法国 gave the world some of history’s most influential painters, 包括雷诺阿, 莫奈, 图卢兹, 马蒂斯, 马奈, 塞尚, 和高. Many of their works are exhibited at the Musee d’Orsay in 巴黎, often regarded as the best museum in the world. 卢浮宫, another world-famous art museum, houses great works such Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, 米洛的维纳斯雕像, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, and other historically significant paintings and sculptures from throughout continental Europe. When you’re finished browsing 巴黎’ art museums, make sure to see Rodin’s most recognized sculpture, “思想家,” outside the Varenne metro station. Go to Giverny to visit Claude 莫奈’s lovely home and gardens, where the genre-defining painter once lived and worked. 水上花园, with its Japanese bridge and lily pond, looks just as charming in person as it does in his paintings. Stop in 艾克斯 to see 塞尚’s old studio and his beloved subject, Mount Saint Victoire. Outdoor enthusiasts have an endless number of idyllic landscapes to explore in 法国. Go skiing or snowboarding in the majestic French Alps near Grenoble, 飞升的英里在哪里, snowy peaks provide some of the best terrain for winter sports. Sunbathe on the luxurious beaches of the 法国里维埃拉 and swim in the sparkling blue, 地中海水域. Breathe in the soothing scent of the lavender fields in Provence, as you stroll through the rows of radiant purple flowers. In 巴黎, look no further than the Jardin du Luxembourg for a slice of nature. These gardens surrounding the Palace of Luxembourg make for an enchanting oasis in the midst of the city, where you can find apple and pear orchards, 一个橘园, 复古的旋转木马, 喷泉, 雕像, and a pond where children sail toy boats. Take a walk along the charming canals in Annecy and rent a paddleboat to spend the day on the town’s resplendent lake. Kayak through the unbelievably teal waters of the Verdon Gorges, a stunning river canyon. Explore the magical Côte de Granit Rose in Brittany, one of only three places in the world where pink granite naturally occurs. Visit the Camargue Salt Flats to step into a mystical environment of red and pink lagoons where flamingoes, 野马, 黑色的牛, and French cowboys live in harmony.