City Rankings

Cities in France

Browse 20 cities in France ranked by Wanderlust.

  1. Lyon, France#1
    France · Europe

    Lyon, France

    France's culinary capital blending Renaissance history with modern elegance.

  2. Nice, France#2
    France · Europe

    Nice, France

    Sun-drenched capital of the French Riviera — where azure seas, world-class art, and Niçoise cuisine meet effortlessly.

  3. Paris, France#3
    France · Europe

    Paris, France

    The City of Light captivates with iconic landmarks, world-class museums, and timeless Parisian elegance.

  4. Avignon, France#4
    France · Europe

    Avignon, France

    Medieval papal palace and art festival hub in Provence's beating heart.

  5. Chamonix, France#5
    France · Europe

    Chamonix, France

    Europe's alpine capital — world-class skiing, soaring glaciers, and Mont Blanc at your doorstep.

  6. Bordeaux, France#6
    France · Europe

    Bordeaux, France

    France's wine capital blending UNESCO-listed architecture with world-class vineyards and riverside charm.

  7. Cannes, France#7
    France · Europe

    Cannes, France

  8. Rennes, France#8
    France · Europe

    Rennes, France

  9. Nantes, France#9
    France · Europe

    Nantes, France

  10. Lille, France#10
    France · Europe

    Lille, France

    Northern France's Flemish gem — art, gastronomy, and cobblestone charm just an hour from Paris.

  11. Dijon, France#11
    France · Europe

    Dijon, France

  12. Annecy, France#12
    France · Europe

    Annecy, France

  13. Strasbourg, France#13
    France · Europe

    Strasbourg, France

  14. Marseille, France#14
    France · Europe

    Marseille, France

    France's gritty, sun-drenched port city — where ancient calanques, world-class bouillabaisse, and raw street energy collide on the Mediterranean.

  15. Grenoble, France#15
    France · Europe

    Grenoble, France

    France's Capital of the Alps — where world-class skiing, alpine hiking, and a vibrant student culture collide.

  16. Rouen, France#16
    France · Europe

    Rouen, France

  17. Biarritz, France#17
    France · Europe

    Biarritz, France

  18. Ajaccio, France#18
    France · Europe

    Ajaccio, France

  19. Toulouse, France#19
    France · Europe

    Toulouse, France

    France's Pink City blends aerospace innovation with medieval charm and vibrant student culture.

  20. Montpellier, France#20
    France · Europe

    Montpellier, France

    Vibrant Mediterranean city blending medieval charm with modern innovation and 300+ days of sunshine.