10 beautiful photos that will make you want to hop on a plane to France

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Everyone knows of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Notre Dame Cathedral — but when visiting France, there's an entire countryside and coastline that's also worth exploring.

Photo-sharing app EyeEm recently collected from their members images of 10 of France's less-frequented spots — places that are just as tourist-worthy as the usual suspects.

From tucked-away urban vineyards to sand dunes, check out the suggestions below when planning your next trip to France.

The Verdon Gorge is for the ultimate outdoorsy types — kayaking, hiking, hang-gliding, and even parasailing can be done here. It's also a nationally designated region of geotourism for those who are fascinated by fossils and minerals. Although difficult to get to, the views are worth it.

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The port town of Honfleur, located on the Seine river, was a famous artist hub during the 1800s. Painters including Claude Monet and Jean-Francois Millet were influenced by the beauty of the coast.

Source: Travel and Leisure

Located on the Mediterranean coast, the Camargue Nature Park is home to all manner of wildlife, including flamingos, bulls, and the indigenous white horse breed: Camarguais.