| For most people, the country of France—with its | | | | nearly 800 restaurants, with menus ranging from |
| extensive art galleries, quaint sidewalk cafés, and | | | | traditional French cuisine to sushi and world cuisine. |
| rich literary and artistic history—is synonymous with | | | | Residents of Lyon often enjoy a morning mâchon, a |
| the city of Paris. But France offers many other | | | | breakfast snack consisting of charcuterie (bacon, ham, |
| exciting vacation destinations. Looking to expand the | | | | sausage, and/or terrines), which is usually accompanied |
| horizons of your next France vacation? Then why not | | | | by a glass of wine. |
| visit one of these historic cities. | | | | Marseille |
| Bordeaux | | | | The second most populous—and the oldest—city in |
| The city of Bordeaux, which lies on the Garonne River | | | | France, Marseille lies on the southwest coast of |
| in southwest France, is known for its lush vineyards | | | | France on the Mediterranean sea. The Vieux Port (Old |
| and top-rated wineries, where some of the most | | | | Port), the city's main harbor, attracts many visitors |
| expensive wines in the world are produced. The city is | | | | each day with its exquisite view of the sea as well as |
| also home to the Grand Théâtre, one of the oldest | | | | dozens of restaurants that line the waterfront. In |
| wood-frame opera houses in Europe. In general, hotels | | | | addition, Marseille is a major center of French art, |
| in Bordeaux are much more affordable than those in | | | | architecture, and history, and its museums display |
| Paris, with rates starting at around $70 per night. | | | | many of the finest collections in Europe. |
| Lyon | | | | While exploring options for your next France Vacation, |
| Located in east-central France in the region of | | | | remember to look beyond just Paris. While Paris |
| Rhône-Alpes, Lyon is regarded by many as the | | | | maybe be for lovers, Bordeaux, Lyon, and Marseilles |
| culinary capital of France. Many of France's most | | | | are for people who love France. |
| renowned chefs reside in Lyon, and the city boasts | | | | |