Viva la France! 

France is one of the most attractive countries in the world, with nearly 85 million visitors a year.

There are a lot of reasons why so many tourists travel to France.

France is well known for its food, its art, its architecture, its incredible scenery and the famous sights and locations everywhere in the country.

Not convinced? We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves:

The Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset time - doesn't get much better than that.

Colmar town close to the German border, the city is full of colors and good wine.

Millau Viaduct bridge, a global engineering achievement, is the highest road bridge deck in Europe.

Chateau de Versailles - the breathtaking Palace of Versailles was transformed by Louis XIV from a hunting lodge to a prominent chateau. 

Carcassone – One of the most visited places in France after the Eiffel Tower, the citadel of Carcassonne is a vast collection of medieval towers, drawbridges, cobbled streets and courtyards.

Paris - All trips to France begin and end in Paris. There's enough in this city to sustain many repeat visits. In fact, there's enough in the Louvre Museum to sustain many repeat visits. 

Provence – Summer finds France's southern Provence region basking in a glorious heat that draws vacationers from across France and beyond.

Biarritz – A resort town on France's Atlantic coast, Biarritz shares some of the glitz of its Mediterranean counterparts. It's a known haunt of the wealthy and famous, but its long, sandy beaches have a broader appeal, especially among surfers.

Marseille – France's ancient port offers a blend of Mediterranean influences, packing a punch when it comes to heritage and culture. Come for the Bouillabaisse fish stew, stay for the surprisingly awesome pizzas. 

Etretat – Soaring natural arches formed by coastal erosion are the key attraction at Etretat, a small town on Normandy’s alabaster coast.

French Riviera – France's Riviera coastline, including Nice, Cannes and Monte Carlo, is a glorious, glamorous playground of sunshine, beaches and billionaires' yachts.

Bordeaux – While we're on the subject, Bordeaux is possibly the world's wine capital. But it's not just about the drink -- the city has a lively restaurant scene set among some of France's most elegant streets.

Le Chateau de Chambord – Le Chateau de Chambord is the largest of several amazing castles built along the Loire Valley. The French Renaissance building features 440 rooms and a double-helix fireplace supposedly based on a design by Leonardo da Vinci.

Mont Blanc – The birthplace of modern mountaineering, Mont Blanc towers 4,810 meters over the Alps on France's border with Italy. 

Mont Saint Michel – Rising 600 meters over the coast of northwest France's Normandy region, Mont Saint Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that pulls in 3 million visitors a year. 

Vineyards – It may have rivals in New World producers, but France is still the quintessential wine country and the millions of acres dedicated to grape growing are part of its charm. 

Lyon – France's second city, Lyon is considered by many to be its coolest. By and large it's cheaper than Paris and some say it's got better food. It also hosts an amazing winter festival of lights.

Lake Annecy – Still in the Alps, and still near Annecy -- Lake Annecy is a crystal clear glacier lake said to be one of the world's cleanest.