You can’t visit Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower, and the views you’ll get up there are out of this world. Take a tour of Chambord’s castleĩ) Get a breath-taking view of Paris atop the Eiffel Tower

Explore the estate in all its glory with the help of technology. Take your time along the paths exploring each of the distinct areas, flanked by palm trees that’ll make you feel like you’re on the sunny south coast.ħ) Dive into the underground lake at the Opéra National de Parisĭid you know that there’s an eerie underground lake below the Palais Garnier that inspired the original Phantom of the Opera book? The yellow-tinged waters may not look very appealing, so Google’s intrepid creatives have done the hard work for us and captured it on film for everyone to explore.Ĩ) Unleash your inner fairy tale princess or prince at the Château de Chambordīeautiful castles aren’t in short supply in the Loire Valley, but the fairy-tale-esque twisting spires of Chambord surely make it one of the highlights of the region. Time flies by as you explore the area’s appealing side streets, passing pavement cafes that you’ll definitely want to add to your to-visit list next time you’re in the City of Light.Ħ) Lose yourself in nature in the gardens of the Villa Ephrussi de RothschildĪ horticultural paradise on the French Riviera, these outstanding gardens revolve around nine different themes: French, Spanish, Japanese, Florentine, Provençal, exotic, a stone garden, a rose garden, and the Sèvres garden.

Take a tour of one of Paris’ prettiest districts by Street View, strolling down the cobbled lanes and admiring the cute houses that line them. English speakers can enjoy a guided tour with British Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, while Cécile de France is the celebrity guide for Francophones.ĥ) Become a flâneur for an hour in picture-perfect Montmartre Adorned with drawings of animals including mammoths and hyenas, it’s truly a sight to behold. Only a handful of lucky people a year are allowed inside this artistic time capsule, around 30,000 years old yet only rediscovered in 1994. Whether you’re a seasoned mountaineer or you’ve just got a head for heights, this one’s for you – hiking boots and pickaxes not necessary! Experience Europe’s White Lady from a brave climber’s perspective, with magnificent, 360-degree views of the Alps to enjoy.Ĥ) Venture into the depths of the rarely-visited Chauvet Cave You can almost smell the flowers through your screen!ģ) Tackle the dramatic slopes of Mont Blanc Google’s pioneering technology allows you to plant your feet among the lavender of Provence without needing to get on a flight. On the famous Valensole Plateau, the distinctive purple flowers stretch as far as the eye can see.

Wander freely around the king and queen’s bedchambers, admire priceless works of art up close and marvel at the ornate Hall of Mirrors.Ģ) Immerse yourself in the fragrant lavender fields of Provence

From châteaux to caves, take a trip across France without leaving your home with these incredible virtual reality tours from Google Arts & Cultureġ) Follow in the regal footsteps of France’s royal family at the Château de VersaillesĪ private tour of Versailles may sound like the privilege of millionaire tourists, but now we can all enjoy the experience with Versailles: The Palace is Yours.

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