When traveling to France, History is OK..but not what I think you should look for.....

I believe that when one travels (Especially to France) one should look for and participate in a life style trip; a non-history trip to be more specific. 

Your travels should be focused on authentic experiences and a real sense of place.
I want you ( as I do) to enjoy visiting food markets, walking old quarters, entering small (true) artisan shops, sampling local delicatessen's and wines and just sitting in an outdoor cafe and watching city life and feel the rhythm of the place you are at.

(Cafe sitting present day)

(Cafe sitting 1927)