Spring looks different around the world, but many would argue France is the place to be to watch the world wake up from a long winter. These 10 outstanding images prove that France in the springtime is seriously something to behold.

1. Cherry trees erupt in Ménerbes

Photograph S P R I N G by Thomas Roux on 500px

S P R I N G by Thomas Roux on 500px

2. Cows in a hazy sunrise in Parc Naturel Regionel de l’Avesnois

Photograph Foggy bocage and spring cows by Guillaume Louÿs-Jupiter on 500px

Foggy bocage and spring cows by Guillaume Louÿs-Jupiter on 500px

3. Fields of Normandy in full bloom

Photograph Le joli mois de mai by Lucien Vatynan on 500px

Le joli mois de mai by Lucien Vatynan on 500px

4. The Senate of the French Republic in Paris

Photograph Spring will return by Jérémie Fricker on 500px

Spring will return by Jérémie Fricker on 500px

5. The hills come alive in Auvergne

Photograph Le méandre de Queuille by ©Stefoto63 on 500px

Le méandre de Queuille by ©Stefoto63 on 500px

6. Fiery sunsets in the French Alps

Photograph In flames by Matthieu Parmentier on 500px

In flames by Matthieu Parmentier on 500px

7. Spring skiing in the Tinges Mountains

Photograph Backflip over Tignes by Andy Parant on 500px

Backflip over Tignes by Andy Parant on 500px

8. Springtime sunset at Etretat

Photograph Spring magic by Nicolas Rottiers on 500px

Spring magic by Nicolas Rottiers on 500px

9. Annecy Lake lights up

Photograph The Garden by Tristan Shu on 500px

The Garden by Tristan Shu on 500px

10. A motorcyclist slices through the countryside

Photograph Spring Ride by frédéric DAVID on 500px

Spring Ride by frédéric DAVID on 500px