The Women鈥檚 World Cup is being held in France from 7 June to 7 July this year, and football fans from around the world are expected to fill stadiums, bars and restaurants across the country. Here's what you can expect to see and do in the nine host cities when you're not at a game.

Paris

The capital city is awash with world-class landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and 厂补肠谤茅-颁舱耻谤. Art-lovers should book ahead online for the Louvre to guarantee entry within 30 minutes. But an integral part of Paris' attraction is simply 蹿濒芒苍别谤颈别 鈥� city strolling without any particular destination in mind.

Where's the match?

Parc des Princes will host seven matches through the tournament, with France v Korea 鈥� the inaugural match of the competition 鈥� on 7 June.

Rennes

Rennes鈥� stately centre is elaborate and the medieval quarter, full of half-timbered houses, is a joy to get lost in. At night, this student city has plenty of lively places to stop for a drink (head for rue St-Michel), and a superb selection of restaurants along rues St-Malo and St-Georges.

Where's the match?

Roazhon Park will host seven matches through the tournament, starting with Germany v China on 8 June.

Le Havre

The Unesco World Heritage city of Le Havre is a love letter to modernism, evoking France鈥檚 postwar energy and optimism. Attractions include Mus茅e Malraux, full of enchanting impressionist paintings, and the soaring modernist church 脡glise St-Joseph, with its captivating stained-glass tower. There are a few bars around town, but for a sunset drink it鈥檚 worth heading to the seafront promenade.

Where's the match?

Stade Oc茅ane hosts seven matches through the tournament, starting with Spain v South Africa on 8 June.

Reims

Reims was meticulously restored following WWI and WWII and is endowed with handsome pedestrian boulevards and several art-deco sites. You can鈥檛 miss the gargantuan Gothic cathedral, which rises above the city. Reims is an important centre of Champagne production, and naturally, a glass of bubbly is the tipple of choice here. Look for lively bars and cafes around place Drouet d鈥橢rlon, rue Chanzy and place du Forum.

Where's the match?

Stadte Auguste-Delaune hosts six matches through the tournament, starting with Norway v Nigeria on 8 June.

Valenciennes

Valenciennes sits in the north of France, approx 15km from the Belgian border. The city鈥檚 is stocked with 17th-century works by Flemish painters as well as sculptures from the 19th century. Head to the large sculpture garden at the centre of the building for more contemporary works.

Where's the match?

Stade du Hainaut hosts six matches through the tournament, starting with Australia v Italy on 9 June.

Grenoble

Grenoble in the Alps unites the joys of the city with breathtaking nature. Take the cable car over the Is猫re River to Fort de la Bastille for incredible views over the mountains, then head to Mus茅e de Grenoble in the city centre for displays of European art, or the highly impressive Mus茅e Arch茅ologique to discover the secrets of a 12th-century church and cloister. The historic quarter is lined with cafes and shops, and good bars can be found scattered throughout the city.

Where's the match?

Stade des Alpes hosts five matches through the tournament, starting with Brazil v Jamaica on 9 June.

Nice

Nice has old-world opulence, lively street life, year-round sunshine and an impressive seaside location. It鈥檚 the perfect hybrid of French and Italian culture. Wander the dark, narrow, winding alleyways of Nice鈥檚 old town, past delis and bars, to cours Saleya, a massive market square. Find time for people-watching astride a blue chair on the Promenade des Anglais.

Where's the match?

Stade de Nice hosts six matches through the tournament, starting with England v Scotland on 9 June.

Montpellier

The university town of Montpellier in the south of France has the oval-shaped place de la Com茅die at its heart. Explore the medieval streets packed with designer shops, and stop by the Mus茅e Fabre with displays of sculpture, paintings and other artworks from the 14th to 21st centuries.

Where's the match?

Stade de la Mosson hosts five matches through the tournament, starting with Canada v Cameroon on 10 June.

Lyon

Lyon packs in an awful lot: fantastic museums, busy drinking and nightlife scenes, and superb shopping lend it a sophisticated vibe. It鈥檚 a great spot for adventurous foodies to indulge in their wildest gastronomic fantasies. Be sure to visit a bouchon (small bistro) to sample Lyonnais specialities and stop by Lyon鈥檚 famed indoor food market.

Where's the match?

Stade de Lyon hosts the semi-finals (2 and 3 July) and the final (7 July).

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