Introduction to French tourism

France is a romantic and charming country, and it is also the country with the most tourists in the world. Paris is the most visited city in the world. Tasty flowers make people travel 100 times without being tired, but if you know that France is just Paris, you will lose a lot. Shuttle through France and go deep into some little-known charming attractions. The charming resort in the Longhe Alps fascinated the gods. Corsica, the luxurious Royal Valley, the mysterious central mountains, the blue coast with clear water and blue sky, the Pyrenees Mountain full of primitive beauty, Provence, the hometown of lavender, the lively and charming Nishua and Mango Lemon Festival, famous French chefs and luxury hotels make France your dream garden.

Paris:

Across the banks of the Seine, it is the largest city in France and a world-famous tourist city.

Notre Dame de Paris was founded in 1 163 and completed in 1345. It is the most solemn, perfect and magnificent example of Gothic architecture in the world. It is not only famous for its solemn and harmonious architectural style, but also fascinating because of its carved and painted Bible stories and stained glass decoration. Among them, there are statues of Adam and Eve, and there are also statues of' saints'. The whole building gives a mysterious illusion.

2) The Arc de Triomphe. The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is not an underground station for tourism: the most spectacular and famous tourist attraction in France is the Arc de Triomphe in the center of "Charles de Gaulle Square". 1806 started and 1836 was completed. There is a history museum on the "door" and the tomb of the unknown soldier under the "door".

3) The construction of the Eiffel Tower started at 1887 and took two years to complete. The iron tower is 320 meters high, divided into three floors, with * * *171steps and 7000 tons of public steel. This tower was built to commemorate the 200th anniversary of 1789 French bourgeois revolution.

4) Versailles is located in the small town of Versailles in the southwest of Paris 18km. This palace, built of champagne and cream bricks, is symmetrical about one object. The outstanding features of interior decoration are rich and ingenious, and exquisite waste. At the same time, the Garden of Versailles, which consists of the Grand Canal, Swiss Lake and Trianon Palace, is a typical embodiment of French garden art. ..

Louvre, Leningrad Museum and Vatican Museum are called the three major museums in the world. Founded in 1546, it is constantly expanding and is famous for its collection of 400,000 pieces. The treasures of the town hall include Venus Statue, Victory Statue and Mona Lisa.

6) The Elysee Palace has always been the office of the French President. This is a two-story large building, but its interior is very magnificent, displaying many beautiful works of art, just like a museum.

7) A 23-meter-high Egyptian obelisk stands in the center of Place de la Concorde. There are eight statues at the four corners of the square, which is the symbol of eight major cities in France.

Guadeloupe:

An overseas province of France, a tourist attraction. The French archipelago is called "the emerald of the Caribbean". There are many tourist attractions on the island, such as Ling Jianhua Castle, the sports center Goshel, the nature park, the Great Soufriere Volcano and the church.

Mount St. Michel:

Listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO, it is a famous monument in Western Europe and is known as the "miracle of the West". Lang Feng, the highest peak in Europe, is called the roof of Europe. Over the years, it has attracted tourists and climbers with its precipitousness and majesty, and it is a famous tourist center.

Fontainebleau:

The famous historical sites and tourist attractions in France are especially famous for their magnificent palaces and lush forests. Fontainebleau means "beautiful spring" and is named after an octagonal Koizumi. The nearby forest area exceeds 1.7 million hectares, just like a huge green carpet.

Louvre museum.

Located on the north bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, the Louvre is the heart of Paris. Its overall building is U-shaped, covering an area of 24 hectares, with a building area of 4.8 hectares and a total length of 680 meters. It is one of the most famous and largest art treasures in the world, and it is the world-famous art palace and the palace of Wanbao. At the same time, the Louvre is also the oldest palace in French history.

Arc de Triomphe

In fact, there is a short love affair hidden behind the tragic Arc de Triomphe. Due to Josephine's infertility and diplomatic relations, Napoleon married Mary Louise, the daughter of the Austrian emperor. In order to hold a wedding with luxurious scenery and unforgettable life, Napoleon planned to let the bride cross the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre for the wedding, and ordered the construction of the Arc de Triomphe. The magnificent carvings on the Arc de Triomphe are the key points that can't be missed. The content mostly describes the victory of Napoleon's empire in the war. On the right side of the front is the Marseillaise carved by Francois Rude, which depicts the heroic people's war to defend the country. The names of all imperial generals are engraved on the inner wall of the arch. The de Gaulle Square where the Arc de Triomphe is located is the intersection of Paris 12 Avenue, some of which are named after famous French generals. If you want to see the whole city of Paris, you can take the elevator to the Napoleon Museum first, and then continue to the top floor of the Arc de Triomphe. On the one hand, you can overlook the direction of the Louvre through the Champs Elysé es, on the other hand, you can overlook the Arc de Triomphe. In the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, an unknown French soldier during World War I was buried. Since 192 1, the flame and flowers of commemoration have never stopped. The entrance to the Napoleon Museum is under the arch, and the ticket purchase place is in the underground passage.

