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See the ancient fort where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned when you tour this picturesque island off the coast of Cannes.

Get a close look at a vast array of marine life at this striking museum, which seems to have been carved out of the cliff face.

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

Ducks swim in ponds and peacocks roam the landscaped lawns of this lush park, which features a museum, cloister and orangery. 

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Escape to France’s historic southern port city to experience its picture-perfect coastline, cosmopolitan café culture and more than 26 centuries of history.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

From above the harbor, this undulating park on the Rock of Monaco offers some of the best views of Monaco, moored yachts and the sea.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.

Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

In the center of Clermont-Ferrand is a green space perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the streets. Relax here with a book after a hearty lunch. 

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.

Explore this beautiful island off the coast of the French Riviera, home to a monastic compound that is more than 1,500 years old.