France Travel Guide
France is the most visited country in the world, and it is easy to understand why. It offers romantic cities, world-famous museums, fairy-tale castles, lavender fields, snowy mountains and some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
Most trips start in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and long walks along the Seine. But France is much more than its capital. You can explore the castles of the Loire Valley, drive along the French Riviera, taste wine in Bordeaux and Burgundy and visit the magical island abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.
Whether this is your first trip or your tenth, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in France, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about France
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a trip to France costs, visas, train travel, renting a car and the local customs every traveler should know.
- France Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit France
- How Much Does a Trip to France Cost?
- Schengen Visa Guide for France
- Train Travel in France: Complete Guide
- Best Travel Insurance for France
- Renting a Car in France: Complete Guide
- 10 Days in France: Perfect Itinerary
- Where to Stay in Paris: Best Areas and Hotels
- Best Things to Do in Paris
- Eiffel Tower Tickets: Complete Guide
- Best Day Trips from Paris
- Best Loire Valley Castle Tours
- Best Wine Tours in Bordeaux
Why France Should Be Your Next Trip
Paris alone could fill a whole trip. Climb the Eiffel Tower, see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, walk through Montmartre, enjoy a boat cruise on the Seine and spend a day at the Palace of Versailles, just outside the city.
In the south, the French Riviera is famous for its blue sea and glamorous towns like Nice, Cannes and Monaco nearby. Inland, Provence offers purple lavender fields, hilltop villages and colorful markets, while the Alps are perfect for skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
France is also a paradise for history lovers. Visit the castles of the Loire Valley, the D-Day beaches of Normandy, the medieval walls of Carcassonne and the island abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, one of the most photographed places in Europe.
And of course, the food and wine are legendary. Enjoy fresh croissants in the morning, cheese and wine in the evening and a slow dinner in a small bistro. The high-speed TGV trains make it easy to see many regions in one trip.
Best Places to Visit in France
From the monuments of Paris and the castles of the Loire Valley to the beaches of the French Riviera and the vineyards of Bordeaux, every region of France has its own character. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Paris
- Nice
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Bordeaux
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Versailles
- Loire Valley
- Provence
- French Riviera
- Cannes
- Strasbourg
- Colmar
- Normandy
- Chamonix
- Annecy
- Avignon
- Carcassonne
- Saint-Tropez
- Toulouse
- Corsica
- Biarritz
- Aix-en-Provence
- Montpellier
- Reims
- Dijon
- Lille
- Etretat
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