France, officially known as the French Kingdom, is one of the most modern and modern countries in Europe. France is located in the western part of Europe. It overlooks the Gulf of Gasconia and the English Channel to the north, the center of Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom. France also overlooks the Mediterranean Sea from the south-east, located between Italy and Spain. Politically, France has a prominent and important position; it is a permanent member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the G-8, the G-20, and the European Union.
The capital of France is the city of Paris, one of its most beautiful cities. France has several territories which are located in different parts of the world. These islands are French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte and Réunion. France has a total area of 551,500 km2, while France and its dependent territories are 643,801 km2. France has a population of 62,814,233 people, while the population of France population in addition to the population of its dependent territories 66,836,154 people, according to statistics in 2016
Tourism in France France is the most visited country in the world by tourists; it receives tourists from around the world and is the world's third-largest tourism sector. [1] In 2015, 84.5 million tourists came to France Of the world. France's tourism income accounted for 7.4% of the country's total GDP in 2014. [2] In the same year, France's total revenue from tourism was € 43.2 billion ($ 45.75 billion). [3] France has many attractive tourist destinations, Thus, there are 42 tourist sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, of which 38 are cultural sites, 3 are natural sites, and one combines culture and nature
Touristic Attractions in France
France has many interesting and attractive tourist attractions
that attract visitors from all over the world.
One of the most important tourist attractions in France is
Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum is the most important museum in the world and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in France. The museum is located in Paris and offers a wide range of medieval history from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The museum dates back to the twelfth century AD. The museum was a huge palace and until 1870 the museum was the residence of French presidents. It has a distinctive and attractive architecture; many architects worked between 1200 and 2011 on its design and restoration. [5] The museum was officially opened to the public on August 10, 1793 AD
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most prominent landmarks of France and the city of Paris. The tower was built in 1889 by architect Gustav Eiffel to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. It was to last only 20 years, but a scientific experiment of radio waves by the engineer Evel helped save him. The tower was built in two, two and five days only and became a symbol of French technological prowess and engineering progress of the day. The tower is one of the most important attractions in France, where about 7 million tourists visit the tower annually
George Pompidou Center
National Center for Arts and Cultures Georges Pompidou is a cultural complex located in Paris. In 1969, French President Georges Pompidou proposed the construction of a cultural center in the area of Bhopur. It was then decided to hold a global architectural competition for the best architectural design of the building. A team of three British architects was chosen. The center was officially opened on January 31, 1977, and gained immediate fame as the world's most prominent cultural place. The center witnessed the establishment of many art exhibitions that contributed greatly to shaping the artistic history of the 20th century. [8] The center consists of 10 floors, and includes a museum, two cinema showrooms, a public library and art galleries.
Orsay Museum
Orsay Museum is one of the most important museums in the French capital Paris. The museum building was originally built in 1852 to protect orange trees in winter. At the request of Napoleon III, a new building was built on the garden terrace on the banks of the Seine. When the empire fell in 1870, the building became the property of the state, and it continued to be used as a store for orange trees, in addition to its use for many cultural, musical and artistic events. [10] The museum contains a large collection of works of French art, Leading French artists
Disneyland
Disneyland Paris is the largest entertainment center in Europe, and one of the world's most exciting tourist attractions. Disneyland began its operations in Paris in 1987 when the company established a partnership with the French government. [12] Disneyland's revenues reached 1,278 million euros ($ 1,354.87 million) in 2016. [13] Disneyland received more than 275 million tourists from Around the world since 1992, and is currently employing more than 15,000 employees.
Annecy
Annecy is a French city with spectacular natural scenery and a lake that is described as the purest throughout the European continent. The city has many cultural and tourist activities that tourists can enjoy. The pure water of the lake flows into the canals under the ancient city, the historical center of Annecy, to form a spectacular landscape called the Alpine Rifle. [15] Since 1957, efforts have been devoted to making the lake water fresh and pure, The purest water in Europe. The lake is surrounded by many mountains, located 447 meters high
Corsica Island
The island of Corsica lies in the western Mediterranean to the north of Sardinia, 160 km south-east of Nice, France. [17] The island has spectacular landscapes and an important historical position. The region has witnessed many important battles, Several revolutions. The island has many historical buildings, most notably the Bordeaux Tower, the Tower of Capitello and the Tower of La Labra. The island also includes the Genoa Bridge, which runs along the Gulu River.
French Alps
French Alps are the main tourist attractions in the winter season, where skiers are in ski season and Olympic Games. The French Alps are 4,810 meters long and are a major center for many ski centers, such as Chamonix and Megeve. The mountains are home to many animal species, as well as a park where tourists can do activities such as skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, thermal baths and other activities.