles
 Loire Valley
 Strasbourg

Eiffel Tower
 Symbol of Paris
 Built by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance
arch for the International Exhibition of
Paris of 1889
 324 meters (1,063 feet) tall, it is highest
building in Paris
 More than 200,000,000 people have
visited the Eiffel Tower

Louvre
Museum
 Western Civilization's most famous works
are found here
 Ranks among the top European collections
of fine arts
 It has astounding collection of 30,000
artworks

Palace of
Versailles
 Versailles was designed to show off the
glory of the French monarchy
 Principal royal residence of France from
1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of
the French Revolution in 1789
 The palace features 700 rooms, 2153
windows, 68 staircases and 2000 acres of
beautiful garden

Prehistoric
Cave Paintings
in Lascaux
 Fascinating world of prehistoric art
 Estimated to be up to 20,000 years old,
the paintings consist primarily of large
animals, once native to the region
 Offers small-group tour and provides an
in-depth visit with interesting
commentary from a knowledgeable guide

Loire Valley
 Home to many wineries that offer tours
and wine tastings
 Popular tourist destination
 Regarded for its spectacular scenery,
splendid chateaux, picturesque vineyards
and historic villages

Strasbourg
 City situated right on the border of France
and Germany
 City’s historic center, Grande Île, is what
makes it one of the best places to visit in
France
 Museums, shops, cafes and striking
attractions

Bollywood movies shot in
France (Paris)
 Befikre (2016)
 Queen (2014)
 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
 Ishkq in Paris (2013)
 London, Paris, New York (2012)
 An Evening in Paris (1967)
and many more……

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