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde was built in 1757. 1763, it was named "Louis XV Square", and there was a statue of Louis XV riding in the center of the square. During the Great Revolution, it was called "Revolutionary Square", and 1795 was renamed "Concorde Square". Later, it was renovated by architect Hitofer for 4 years, and finally finalized at 1840. The square is octagonal, and the 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk stands proudly in the center, which was presented to Charles V by the Governor of Egypt. The obelisk is 23 meters high and weighs 230 tons. The tower is carved from a whole piece of pink granite with Egyptian hieroglyphics engraved on it. The main content is to praise the great achievements of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II. The cornerstone of the obelisk records the difficult process of transporting it here and erecting it.

There are eight statues around the square, symbolizing the eight major cities in France. There are also flower beds, fountains and parade platforms, which are now places for Parisians to rest and visit. In the northeast is the Opera House, a luxurious building built by Napoleon in the third period.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame de Paris was founded in 1 163, and it took 400 years before and after its completion. It is a representative of the Gothic church, which is quite exquisite, especially the reliefs on the three big arches at the main entrance, with more than a thousand characters and very meticulous. The interior decoration of Notre Dame de Paris is rigorous and solemn, but the design of stained glass windows is the most attractive, some of which are oblong and rectangular, but one of them is the roundest, with a diameter of nine meters, commonly known as "rose glass window". During World War II, the Parisians were afraid that the Germans would take it away, so they took it down and hid it. Notre Dame de Paris has experienced many weathering, war and destruction since its completion, and now it has been rebuilt several times. But its legend is almost equal to Paris's reputation, and Hugo's "The Humpback of Notre Dame de Paris" is based on this. Everyone loves reading popular novels, and even Disney has adapted it into a cartoon, drawing the flying crib and monster exit of Notre Dame to life.

Castle of Versailles

élysée Palace

Pont Alexandre III

The Alexander III Bridge was completed at 1900, and is regarded as the most beautiful bridge in the world. The bridge with a total length of107m is composed of arch, and the bridge is low so as not to affect the view of Champs Elysé es and Invalides. As a symbol of French-Russian friendship at that time, the bridge was named after Alexander III, the father of its founder Tsar Nicholas II. At both ends and sides of the bridge, there is a huge stone pillar. On the stone pillar, there is a bronze-plated knight statue, which is very vivid and is an excellent work of art. Every entrance of the bridge is erected with high corner posts. The bridge is a set of aquatic animal and plant patterns and a set of garland patterns; On the bridge, exquisite metal street lamps add charm at night.

Seine

Originated in the Langueger Highland in northern France, it is 776 kilometers long and flows into the English Channel. When she passed through Paris, she turned several bays, divided Paris into two halves and 34 bridges, and held the two halves tightly together. Boating on the Seine, small bridges flowing like giant tooth carvings; Architecture is like the pages of three-dimensional history. The poet sighed: "Seine, you are the mother of Paris;" Paris, you are the pride of the Seine! "One morning, I was walking in front of the Elysee Palace, the French presidential palace by the river. Paris, an elegant European lady, seems to be still asleep. The whole city is a quiet pastoral poem, an elegant ink painting and a romantic lullaby! Soon, the Seine River woke up at dawn, and the boys and girls rowed canoes and started morning exercises. ...

Provence

Provence is a vast hilly region extending inland from the Mediterranean coast, where there are famous tourist cities and attractions such as Marseille, Cannes, Cote d 'Azur, avignon, arles, Orange, Luberon, Simian-la-Rotunda in Schmierha. And more world-famous Provence.

There are many prosperous modern cities in Provence, but what really fascinates tourists all over the world is the mountainous area of Provence represented by Luberon and Schmierha. Lonely canyons, desolate castles, winding mountains and all kinds of customs are interpreted in this land in southern France. From July to August, lavender blooms everywhere in the wind, and rich purple is dotted with green valleys. The slightly spicy smell mixed with the smell of burnt grass interweaves into the most intoxicating smell in southern France, which makes people forget almost everything.

Alsace's "Wine Road"

Alsace is one of the oldest grape growing areas in France, and 2003 marks the 50th anniversary of the "Wine Road". Wine brewing here has a history of more than 65,438+0,500 years, and the long tradition of grape cultivation has created Alsace's unique hillside and farm scenery. From Malenheim in the north to Tarn in the south, many vineyards and towns are located in the hilly areas. "Wine Road" invites you to enjoy the special cultural heritage here.

Si Nuo-Rhone-Alpes Region

It has the largest ski resort in the world, with a total area of 6,000 square kilometers. The snow slopes and cross-country tracks here have hosted three Olympic Games: Chamonix Winter Olympics in 1924, Grenoble Winter Olympics in 1968 and Wilbert Winter Olympics in 1992.

Normandy Normandy's coastline is 600 kilometers long, with cliffs, pebble bays and beaches covered with golden sand. It is a holiday resort suitable for family travel. There are magnificent forests, calm streams, green pastures and orchards in the inland areas. The history and culture of Normandy have deep roots with Britain, such as the churches in Rouen, Baye, Coutans, Sises and Hanbai. Normandy plays can also be registered in Romans and Omaha, Utah. The world-famous monastery of Mount Saint Michel is also located in this area. Norman food is also famous, including fresh fish, crustaceans, duck sauce and all kinds of cheese.