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Mediterranean azure beaches, vineyards, laid-back surfing towns, secluded islands and medieval fortress towns – France really does have it all.
It’s near impossible to distill this magnificent country into just a handful of must-visit destinations, but here’s our edit of the ones we think you should add to your French bucket list.
The beauty of France is that you can easily pop across the channel in your car, if you’re worried about post-Brexit airfares.
It might be a tourist trap, but everyone should gaze upon Louis XIV’s Palace of Versailles at least once in their life. Continue south to eat your way through the gastronomic capital Lyon and taking in the lavender fields of Provence.
Then it’s onto the French Riviera where you can opt for the glitz of Nice or the buzz of Marseille – or, if you prefer seclusion, the relatively unknown Ile de Porquerolles.
Click through our gallery above to discover our full list of the best places to visit in France this summer.
Picture research by alamy.com
