Visiting France France remains the world’s leading tourist destination France Published on : July 04th 2023 Updated on : March 12th 2026 Dans cette rubrique Services to foreigners Studying in France Grants and funding for studying in France Administrative steps Entrepreneurship and investing in France Resources for foreign diplomats Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities Requesting a visa Studying in France Entrepreneurship and investing in France Entering the Schengen Area: implementing the future EES and ETIAS systems With more than 90 million foreign visitors recorded in 2018 (including overseas destinations), France remains the world’s leading tourist destination (ahead of Spain, the United States, China and Italy). This continued success can be explained by the richness and diversity of France’s tourism offer. A multi-faceted destination Coming to France means having the chance to discover a variety of destinations and themed offers. Whether you are an urban tourist, a hiking or cycling enthusiast, an art lover, a wine and food lover or a beach lover, France is for you! France is a sporting country France also hosts many international sporting events. Some are regular fixtures, such as the French Open tennis tournament, the Tour de France or the 24-hour race in Le Mans. Others are exceptional events such as the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and the Olympic Games in 2024… How to prepare your visit? To prepare your stay, the France.fr website (available in 15 languages) allows you to discover the treasures of mainland France and its overseas territories. The information is classified by destination, by theme and also covers the practical organisation of your trip (visas, transport, climate, etc.). This site is developed by Atout France, the national tourism operator under the supervision of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs