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From above the harbor, this undulating park on the Rock of Monaco offers some of the best views of Monaco, moored yachts and the sea.

In the center of Clermont-Ferrand is a green space perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the streets. Relax here with a book after a hearty lunch. 

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

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

With a magnificent coastline, a thriving café culture and 26 centuries of history, this port city in the south of France is an incredible destination for any holiday maker, any time of year.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

See the ancient fort where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned when you tour this picturesque island off the coast of Cannes.

Ducks swim in ponds and peacocks roam the landscaped lawns of this lush park, which features a museum, cloister and orangery. 

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Get a close look at a vast array of marine life at this striking museum, which seems to have been carved out of the cliff face.

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

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.

Explore this beautiful island off the coast of the French Riviera, home to a monastic compound that is more than 1,500 years old.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.