The main cities are Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Lille and so on.

1. Marseille

Marseille is the third largest city and the largest seaport in France after Paris and Lyon, with an urban population of about 87,.

The metropolitan area has a population of about 1.89 million (in 213), which is behind Paris and Lyon. Surrounded by limestone hills on three sides, the city has beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.

Marseille is adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea in the west, with deep waters and wide waters, no rapids and rapids, and 1,-ton ships can be unimpeded; The Rhone River and the flat valley in the west are connected with northern Europe, and the geographical position is unique. Hong Kong is composed of Marseille, Ravela, Foss and Rhone Saint Louis, with an annual cargo volume of 1 million tons, making it the largest gateway for French foreign trade.

2. Lyon

Lyon, the second largest French city after Paris, is the capital of Overwien-rhone-alpes and the capital of Rh? ne. In January 215, it established the "Métropole de Lyon", also known as "Grand Lyon", with some provincial management powers.

downtown Lyon is located on the rhone river (Le Rh? Ne) and the River Thorne (La Sa? Ne) At the junction, the main urban area can be roughly divided into three parts by the river: the west side is Mount Fouvier, the old city is located on the peninsula between the two rivers, and the new city is mainly concentrated in the east.

Lyon is an important industrial city in France and the most important science and education center except Paris. It has strong industries such as machinery, electronics, chemicals, heavy vehicles and computers, and has more than 2 institutions of higher learning and scientific research institutions. It is often regarded as the second metropolitan area in France.

Lyon is also an important cultural and artistic center in France and Europe, famous for its silk trade, which was quite prosperous in Roman times. In 1998, the old town of Lyon was listed as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Lyon is also the birthplace of world movies and the city that participated in the resistance movement during World War II. In addition, Lyon is also the headquarters of Interpol, and Lyon Football Club is also located in Lyon.

3. Toulouse

Toulouse is a big city in southwest France. Midi-Pyrénées, the capital of Haute-Garonne. With a population of about 935,44, including the suburb of 1,312,34 (213), it is the fourth largest city in France.

The urban buildings in Toulouse always retain the characteristics of rose-red bricks. Most of the buildings in disrepair in the center of the old city have been demolished, and a modern commercial center has been built, which is out of harmony with the older architectural style.

To provide housing for the rapidly growing urban population, a new town named Milla (meaning "miracle") was built in the southwest of the old St. cyprien District. The city is the headquarters of Airbus.

4. Nice

Nice, a city in the southeast of France, is located in Région Provence-Alpes-C? Te-d'Azur is the capital of Alpes-Maritimes (6 province) and the largest city in the province.

located on the Mediterranean coast in the southeast of France, the northern part of the city is Préalpes de Nice, which belongs to the southeast edge of the Alps; On the south side, it is the Mediterranean Sea (Méditerranée). The coastline is tortuous and complex, and it is roughly northeast-southwest. The urban coastline is distributed in a strip shape.

The population of Nice City Circle ranks fifth in France, the second largest tourist city in France after Paris, and one of the most attractive seaside resorts in Europe and even the world. The number of tourists visiting Nice City every year exceeds 4 million, nearly 1 times the population of the city itself.

Nice belongs to a typical Mediterranean climate zone, which is warm all year round. The blue Mediterranean and the towering Alps are the eternal landmarks of this city. The sacred history and culture of ancient Rome, the romantic fragrance of provence lavender fields, and the exotic Mediterranean cuisine. From any angle, Nice is an absolute holiday paradise in the hearts of the French.

5. Nantes

Nantes, the largest city in western France and the sixth largest city in France, is the capital of Région Pays de La Loire and the capital of the Atlantic Loire (44 provinces).

the main body of the city is located on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Loire River, at the intersection of the two rivers, La Sèvre Nantaise and L'Erdre, about 5 kilometers away from the estuary.

Nantes belongs to a typical temperate maritime climate, which is warm and humid all year round, with even precipitation distribution and very pleasant climate. Nantes has a long history and is the most important city in the history of Brittany. The Amnesty of Nantes has had a very far-reaching impact on the religious history of France.

In 24, Time magazine selected Nantes as the most livable city in Europe, and in 213, Nantes was awarded the "European Green Capital Award" by the European Commission.

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