Erasmus France 2026

A collection of 82 places curated by Pavla Veselá

Places in this collection

  1. Château de Cheverny

    attraction

    Av. du Château, 41700 Cheverny, France

    Elegant and refined castle, well-preserved and richly furnished. Inspired the Château de Moulinsart in The Adventures of Tintin by Hergé. In spring, the park is magnificent and very pleasant for a quiet stroll.

    Château de ChevernyView on Google Maps

  2. Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

    attraction

    19 Rue Balzac, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, France

    Small jewel set on the water, built on an island, it is reflected in the river like in a mirror. One of the most romantic castles in the Loire. In spring, between the flowers and the soft light, the 'wow' effect is guaranteed. Perfect for a relaxing break by the water.

    Château d'Azay-le-RideauView on Google Maps

  3. Château de Villandry

    attraction

    3 Rue Principale, 37510 Villandry, France

    Renaissance castle known for its perfectly geometric French gardens. The decorative vegetable garden looks like a work of art from above. Best time to visit is during tulip season (April) when thousands of colorful tulips transform the flowerbeds into multicolored carpets. Ideal for photos - come in the morning for softer light and fewer people.

    Château de VillandryView on Google Maps

  4. Château d'Ussé

    attraction

    Château d'Usse, 1 Rue Principale, 37420 Rigny-Ussé, France

    Fairytale castle said to have inspired Charles Perrault for Sleeping Beauty. Features slender towers, a romantic atmosphere, and a magnificent view of the valley. Spring brings flowered gardens and an even more magical atmosphere.

    Château d'UsséView on Google Maps

  5. Fourvière

    attraction

    69005 Lyon, France

    Visit the roofs of Fourvière at night

    FourvièreView on Google Maps

  6. Puy de Sancy

    attraction

    63680 Mont-Dore, France

    Mountain range in Auvergne, France

    Puy de SancyView on Google Maps

  7. Temple du Donon

    attraction

    67130 Grandfontaine, France

    Hiking trail, 5.8km, approximately 1h45, 253m elevation gain, easy level, family-friendly, dogs allowed

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  8. Le Lac des Corbeaux

    attraction

    88250 La Bresse, France

    Hiking trail, 3km loop passing by the Roche du Lac viewpoint, approximately 1h30, easy level, dogs allowed, free parking next to the lake

    Le Lac des CorbeauxView on Google Maps

  9. Calanque de Sugiton

    attraction

    France

    Hiking trail, 6.3km, 270m elevation gain, approximately 2h, medium difficulty, dogs allowed on leash, reservation required (free) in summer and some weekends on the Calanques National Park website

    Calanque de SugitonView on Google Maps

  10. Le Rocher Du Vent

    attraction

    73270 Beaufort, France

    Hiking trail, 5km, 563m elevation gain, approximately 2h30, medium difficulty, dogs allowed on leash

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  11. Cascades du Hérisson

    attraction

    39130 Le Frasnois, France

    Hiking trail, 7km, 275m elevation gain, approximately 2h30, medium difficulty, dogs allowed on leash, parking at Saut Girard in Ilan (free)

    Cascades du HérissonView on Google Maps

  12. Lac de la Muzelle

    attraction

    38520 Les Deux Alpes, France

    Hiking trail, 13km, 1282m elevation gain, approximately 6h, difficult level, dogs not allowed, bivouac allowed in designated area around the lake from 7pm to 9am or at the Muzelle refuge

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  13. Lyon

    other

    Lyon, France

    France’s third-largest city, known as the country’s culinary capital. A UNESCO-listed Old Town with Renaissance architecture. Birthplace of cinema.

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  14. Mont Saint-Michel

    attraction

    50170 Mont Saint-Michel, France

    UNESCO World Heritage Site, medieval abbey on a fortified island village, can be completely surrounded by water during high tides, rent a car and stay overnight to avoid crowds

    Mont Saint-MichelView on Google Maps

  15. 69 rue de rivoli art atelier

    attraction

    69 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

    Abandoned building about fifteen minutes from Notre Dame for this free art exhibit. The entire building is a work of art. They're about four or five floors. You can watch artists working and buy their art.

    69 rue de rivoli art atelierView on Google Maps

  16. Menton

    other

    06500 Menton, France

    Pastel Old Town, Basilique Saint-Michel, Promenade du Soleil, Les Sablettes beach, botanical gardens (Val Rahmeh), lemon gelato, local citron confit, limoncello

    MentonView on Google Maps

  17. Moret-sur-Loing

    attraction

    Moret-sur-Loing, 77250 Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France

    Medieval city

    Moret-sur-LoingView on Google Maps

  18. Caulaincourt Square Hostel

    accommodation

    2 Sq. Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris, France

    Budget accommodation in the Montmartre district of Paris.

    Caulaincourt Square HostelView on Google Maps

  19. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

    attraction

    6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

    Climb the tower for a 360° view of Paris, see the gargoyles up close, and view the reconstructed spire from above. Open April 1 to September 30, 9 AM to 11 PM; October 1 to March 31, 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Last entry 1 hour before closing. Closed January 1, May 1, December 25. Online reservation required. Individual ticket: €16.

    Notre-Dame Cathedral of ParisView on Google Maps

  20. café pli letter to your future self

    cafe

    38 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris, France

    A cafe in Paris where you can write a letter to your future self and receive it in 5 years.

    café pli letter to your future selfView on Google Maps