If food is your passion ... While there are not as many preserved castles as in other parts of France, Pas-de-Calais has the exceptionally well-preserved Château Comtal in Boulogne-sur-Mer ...

And because France invented a widely adopted style of cooking, the food in Paris is très bien. Look for upscale establishments in the 1er arrondissement (1st district) and in Marais, as well as ...