France route: Paris to the Alps, Corsica and Normandy

A 6,871 km route through the main destinations in France, from Paris and the Eiffel Tower to the Alps with Mont Blanc, passing through the Gorges du Verdon, Chamonix, the Mediterranean coast with Nice and the Promenade des Anglais, Corsica, Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy and Brittany.

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Places
Start
Paris and iconic monuments
End
Seine
Stops
17
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travmap
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  1. Paris and iconic monuments — French capital with historic architecture, world-renowned museums and iconic monuments that reflect centuries of European art and culture.
  2. French Alps and Mediterranean coasts — Spectacular contrast between snow-capped alpine peaks and crystal clear Mediterranean beaches, offering mountain adventure and coastal relaxation.
  3. Mont Blanc, highest peak of western Europe — 4,808-metre summit in the western Alps, a destination for mountaineers and hikers with panoramic views of the Alpine massif.
  4. Gorges du Verdon — One of Europe's largest canyons, carved by the Verdon River with turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs
  5. Chamonix — Mountain resort at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in western Europe, with glaciers and panoramic views
  6. Corsica — Mediterranean island with wild beaches, mountain villages, and diverse natural zones
  7. Mont Saint-Michel — Iconic medieval abbey rising between sky, sea and sand; UNESCO World Heritage site
  8. Nice — Southeastern French city on the Mediterranean, symbol of the French Riviera with elegant boulevards and old town
  9. Provence region — A region in south-eastern France famous for purple lavender fields, medieval villages and traditional Provençal gastronomy.
  10. Normandy — Northern region associated with cliffs, beaches, quiet villages and significant Second World War history
  11. La Défense — Modern business district near Paris center featuring skyscrapers, described as the Manhattan of Paris
  12. Eiffel Tower views from Avenue de Camoas — Iconic perspective of the Eiffel Tower from this Parisian avenue, capturing the most photographed monument in France.
  13. Promenade des Anglais — Famous waterfront promenade in Nice along the Mediterranean with narrow streets and colorful houses in the old town
  14. Provence — Southern French region between the Alps and Mediterranean, known for stone villages, lavender fields and distinctive landscapes
  15. Dune du Pyla — Highest sand dune in Europe with impressive views over the Atlantic Ocean
  16. Brittany — Coastal region with rocky shores, lighthouses, historic villages and mysterious landscapes
  17. Seine — River running through Paris with elegant facades lining its banks

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