France is the world's most popular travel destination, bar none. There are incredible royal palaces, the most well-preserved medieval fortress on the face of the earth, and places to see and be seen. It's no wonder that the Western European country is popular with tourists the world over. INSTRUCTIONS: Click once on the image to go to the Thinglink site to be able to use the interactive map. Once there, click each play button on our interactive map to watch a clip by Rick Steves, who will tell you about every location in turn. Enjoy your trip!
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