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What are the Most Visited Destinations Outside Major Cities in France?

Here are some popular destinations outside the major cities in France:

• Nice

  The most beautiful city in France is a must-visit because this city on the French Riviera is known to always be bathed in sunshine. No wonder it's a tourist favorite. It is the fifth largest city in France. Nice is a port city with many sandy areas where you can get a great view of the city and the Mediterranean sea from a height by visiting Colline du Chateau.

• Lyon

  Lyon is the most beautiful and third largest city in France. Located between the confluence of the Rhone and Saine Rivers, it has been strategically located to attract merchants since its inception in 43 BC. The city of Lyon is orderly and organized. Its streets are lined with Rennaissance-style buildings. One of its iconic buildings that attracts many tourists is the Lyon Cathedral in the beautiful old town area.

• Bordeaux

  Bordeaux is the most famous city in France for its reputation as a wine producer, producing more than 158 million gallons each year. You can book a spot on a bike tour to see the wineries with a local guide. Another major attraction in Bordeaux is the Famous Water Mirror.

• Colmar

  Colmar is a small town in the Alsace region, with such a beautiful landscape that it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in France. Here you can find colorful wooden houses decorated with beautiful flowers, pretty canals, and small stone streets. You can also enjoy the festive Christmas Market which is very pretty. It's a quirky but beautiful town, the beauty of which inspired the anime movie Ghobli, Howl's Moving Castle.

• Cannes

  Cannes was once a pleasant fishing village. In 1030, the name Cannes first appeared meaning high or peak. The presence of European aristocrats made Cannes a retreat. In 1920, tourism in Cannes began to grow rapidly. This is why many luxury inns began to appear in the city of Cannes.

  It was only in 1946 that the city became known as the city of film, as it was on September 20 that the Cannes Film Festival was born. The festival is held annually at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres building.
  Although it is located on the beach, there are many interesting destinations that can be visited. These include La Malmaison Museum, Bellini Chapel, Musee de la Castre Fortress, Le Suquet (old town near Cannes).

What Airports are there in France?

• Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
  It is the largest international airport in France, located in the commune of Roissy-en-France. The airport is named after the leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic, Charles de Gaulle. The airport serves as a major hub for Air France and a destination for several other legacy airlines from Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam. In 2019, the airport handled 76,150,007 passengers and 498,175 aircraft, making it the 9th busiest airport in the world and 2nd in Europe.
• Saint-Exupéry International Airport
  Previously known as Satolas Lyon Airport, because it is located near Lyon, France. It wasn't until 2000 that the airport was named after the French writer and pilot Anotoine de Saint-Exupery.
  Located in Colombier-Saugnieu, the airport's capacity is limited by the surrounding mountains. In 2005, the airport reached an all-time high of 6.5 million passengers with the most international flights.
• Côte d'Azur International Airport
  Located in Nice, this is the second most important airport in France after Aeroports de Paris. It is located right on the Promenade des Anglais, near l'Arenas with two terminals. In 2005, just under 10 million passengers passed through Côte d'Azur International Airport.
  The airport area covers 3.70 km2. 2.70 km2 is used for 2 parallel runways, 1 km2 is used for 2 passenger terminals and 1 cargo terminal. Passenger capacity at the airport is 13 million with 52 movements/hour (26 landings).
  The airport is run by the Chamber of Commerce and The Nice Côte d'Azur Industry. The director of Côte d'Azur International Airport is Hervé de Place, who is also the director of Côte d'Azur's cousin airport, Cannes-Mandelieu.

What to Prepare for a France Vacation?

If you're planning a vacation to France, whether it's to take pictures under the Eiffel Tower, visit the Cannes film festival, see the wineries in Bordeaux, here's what to prepare:

• Prepare your visa before the day of departure. There are various types of visas, depending on your needs and purpose of visiting France.
• Avoid wearing sweatpants in public as you will be the center of attention.
• Start your greeting with 'bonjour' which means hello because the French are known to be friendly and polite. So, don't be shy to ask questions.
• When visiting Paris, be careful as it is notorious for pickpockets. Avoid putting your phone on restaurant tables and don't keep your phone in your pants pocket. Keep your bag in front of your body.
• Avoid carrying 100 and 500 Euro bills, as not all shops accept these denominations. Instead, bring 10, 20 or 50 denominations.
• Do not ask for butter or margarine if there is already a baguette on the table. France does not serve butter beyond breakfast time.
• We recommend renting a car for around USD 250 per week, which includes a driver who is fluent in several languages.
• Keep your voice intonation when speaking so as not to disturb the comfort of others.

Time Difference between Paris, France and Jakarta, Indonesia

The time difference between these two cities is quite large. Time in Jakarta runs about 7 hours faster than in Paris. This is because Jakarta uses West Indonesia Time (WIB) while Paris uses Central European Time (CET).

Fun Activities in France

If you visit France, don't forget to do a lot of exciting activities. Starting from visiting Notre Dame church, a beautiful church with a view of the British Channel, visiting goat farms, tasting cheese, milk and chocolate from goat milk.