As Paris gears up to host millions of sport-crazy fans at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, Booking.com has released new search data for the Olympic period, revealing where Aussies are looking at heading while in France.

And it looks like tourists are not only readying to take in the athleticism, but also explore the quintessential cheese, wine and galleries of other French destinations.

Whilst Paris remains the number one city for Australian travellers, the data shares some interesting insights into what other destinations are beckoning Aussie visitors away from the crowds.

Here are some of the most popular.