{"id":8780,"date":"2022-08-31T13:46:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/top-10-cities-in-france\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T09:16:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:16:39","slug":"top-10-cities-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/top-10-cities-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Cities in France: From Paris to Carcassonne","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

France is a country so varied it caused former president Charles de Gaulle to exclaim, \u201cHow can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?\u201d. Besides being a cheese lover\u2019s paradise, France has got a lot going for it. From historic port cities and medieval fortresses to charming villages and picturesque squares, there is something to satisfy every type of traveler. Get inspired for your next voyage by taking a look at these top 10 cities in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The oldest city in France: Marseille<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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As France\u2019s second-largest city, Marseille\u2019s reputation is much more gritty than its world-famous capital. In the past decade, however, an effort to rejuvenate Marseille <\/a>encouraged more visitors to admire this diversely beautiful city on the French Riviera \u2013 one of the many reasons it tops our list of the best 10 cities in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ufe0f What to do in Marseille<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A journey to the city’s iconic Le Vieux-Port<\/strong> is a good start to any Marseille visit. If you stroll down the dock in the morning (between 08.00 \u2013 11.00) you\u2019ll experience the lively fish market where the wares come straight off the boat. To get a taste of the trendiest part of Marseille, head to Cours Julien<\/strong>, a ten-minute walk from Le Vieux-Port. Enjoy the street art, cool independent shops, music venues, and bars that give the neighborhood its vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some of the best seaside vistas, walk along La Corniche<\/strong>, a lavish seaside promenade. You may feel a tinge of envy as you pass by the luxury villas lining the walkway. One of the islands you\u2019ll spot is the famous Chateau d’If<\/strong><\/a>, featured in the novel and subsequent movie adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo<\/em>. Catch a boat to the island and hike to its highest plateaus to take in stunning views of the Marseille coast while learning about the rich history of its former prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re back down at sea level, don\u2019t miss the fascinating MuCEM<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This is not only a gorgeous building, but it offers one of the most extensive collections of Mediterranean art and culture anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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