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Bordeaux - What better place to watch the sunset than on a bridge over the Garonne river? A glass of "vin bordelais," Bordeaux wine, would complete the experience.

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Noirmoutier -

The tidal island of Noirmoutier is connected to mainland France by the Passage du Gois. This causeway is only accessible for about two hours a day, at low tide, making the sunset all the more magical.

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French Basque Country - Or why not try the coast of the French Basque Country? Watch surfers practice while the last rays shine out over the water.

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Air-sur-l'Adour -

Staying on the French Atlantic coast, we see the sun go down as dusk turns to night over the vast farmlands of Air-sur-l'Adour in Les Landes.

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Les Landes - Also in Les Landes is this maritime pine forest, beautifully back-lit by a radiant orange sky.

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Paris - One of the best ways to see the French capital is from above. Try to find the highest roof by sundown and marvel at its architectural splendor as night falls.

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Fountains -

Another stunning sunset in Paris can be found on the Place de la Concorde, the city's largest square. Watching the water spout from its famous fountains before dusk is a pretty unique experience.

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Pont des Arts - This historical pedestrian bridge, a registered monument, crosses the Seine. What better place for tourists, or indeed locals, to come and watch the night fall?

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Pont Alexandre III - Some of Paris's most beautiful monuments also provide some of its most stunning sundown silhouettes. Take the Pont Alexandre III, when dusk sets and its its bronze-gilded statues really seem to come to life!

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Arcachon Bay - Arcachon Bay in the southwest of the country has some superb spots for sunset hunters, like here in Andernos-les-Bains.

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Lyon - For a sundown on the water in Lyon there are two options, the Saône and the Rhône rivers. Whether on the banks or on a barge, the sunset will be unforgettable.

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Jardin des Curiosités - Or visit the Jardin des Curiosités, Lyon's 6,000 sq m park perched atop the city's Fourvière hill. Watching the sun go down hardly gets better than this.

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Brittany - Mainland France's westernmost department Finistère is full of viewpoints from where to watch the sunset. The Pointe du Van, for example, is one of the coastal department's numerous promontories that jut out into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Pointe Saint-Mathieu - Another one is the Pointe Saint-Matthieu. Go here at the end of the day and it really does feel like the end of the world.

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Saint-Malo -

Also in Brittany, Saint-Malo, or Dinard across from it, offers some stunning sunsets. 

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Toulouse - The best spot to enjoy the last hours of daylight in the southern city of Toulouse is the Garonne river.

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Vineyards -

In France and planning to spend time around vineyards? Here's what to expect! At the Osthoffen vineyard in the Alsace region, besides the local wines, you can enjoy wondrous sights like these.

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Marseille - Visit the western part of the city for breathtaking sunsets.

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Lake Annecy -

To enjoy a sunset at Lake Annecy to its fullest, do it from up high on the Col de la Forclaz. It's a bit of a climb (1,147 m), but definitely worth it.

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Lake Annecy -

Another option for observing sundown at Lake Annecy is on the water. Watch the last rays of the day reflect off its tranquil waters. 

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Étretat - A picture-perfect sunset at the white chalk cliffs of Étretat in Normandy, which are gorgeously back-lit in this photo.

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Lille - The northern town of Lille isn't often associated with beautiful sights, but atop the City Hall's famous belfry, which dominates its skyline, you can enjoy an amazing 360° view. Not a bad option for watching the sunset.

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Cannes - Watch the sunset at the city's famous Promenade de la Croisette.

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Nice - Nice's Promenade des Anglais on the Côte d’Azur is a great place to spend the last hours of the day.

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Camargue - In the Regional Nature Park of the Camargue near the Rhône delta, it's the natural surroundings that make the sunset extra special.

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Lake Geneva -

Spending the sweet slow hours before the setting of the sun on Lake Geneva you'll be surrounded stunning scenery and crystal clear water.

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Île de Ré - The southern part of Île de Ré, an island off the French west coast near La Rochelle, is littered with beaches ideal for a romantic sunset.

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Corsica - Sunsets on this Mediterranean isle are best seen from its many viewpoints along its rock formations.

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Mountains - Snow-capped mountains are also excellent spots for watching the sun go down.

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Guadeloupe -

Guadaloupe is one of France's overseas territories in the Caribbean. Imagine watching the sunset on a warm and sandy beach on this tropical island...

See also: Discover the most incredible beaches in all of France.

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