法國十大旅遊勝地
一談起法國，我們總不免想到它的美酒佳餚，獨一無二的風景和閒適的生活方式，這些都是世人所向往的。下面是除巴黎以外的法國最美十大旅遊勝地。
One of the most visited countries in the world, France conjures up an image of long hot summer days and probably the desire not to come home again. When we think of France we usually think of fine wine and cuisine, exceptional scenery and a laid back lifestyle which is the envy of the world. The diverse landscape – which has inspired centuries of influential writers, artists and poets – include huge mountain ranges, acres of green countryside and miles of gorgeous coastline. Paris aside, here are ten of the most beautiful places to visit in France (in no particular order): 1. Loire Valley An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Loire Valley is also affectionately known as the garden of France. The valley is filled with culturally and historically important architecture which has earned it a world heritage site status- unsurprisingly it’s one of the most visited places in the country. Renowned for its large collection of fairytale-esque chateaux and mansions, exceptionally beautiful landscapes and one of the most striking rivers in Europe the Loire Valley is a gentle but most definitely bourgeois paradise.
1.盧爾河谷 盧瓦爾河谷擁有絕美的的自然風光，被親切地稱作“法國的花園”。很多重要的歷史文化建築坐落於此，讓盧瓦爾河谷躋身世界文化遺產的行列，也就不奇怪它是法國遊客最多的旅遊景點了。衆多古老神祕的城堡和塔樓，獨特的風景和一條歐洲最引人注目的河流讓盧瓦爾河谷享譽世界，它溫文爾雅卻也是紙醉金迷的天堂。
2. Mont Saint-Michel Second only to the Eiffel Tower as France’s best-loved landmark, Mont St-Michel is rocky, peaked island which is connected by a causeway to northwest France. An imposing sight sitting amid sandbanks and powerful tides, the heritage site is most celebrated for its Gothic-style Benedictine abbey. Directly below the grand monastery is a medieval village complete with winding streets, small houses and souvenir shops. The island is accessible at all times except when the tide is very high.
2. 聖米歇爾山 作爲僅次於埃菲爾鐵塔的法國最受歡迎的景點，聖米歇爾山岩石密佈，尖瘦的小島以一條堤道與法國南部相連。最讓人印象上深刻的是它的沙丘和洶涌的潮汐，它同樣以哥特式的本篤會修道院而出名。大修道院的正下方是一箇中世紀小村莊，迂迴的街道兩旁是一些小房子和紀念品商鋪。
Côte d’Azur The Mediterranean coastline of southeast France is otherwise known as the French Riviera. Although expensive and over-developed to some, with its miles of gorgeous coastline and azure waters it’s still one of the most beautiful places in France. The area has attracted and transfixed many visitors over the years including royalty, celebrities, writers and artists such as Pablo Picasso, and Henri Matisse. The Côte d’Azur is also famed for it’s stylish coastal cities such as Nice, Cannes and St-Tropez, which still remain exclusive holiday resorts even today.
天藍海岸 法國東南部地中海沿岸最爲人熟知的是法國裏維埃拉。儘管某種程度上說它有點貴而且過度開發，但擁有迷人的海岸線和天藍色的海水足以讓它成爲法國最迷人的地方之一。數年來，這裏吸引了無數遊客，驚豔四座，包括貴族、名人、作家和像畢加索、馬蒂斯一樣的藝術家。天藍海岸還以它周邊的時尚之都而出名，包括尼斯、戛納和聖洛佩茲，這些至今依然是不可多得的度假勝地。
Giverny Giverny is a riverside rural idyll located on the borders of Normandy which is most famous for being the birthplace of impressionism. The small village was once Claude Monet’s cherished country retreat and now both his pink shutterboard house and highly photogenic country gardens are open to the public. Planted by Monet himself, the walled water garden (which inspired so many of his famous paintings) features white and purple wisterias, water lilies, weeping willows, bamboo and the iconic green Japanese bridge.
吉維尼 吉維尼是一個坐落在諾曼底邊境上的河畔田園村落，因它是印象派的發源地而得名。它曾是莫奈的隱居之所，如今他的粉紅木屋和上鏡的鄉間花園都對公衆開放。圍牆包圍的水邊花園裏很多都是莫奈親自種下的花草，白色和紫色相間的藤蔓，潺潺流水，飄揚的綠柳，青竹和綠色的日式小橋。
Versailles A wealthy suburb of Paris, Versailles is an important administrative centre and a proud tourist attraction in its own right. It’s most famous for its chateau – the grand and ornate Palace of Versailles which once housed the kings of France, (including the ill-fated Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette). Both the beautifully preserved palace and manicured gardens are extraordinary and they also offer an interesting insight into the lives of 18th century French royalty before the start of the legendary Revolution.
