France is home to many great sights. However, if you want to see some of the less touristy areas then you are in for a real treat. There are a lot of off the beaten path places scattered all throughout France.
 

 

Clermont-Ferrand

There's a lot to see in Clermont-Ferrand. It has amazing views and some of the best hiking in all of France. Visitors also can see one of the volcanoes that are located here. For one of the more interesting sights, check out the black granite church. It's beautiful and creepy all at the same time.
 

Sete

There are two main attractions here; the water jousting tournament that takes place each year and the junk museum. Located in the south of France, this seaside town has been nicknamed The Venice of Languedoc. The waterways make this town easily accessible and frequently visited by tourists.
 

Etretat

Located in the northwestern section of France, this city is known for its white cliffs that overlook the sea. It's also known as the last place where The White Bird plane was seen back in 1927. There's even a monument to it located in Etretat. This maritime village is tiny, but absolutely breathtaking.
 

Chalons-en-Champagne

This quaint little town is only about an hour and a half from Paris by train so it's easily assessable. It's surrounded by vineyards and absolutely enchanting. Popular attractions include the Notre-Dame-en-Vaux Church and Saint Etienne's Cathedral.
 

Conques

This town is a nice getaway from some of the more busier spots in France. There are no cars allowed here so it's relatively quiet. If you are looking for as few of crowds as possible, be sure to visit in the afternoon when most of the tourists have left the area for the day. As far as attractions go, the Abbey-Church of Saint Foy is a popular spot for tourists to visit and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 

Corsica

Located on the east coast, this city has mountains, valleys and ports. It's a great place to do some hiking or spending time outdoors. A favorite among tourists are the ferry boats that frequent the ports.
 

Dinan

This walled town is located along the River Rance. The entire city is filled with many Medieval buildings including Rue du Jerzual. One of the more interesting components of Dinan is that the locals speak both French and Breton.