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With over 2,000 years of history, France boasts more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and has the fourth largest number of historical sites in the world after Italy, China, and Spain. The UNESCO-listed sites take a variety of forms including historic towns, palaces, castles, religious buildings, forts, canals, and landscapes. These sites can be found spread all across France, so wherever you go, you won’t be far away from one of them. You can learn more about French's noteworthy UNESCO Sites by clicking here.
Western civilization was born in Greece over 4,000 years ago. It therefore comes as no surprise that this ancient land is home to 18 amazingly unique UNESCO Sites to visit. From Bronze Age citadels and the sacred Acropolis of Athens (on which stands the Parthenon, chosen by UNESCO as its official emblem), to Byzantine monasteries and Venetian fortresses, Greece’s ongoing efforts to protect and curate its sites and monuments is testament to the tireless work of archaeologists, conservators and heritage managers across the country.
Italy boasts the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. With 51 designated cultural and natural landmarks, it makes up over 5% of UNESCO’s global list. From Dolomites and historic centers of Florence and Rome to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, the Italian sites are ideal travel destinations for anyone seeking out history, art, and culture.
Germany currently boasts a whopping 51 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking among the countries with the highest density of natural and cultural treasures. All of the sites are of great importance for humanity, by their unique authenticity, nature, and righteousness, and are subject to special protection. From spectacular cityscapes at the Hanseatic City of Lübeck to fascinating medieval old towns and castles, and some amazing natural landscape of the Wadden Sea on Germany’s North Sea coast, Germany offers a diverse wealth of UNESCO sites to be discovered.
Spain has the third most UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any country in the world. From Iberian Peninsula’s most antique villages and old towns to cobblestoned Romanesque streets and breathtaking architecture, there are 48 impressive UNESCO sites to visit in Spain. Countless cultures have passed through this country leaving their incredible influences and making Spain a cultural paradise.
Driving Time
Paris Airport - Orleans: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.
Orleans - Blois: 55 mins. approx.
Blois - Tours: 50 mins. approx.
Tours - Saumur: 55 mins. approx.
Saumur - Nantes: 1 hr. 35 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Paris Airport - Chablis Wine Region Area: 2 hrs./ 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Chablis Wine Region Area - Beaune: 1 hr. / 1hr. 30 mins. approx.
Beaune - Franche-Comte: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.
Franche-Comte - Southern Burgundy: 2 hrs 30 mins/ 3 hrs.30 approx.
Southern Burgundy - Lyon: 1 hr. / 2 hrs. approx.
Driving Time
Paris - Reims: 1 hours 36 mins. approx.
Reims- Nancy: 2 hr 35 min approx.
Nancy- Strasbourg: 1 hrs 50 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Paris- Reims: 1 hr 48 mins. approx.
Reims- Paris: 1 hr 39 min approx.
France boasts lively cities, idyllic sun-drenched beaches and the glamorous and gorgeous Cote d`Azur coastline. There are so many different possibilities from world-renowned Paris, one of the most famous cities in Europe, to a seaside holiday spent lounging on beaches, swimming in the sea, and dining at stylish waterfront restaurants.
France is not just Paris, but fortified towns with elaborate chateaus and castles; Roman ruins and religious monasteries; verdant vineyards and sunflower fields; magnificent mountains and the warm Riviera sunshine and so much more. With its winding country lanes, exploring France`s countryside is often best done by car.
France is famous for its wine regions, with over 3,000 different wines across two million hectares of vineyards, wine lovers from around the world flock to France for its sheer abundance of vineyards and vintages. Each wine region offers a different grape variety, unique environmental conditions, and their own special wines. There are seven primary wine-producing regions: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Provence, and the Rhone Valley. These French wine regions are not just famous for their fabulous French wines, but also for their picturesque views, charming villages, delicious foods, lively culture and festivals, with beautiful surrounding vineyards.
France has so many charming towns, villages, cities and hamlets that are totally unique from one another and worthy of any travel bucket list. These villages offer the best of French culture and heritage and beyond the most popular tourist sites. Many of these villages only have a population of a few hundred, offering visitors a more intimate and authentic experience of France.
French cuisine is renowned for its flavor and finesse. Once you have your first meal here, you’ll quickly realize that food in France is more than just fuel. The French regard gastronomy as essential to the art of living, and the culinary culture of the country runs deep. From wholesome desserts to delectable cheeses, wines, stews, soups, fresh fish….every region in France has its own specialty. In fact, French cuisine is so highly regarded around the world that it was added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritages in 2010. The land of cheese, croissants, and crêpes is waiting for you.
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