凡爾賽 凡爾賽位於富饒的巴黎郊區，它是個重要的行政中心，同時它本身也是個觀光勝地。它最有名的當數高大精緻的凡爾賽宮，曾一度是法國國王的居所(包括不幸的路易十六和他的妻子瑪麗•安託瓦內特)保存完好的宮殿和精心修剪的花園都美不勝收。他們還提供機會，讓遊客領略大革命前十八世紀法國貴族的奢華生活。
Annecy, The Alps The French Alps are best known for its prestigious ski resorts, although the region is also home to many pretty towns which are great to visit, summer or winter. One of the most attractive is Annecy which has a medieval picture-postcard quality. The centre is built around a 14th century Chateau and the whole town is interspersed with small canals which is why some locals refer to it as the ‘Venice of Savoie.’ With its canals and backdrop of snowy mountains, Annecy is easily one of the most photogenic towns in France.
安納西，阿爾卑斯山脈 法國境內的阿爾卑斯山脈主要以它著名的滑雪勝地而廣爲人知，當然它也是許多風情小鎮的故鄉，不論冬夏都是值得一去的地方。其中最迷人的是安納西，它擁有和中世紀明信片一樣的美麗。中心是一座建於十四世紀的古老城堡，整個小鎮被一條小小的護城河點綴着，也正因如此，當地人稱它爲“薩瓦的威尼斯”(注：在東南部，相當於今薩瓦省和上薩瓦省)。緩緩流淌的護城河，背靠無暇的雪峯，讓安納西成爲最上鏡的法國小鎮。
Champagne-Ardenne The birthplace of champagne is also one of the most beautiful regions in France and of course it’s very popular with wine trail tourists. In addition to the miles of Champagne Routes, the region has exceptionally scenic countryside, medieval chateaux and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Make sure you visit the region’s capital Troyes for impressive art and architecture and Reims for its famous cathedral and acres of underground wine cellars. 7阿登高地—香檳之鄉 香檳的發源地也是法國最美的地方之一，當然，它還以“美酒之路”吸引大量遊客。除了長長的“香檳之路”，該地區還有景色秀麗的鄉村，中世紀古堡和看不到邊際的葡萄藤架。請一定要去它的首都特魯瓦看看那些藝術和建築傑作，還有蘭斯的大教堂和巨大的地下酒窖。
Strasbourg Located right on the border of Germany and France this heritage city has distinct characteristics of both countries. It’s a picturesque, almost twee town radiating an old world charm which really draws the visitors. Famous for its riverfront half-timbered houses, beautiful gothic cathedral and fondness for flowers, it also makes a great base for those wishing to visit the nearby Black Forest or the River Rhine. 8.拉斯堡 斯特拉斯堡位於德法交界處，獨特的地理位置讓這座古城同時擁有兩個國家的別樣風情。它如詩如畫，又幾近風情萬種，散發着舊時代的魅力，吸引了萬千遊客的眼球。河畔半木質的房子，美麗的哥特式大教堂和對鮮花的偏愛讓它久負盛名，對於那些想去“黑暗森林”和萊茵河的遊客來說，它也是個不錯的落腳地。
Provence Although this region encompasses other places on this list, Provence deserves a mention of its own. It has a very diverse geography but Provence is best known for its irresistible countryside landscapes filled with endless lavender fields, lush olive groves and ancient hilltop villages. Long lazy days and alfresco lunches await you in this rural chic paradise. Make sure you include a trip to the impossibly picturesque villages of Baux-de-Provence and St. Rémy and also the spectacular walled city of Avignon. 9.普羅旺斯 儘管普羅旺斯已經包含了列舉的其他地方，但它本身還是很值得一提的。普羅旺斯擁有千變萬化的地貌特徵，但最著名的還是那令人難以抗拒的鄉村景色，無邊無際的薰衣草地，茂密的橄欖樹林，還有坐落在山頂的古老村落。在這天堂般的別緻村莊，漫長慵懶的日子和豐盛的露天午餐正等候你的到來。一定要記得來這些風景如畫的地方，波城，聖雷米和城牆環繞的城市——雄偉的阿維尼翁。
The Gorges du Verdon Europe’s answer to the grand canyon, this deep cliff gorge located in the Provence region is a visitor hot spot. Here you’ll find bright turquoise green waters, outstanding scenery and an abundance of wildlife – it’s not difficult to see why this gorge is so popular. Easily accessible from the French Riviera, the national park is a great spot to climb, hike, kayak or just go for a scenic drive. 10.凡爾登大峽谷 說到歐洲的大峽谷，陡峭險峻的凡爾登大峽谷必然是熱門景點。在這裏你可以找到綠松石般的河水，迷人的景色和大量野生動物，也就不難理解它爲何如此受歡迎。從法國裏維埃拉可以輕易到達這裏，這裏的國家公園是登山，遠足和劃皮艇的最佳地點;當然，僅僅來此兜風看風景也是很不錯的。
