France has long since been a mainstay for many holidaymakers however most people tend to venture to the same places over and over again, while some of those places are necessary staples of any holiday in France.

Here’s a list inclusive of said staple destinations and quite a few rarely-considered holiday destinations!

1.) Mont-St-Michel

Why? The beautiful medieval Mont-St-Michel Abbey is more than enough reason to visit this quaint little town. A visit to Mont-St-Michel transports you to a time from far far away.

2.) Cannes

Why? Aside from the potential to party with celebrities during the film festival (good luck with that one!), it’s a stunning harbour city with lots of decadent food and shopping.

3.) Paris

Why? Because it’s Paris darn it! Hehehe!It’s gonna be done – no need for explanations here.

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4.) Nice

Why? Because it’s nice! Like REALLY nice! In all seriousness though, the weather is great and it’s one of those more decadent holiday locations in France.

5.) Biarritz

Why? Stunning beach and amazing seaside city

6.) Loire Valley

Why? Wine! So. Much. Wine.

7.) Lourdes

Why? Beautiful quaint town and a pilgrimage site for Catholics everywhere.

8.) Chamonix

Why? Skiing.

9.) Nimes

Why? You could mistake being here for being in Rome. It’s a fairly small little city in the South of France that packs in a surprising amount of sights!

10.) Lyon

Why? Stunning architecture and some of the tastiest food you’ll taste!

11.) Bordeaux

Why? Wine.ThatIsAll.

12.) Arles

Why? Beautifully rustic and overflowing with stunning Roman sights, it’s like taking a step into the past!