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France seduces travelers with iconic landmarks and cafe terraces, epic history and bustling village life. Experiences - and cuisine - to be savored.

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Best Things to Do
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Things to Know
Hints, tips, cheats and little-known intel from our France local pulled together in one digestible list.
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Transportation
From bike to bus and train to plane, here's everything you need to know about getting around in France.
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Visa Requirements
From visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone to working holidays, here's everything you need to know about the visa requirements for France.
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Money and Costs
France is a country associated with luxury – yet it’s not hard to enjoy all its pleasures on a limited budget. If you read our guide, that is.
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Traveling with Kids
A Parisian break with children needn’t be a pain. Here’s our guide to traveling in France with children, whatever their age.
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Best Road Trips
Hidden towns and rolling vineyards – France has it all on offer on a road trip. Explore this stunning country behind the wheel with our pick of the best.
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TOPSHOT - French police officers patrol in front of the Arc de Triomphe in the Champs Elysees area of Paris on July 1, 2023, five days after a 17-year-old man was killed by police in Nanterre, a western suburb of Paris. French police arrested 1311 people nationwide during a fourth consecutive night of rioting over the killing of a teenager by police, the interior ministry said on July 1, 2023. France had deployed 45,000 officers overnight backed by light armoured vehicles and crack police units to quell the violence over the death of 17-year-old Nahel, killed during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb on June 27, 2023. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
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Tips & Advice

France summer holiday plans? What to know about the recent violence

Jul 4, 2023 • 5 Min read

Riots have broken out all over France in recent days. Here’s all you need to know about how the situation might affect summer travel.

Cycling
Traveling to France with kids
Jun 27, 2023 • 9 Min read
A Parisian break with children needn’t be a pain. Here’s our guide to traveling in France with children, whatever their age.
National Parks
Escape the crowds: hidden alternatives to France's over-touristed spots
Jun 26, 2023 • 6 Min read
France is rolling out new measures to discourage overtourism at some of its most iconic sights. We have a few alternative recommendations to consider.
Tips & Advice
Where locals go: where the French holiday in France
Jun 20, 2023 • 4 Min read
We asked three travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native France.
Hiking
Tackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne region
Jun 16, 2023 • 5 Min read
France’s Auvergne region offers great landscapes and hiking - without the crowds.
Destination Practicalities
Explore France on a budget with these helpful tips
May 25, 2023 • 9 Min read
France is a country associated with luxury – yet it’s not hard to enjoy all its pleasures on a limited budget. If you read our guide, that is.
Destination Practicalities
19 things only the locals know in France (and now you do too)
May 24, 2023 • 9 Min read
Hints, tips, cheats and little-known intel from our France local pulled together in one digestible list.
Air Travel
France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?
May 24, 2023 • 4 Min read
A much-debated ban on domestic flights within France has finally been rolled out. What does it mean for travelers?
Hiking
The 8 best hikes in France
May 20, 2023 • 8 Min read
From soaring alpine peaks to billowing lavender fields and azure rivers, France has hikes to match every ability. These are the best.
Sustainable Travel
How to get around France
May 19, 2023 • 12 Min read
From bike to bus and train to plane, here's everything you need to know about getting around in France.