First-hand travel guides, road trips, city breaks, hotels and unforgettable experiences from our travels across the France.
France combines romantic cities, remarkable history, celebrated cuisine and landscapes made for exploring.
We have visited the country many times, particularly Paris, a city that continues to reveal something new with every return.
Romantic Cities, Celebrated Cuisine and Unforgettable Road Trips
More recently, we drove from Paris to Nice, and it became one of the best travel experiences we have ever shared. Our route connected the grand boulevards and famous landmarks of Paris with the historic streets of Orléans, the culinary energy of Lyon, the medieval character of Avignon and the Mediterranean beauty of Nice. Each stop offered a completely different side of France.
We have also toured Normandy, where the historic D-Day beaches were both fascinating and deeply moving. Our firsthand France travel guides cover city breaks, scenic road trips, historic attractions, food experiences and practical planning advice. Whether you are visiting Paris, touring Normandy or driving south, our guides will help you discover France with confidence.
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Favourite Destinations:
MONTE MARTRE, PARIS (Video): Discover artistic streets, hilltop views, lively cafés and the magnificent Sacré-Cœur. A truly beautiful neighbourhood.
NICE: Experience Mediterranean beaches, colourful Old Town streets and walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais.
AVIGNON: Explore medieval streets, historic landmarks and the remarkable legacy of the Avignon papacy.
7 CITY ROAD TRIP: Join us and travel from Paris to Nice, through historic cities and spectacular landscapes.
LYON (Video): Discover exceptional cuisine, Renaissance neighbourhoods, Roman history and beautiful riverside scenery.
ORLÉANS (Video): Explore incredible Joan of Arc history, elegant streets, a magnificent Cathedral and the gateway to the Loire.
PARIS: Experience iconic landmarks, romantic neighbourhoods, world-class museums and unforgettable French culture.
Best Experiences:
CARNAVAL DE NICE (Video): Celebrate spectacular parades, elaborate floats and colourful festivities beside the Mediterranean. (Winter)
JUNO BEACH (Video): Discover Canada’s powerful D-Day history along Normandy’s historic coastline and memorial sites.
CHATEAU SULLY SUR-LOIRE (Video): Explore a magnificent medieval fortress surrounded by water in the Loire Valley.
PALAIS DES PAPES (Video): Step inside Europe’s largest Gothic palace and explore Avignon’s papal history.
LOIRE VALLEY (Video): Discover magnificent châteaux, historic towns, vineyards and picturesque French countryside.
MORE EXPERIENCES
- Notre Dame, Paris
- Guided Tour of the Louvre, Paris
- A Day in Orléans
- Most Extraordinary Hotel in Lyon
- 10 Things To Do, One Hour from Paris
- Amazing Hotel in Nice
- Pont d’Avignon
- Bayeux Tapestry
- Overlord Museum, Normandy
- La Favorite Saint Paul, Paris
Latest Travel Stories from FRANCE:
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Paris in Winter | The Flame of Liberty and Princess Diana’s Final Journey⎮Pont de l’Alma Tunnel
After all these years there is still a tug on our heart strings. Visit Paris’s Flame of Liberty, the monument near the Pont de l’Alma tunnel that became an unofficial…
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Paris in Winter | Exploring the City on a Tootbus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour⎮Features Blue Route
See Paris aboard the Tootbus hop-on hop-off tour, with multilingual commentary and convenient stops near the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame. We took the Blue Route and it was just…
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Paris in Winter | Visiting the Eiffel Tower | World’s Most Visited Monument 🇫🇷
No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to see this attraction! We made sure it was on our itinerary. Explore the Eiffel Tower during winter, from its glass…
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Browse our France guides by travel style, from beaches and scenic drives to historic towns, food experiences and car-free adventures.
🏖 Best Beaches: Nice, France (South of France)
đźš— Scenic FRANCE Road Trips: 7-Day Road Trip Across France
🚶 FRANCE – Best Trip: Outside of France – Avignon
🏰 Historic FRANCE: Visiting the Beaches of Normandy
🖼️ Best Room with a View: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
📸 Most Photogenic Places: Paris of course!
Top highlights in France
- Paris: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Seine walks, Montmartre, day trips galore
- Provence: Avignon, lavender country, hilltop villages, local markets
- Côte d’Azur: Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco day trip
- Loire Valley: château-hopping, wine, gardens
- Normandy: Mont-Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches, Honfleur
- French Alps: Chamonix, Annecy, mountain drives, lakes
- Bordeaux & Champagne: Cellar doors, tastings, vineyard stays
Best time to go to France
- April–June: great weather, fewer crowds
- September–October: harvest season + comfortable temperatures
- July–August: peak crowds (beautiful, but busy and pricier)
- Winter: Alps for snow; cities are quieter and festive
Top 3 hotels in Paris
- Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Four Seasons+1
- Ritz Paris MICHELIN Guide+1
- Cheval Blanc Paris MICHELIN Guide+1
Top 2 restaurants in Paris (bucket-list level)
- Guy Savoy (Paris) MICHELIN Guide
- L’Arpège (Paris) (listed among France’s starred standouts) MICHELIN Guide
France Quick Facts
- Country: France
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro (EUR $)
- Language: Official language is French – Most major cities fluent English
- Drive on: Right-hand side
- Best months: We love Spring – early Summer, Autumn is nice too!
- Trip length: Minimum 5 days – so much to see and do!
Why Follow My Return Ticket for FRANCE?
FRANCE looks simple to plan – and it can be – but smart choices can make the experience much better: where to stay, how long to base yourself in each area, which day trips are genuinely worthwhile, and how to avoid wasting valuable time in transit. That is what we share through our France guides: real experiences, practical advice and honest opinions to help you explore with more confidence and less guesswork. We will continue expanding this guide as we discover more of FRANCE and add new first-hand stories, videos and travel-planning advice.
