Lesser known French places worth visiting this summer. Forget Paris and the Cote d'Azur. This is a real vacation!
France is a beautiful and diverse country with a rich history, culture and cuisine. Among the most visited French tourist destinations is the capital of Paris. The French capital is known for its beautiful architecture, museums, art galleries and iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum.
Every year, the French Riviera is also visited by hordes of tourists who enjoy the glamorous resorts and lively nightlife. This time, however, we offer you lesser-known corners of France that you should not miss on your next trip. These are the lesser-known French places according to our selection.
Cap Corse, Corsica
Photo: envatoThe forty kilometer long peninsula stretching along the northern coast of Corsica is considered one of the most unspoiled areas of the island with beautiful beaches, winding hiking trails and small harbors. Here you can find many beautiful beaches and bays, including a beach Tamarone, Nonza beach and Barcaggio beach.
Many of France's lesser-known places, including Cap Corse, are popular with hikers. There are many trails that offer wonderful views of the coast and the surrounding mountains. The Sentier des Douaniers is a popular coastal path that runs along the edge of the peninsula, while the Mont Stella hike offers stunning views of the sea and islands.
Skyscanner Search - Buy your flight ticket here.Les Alpilles, Provence
Photo: envatoLes Alpilles is a beautiful mountain range in the heart of Provence that offers a variety of hiking trails. And although it is one of the lesser-known places in France, it is nevertheless becoming more and more popular. Les Alpilles is known for its rugged, rocky terrain and picturesque scenery, including olive groves, vineyards and fields of lavender. The area is also home to a number of protected nature reserves and parks, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.
The region boasts a rich cultural heritage, with several charming towns and villages dating back to Roman times. Some of the most popular destinations are Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence and Eygalières.
Saint Jean de Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques
Photo: Unsplash/Stephan ValentinSaint Jean de Luz is a charming coastal town in the Basque Country in SE France. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, including Grande Plage and Plage de Lafitenia. Saint Jean de Luz is located in the heart of the Basque country, which has a unique culture and language.
Here you can explore the historic center of the city and see traditional Basque architecture and enjoy delicious Basque cuisine.
Cap Ferret, Aquitaine
Photo: Unsplash/Yann BehrCap Ferret is a beautiful and popular holiday destination located in southwestern France, on the Atlantic coast. The most famous landmark of the region is the lighthouse Cap Ferret, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area, and there is no shortage of beautiful beaches, including Plage de l'Océan and Plage de la Pointe.
The area is also known for its oyster farming industry, and visitors can tour oyster farms and taste fresh, locally grown oysters. Cap Ferret is located in the bay of Arcachon and is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape, including a pine forest and sand dunes.
