Cities of France: the list listing them is similar to the list of jewels from the world treasury

Talking about the cities of France, the list can be made alphabetically, but it's better to list them by their importance. Any list of settlements, whether in size, whether for historical, cultural or national economic significance, will lead a big, beautiful, main, unique and unique Paris.

Industrial centers of the country

It will be correct first to list the largest cities in France. The list is headed by the capital with 2 million population. It is simply impossible to describe this pearl of all mankind even under one single foreshortening in one small article. The second major city of this country is Marseille, a major industrial center, the largest port, one of the cultural capitals of Europe. Each of the cities of France, one of the oldest European countries, has its own interesting history, its unique monuments, erected throughout all times, since ancient times.

The uniqueness of each city

If you continue to list the cities of France, the list will continue Lyon, which once, at the dawn of the industrial era, was called the town of weavers. And now this large industrial center is known all over the world for the high quality of its textiles. If Paris is considered the capital of fashion, then Lyon is the main culinary city of the country. Fourth place belongs to Toulouse, considered the most stylish city in southern France. A rare city in the world can boast so many bodies - they are in Toulouse 20. And, of course, for every angle of historical attractions. Nice is the fifth city on the list. Founded in the IV century BC, it is not only one of the most famous resort centers of the Côte d'Azur, but also a major transport hub. We get acquainted further with the register of the "City of France". The list continues Nantes, or "Western Venice", named so because of the numerous canals that cross the city and form islands on its territory. This is the Loire delta. The history of this city is interesting both at the time of the emergence of Christianity and during the fascist occupation of the city.

The importance of Strasbourg for Europe

On the seventh in the list of cities in France mentions A. Pushkin, telling in the first chapter of his novel in verse, as a table for high-society gourmets adorned the famous pie from Strasbourg. The name of the city, unusual for this country, is due to the fact that Strasbourg, the capital of the department of Alsace, which together with Lorraine has always been disputed with Germany's territories. The main distinguishing feature of this North French city is that it is considered the parliamentary capital of Europe. Montpellier, the eighth city on the list, is known for its oldest university, the Museum of the Fobras with its rich collection of Impressionist works, a botanical garden and famous wine fairs. The next city does not just have the same attitude to wine, it is the center of winemaking, the world-famous brand of this product bears its name. This is Bordeaux, or the harbor of the Crescent, or the port of the Moon - as the French call it because of the uniquely beautiful location of the city in the bend of the Garonne River . And how beautiful is the Cathedral of Sant Andre in Bordeaux! Lille is the closing of the top ten in the list of "Cities of France". The list continues to be smaller, but no less interesting settlements.

The uniqueness of the south of France

Separate words deserve the cities of the south of France. In addition to the above-mentioned major cities of Marseilles, Lyon, Toulouse, Montpellier and Bordeaux, there are the caressing ear of Provence and Avignon, Arles, famous theatrical festivals, the castle towns of Foix and Carcassan, Monsegur and Perpignan. Each of them is unusually beautiful, each different from each other. Considering them, you understand what is two thousand years of civilization, what is the famous French exquisite taste. Admits absolutely everything - and the colors of the tile, and the streets, paved in each town in different ways. One can not help recalling the city located in the department of the Maritime Alps. It is the cinematic capital of the world, the city of Cannes.