As one of the most popular European countries, France consists of 13 regions including the island of Corsica. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, this adorable country ranks among the pioneer countries in culture and arts, education as well as commerce, economy and industry. Moreover, it offers extremely enjoyable opportunities for vacation by its advanced infrastructure. Romantic chords in its modern towns, conventional rituals ongoing within the crowds, the country’s view of freedom and equality… France succeeds in enthralling its guests even by the tiny details behind its unique culture, together with its natural gems.

Have a look at the flights to France offered by Turkish Airlines now to enjoy a privileged journey to this magical country and start planning your trip.

France flight details

Turkish Airlines flies to eight different destinations in France: Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nice, Paris and Toulouse.

The busiest airport in France is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport which serves to nearly 69 million passengers every year. Orly Airport (ORY) also in Paris is the second busiest airport countrywide, followed by Nice Cote D’Azur International Airport (NCE) serving to 12 million passengers in average per year. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), on the other hand, is the fourth busiest with the capacity of 9 million passengers; Marseille Provence (Marignane) Airport (MRS) ranks the fifth busiest airport countrywide, with its annual number of passengers above 8 million.

Direct flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) take three to four hours in average. The points of destination in flights to France with Turkish Airlines are Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), Marseille Provence (Marignane) Airport (MRS), Nice Cote D’Azur International Airport (NCE), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS).

As one of the pioneer countries in art, culture, commerce and education, in addition to its existing popularity, France is high in demand all year round through a large number of events held almost at all cities. Cannes Film Festival, probably the most prestigious event organized worldwide in cinematography, takes place annually every May when Cote d’Azur region in the south of the country, especially the city of Cannes, is flooded by a considerable number of visitors.

La Fete de la Musique, offering almost all genres of music, is held at certain spots in the country with huge participation in 21 June every year. Nice Carnival full of extremely colorful moments takes place in February and lasts for nearly 15 days. Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow, which is organized in January, gathers together the world’s professionals in acrobatics and illusion. International Kite Festival at Berck-sur-Mer is another attention-grabbing organization offering a picturesque atmosphere. Moreover, Avignon Festival is one of the oldest European festivals where the works in all fields of art are displayed.

France sightseeing and attractions

As one of the first cities springing to mind when it comes to France, the capital Paris offers the lifestyle many people dream of, by its impressive historic fabric, its presence as a blend of the modern and conventional and its prosperity in culture and arts. The country’s and city’s icon, Eiffel Tower fascinates the visitors by its majestic stance; whereas the Louvre Museum, Sacre-Coeur Basilica, Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Concorde Square, Musée d'Orsay, Luxembourg Gardens, Champs- Elysées Street and La Marais are the other crowd-pulling spots in this romantic capital. Beyond any doubt, the favorite destination of the families with children is Disneyland Paris Amusement Park. Book your flight to Paris now to have an unforgettable holiday full of joy walking down the historic and romantic streets.

Marseille, the oldest French city, ranks among the top largest commercial ports in the Mediterranean as well. The Old Port district attracts a large number of tourists as one of the vigorous spots in the city. Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, Le Panier, Longchamp Palace and the Abbey of Saint Victor are other popular attractions in the city with highest touristic and historical value.

Shining out in gastronomy, as well as being a popular destination in France, Lyon is the third largest city in the country. The city is simply mesmerizing by its perfect location along the Rhone and Saone Rivers, together with its riveting natural beauties and historical artifacts. Fourviere, Presquile, Old Lyon and La Croix-Rousse districts as included in UNESCO World Heritage List are the top remarkable touristic destinations.

Cote d’Azur region, which is a home to extremely popular summer destinations like Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez, together with Provence region hosting utterly lovely boroughs, are also among the top visited destinations in France. Villages between the lavender fields, roads surrounded by vineyards, cities encircled by splendid beaches… Leaving indelible imprints, the south of the country is flooded by visitors all year round especially in the summer months.

Transportation between the cities is very easy in France. You may reach anywhere in the country by railway, buses or domestic flights. It is also possible to rent a car, if you are interested in seeing multiple destinations during your stay in a comfortable way.