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Sightseeing France Tours and France Tour Itineraries

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France tours provide a chance to enjoy sightseeing in France, whether you want a walking tour of one city or a major tour itinerary circling the country. Here is a list of top France tours, sightseeing tours and suggested France tour itineraries.

Top Paris Sightseeing Tours

Paris Segway TourViator
Paris can be an intimidating city, as there is so much to see. Since it's one of the top destinations for travelers in the world, fortunately there are many Paris tours to show you the sights. Here is a list of some of the top Paris tours, including Paris neighborhood tours, Paris walking tours, Paris segway tours and Paris DaVinci Code tours.

Top France Wine Tours

Day in the Champagne Region Wine TourViator.com
One of the best reasons to visit France is the wine. The world's largest wine producer, France's range of wine types, flavors and tastes is as diverse as the various wine regions in France. Here is a list of the best French wine tours to taste, tour and experience French wine and sightseeing.

South of France Tour

Avignon's Palais des PapesFrance Tourism Office/Jean Lamburet
The South of France is an alluring, relaxing and beautiful place. It's an amazing mix of big cities, beach towns and hilltop villages. Here is a South of France tour itinerary to weave you through the best of the South of France.

Normandy and D-Day Tours

Normandy Battlefields Tour of Sword Beach and the British Airborne SectorViator
Normandy tours offer a way to experience this lovely part of Northern France, and to see the many Normandy D-Day sites, cemeteries, monuments and attractions. Besides the World War II history, Normandy is also a beautiful region with miles of beaches. Here is a list of Normandy tours.

France Tour Itinerary of Major Cities

Baudoyer Market in ParisParis Tourism Office | Arnaud Terrier
This France itinerary is ideal for those who seek out urban adventures, taking travelers along a route that hits some of France's major cities. Start your France itinerary in the French capital of Paris, then hit major cities east, south and west. Before your trip, consult this France Itinerary of Major Cities.

Top France Bicycle Tours

Heart of Paris Bike TourViator
A bicycle is a wonderful way to see France, whether it's the neighborhoods of Paris or the French countryside. The Tour de France's host nation, there is a reason cycling is so popular here, with the country's mix of mountains, seasides and lush wine coun

Tour of France's Cathedrals

Notre Dame de ParisKelby Carr
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Each one is a work of art and has its own personality, marked by exquisite carvings and spires reaching to the sky. Follow this suggested itinerary for your own tour of France's best cathedrals, which stops in Paris, Strasbourg, Nice, Rodez, Lourdes and Chartres.

Walking Tour of Nice's Cours Selaya Market

Nice Antiques MarketCopyright Kelby Carr
Nice's famous flower market is one of the best sights in the South of France. Mere steps from the shore, it features a burst of stunning colors from fresh flowers and produce. Its also lined with cafes and souvenir shops. On certain days, you can find antiques and art in the market. Here is a step-by-step guided walking tour of the Cours Selaya Market.

Hiking Tour of Montsegur

Montsegur wood pileMichael Carr
Montsegur has almost a cult following, attracting Cathar history enthusiasts, hikers and lovers of charming small French villages. While its magical allure has been relatively undiscovered by Americans, this tiny Midi-Pyrenees village is simply oozing with atmosphere. It is located in France's Midi-Pyrenees region (and the lovely Ariège Pyrenees department) on the edge of Cathar Country.

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