10 gorgeous places in France where you can go to escape the tourist crowds

Everyone knows of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Notre Dame Cathedral - but when visiting France, there's an entire countryside and coastline that's also worth exploring.

Photo-sharing app EyeEm recently collected from their members images of 10 of France's less-frequented spots - places that are just as tourist-worthy as the usual suspects.

From tucked-away urban vineyards to sand dunes, check out the suggestions below when planning your next trip to France.