I've been to France over a dozen times. Skip Paris and check out these 5 must-visit cities instead.

• Over the past few years, I've been to France 14 times.
• Although Paris is amazing, there are lots of other cities in France that are worth visiting.
• A few of my favorite cities include Lyon, Bordeaux, and Marseille.

Over the past couple of years, I've fallen in love with France and all it has to offer.

I live just a four-hour train or ferry ride from France, so I've been able to visit the country 14 times so far.