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Paris cafés, Provence lavender, Loire châteaux, Alpine ski villages and the Riviera - France is Europe's most-visited country for good reason.
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Where to go in France
The cities and regions travellers plan their France trips around.
City
Paris
The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and the world's most photographed boulevards.
Tours in ParisCity
Nice
Belle Époque architecture and pebble beaches on the Côte d'Azur.
Tours in NiceCity
Lyon
France's food capital, at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône.
City
Bordeaux
18th-century grandeur surrounded by the world's most famous vineyards.
City
Marseille
Sun-baked Mediterranean port with a fierce local identity.
City
Strasbourg
Half-timbered Alsatian old town with a Franco-German soul.
Hotels
Stays in France
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Hotels
Boutique stays and city hotels
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Self-contained stays with kitchens
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All-inclusive and family resorts
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Private villas for groups and families
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Road Trips
Iconic drives in France
Self-drive routes that turn a trip into the story of a lifetime.
Route des Grandes Alpes
Thonon → Nice · 5–7 days
Alpine pass-hopping from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean via Val d'Isère and Briançon.
Loire Valley Châteaux
Orléans → Angers · 3–4 days
Renaissance castles, riverside cycling and Sancerre vineyards.
Côte d'Azur Coastal Drive
Cannes → Menton · 2–3 days
Corniches above the Riviera through Nice, Èze and Monaco.
Travel Guide
Practical tips for France
What every first-time visitor should know before they go.
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French
Power / Plug
Type E, 230 V
Visa
Schengen visa policy - 90 days visa-free for UK, US, Australian and Canadian passports.
Top tips
- A service charge is included; rounding up is a polite extra.
- The TGV high-speed train is faster than flying between major cities.
- Many shops close on Sundays outside tourist zones.
Weather
France at a glance
Mild oceanic climate in the north and west, Mediterranean warmth in the south, alpine cold in the mountains.
Jan
2° / 8°
Cool, wet - ski season
Apr
7° / 16°
Spring blossom
Jul
16° / 26°
Peak summer
Oct
9° / 17°
Grape harvest
Best Time to Visit
When to travel to France
May, June and September offer the best balance of warm weather and manageable crowds.
Peak
Jun – Aug (Riviera, festivals)
Shoulder
May & Sep – Oct (mild, fewer crowds)
Off-season
Nov – Mar (grey in the north, ski season in the Alps)
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Hand-picked tours in France
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France travel questions
Real answers to the questions our travellers ask most.
Do I need a visa to visit France?+
UK, US, Australian and Canadian passport holders can stay up to 90 days visa-free in the Schengen Area.
When is the best time to visit Paris?+
May, June, September and early October - mild weather, long days, and lighter crowds than July/August.
Is it easy to travel between cities?+
Yes - France has one of the world's best high-speed rail networks. Paris → Lyon takes under 2 hours.
Should I tip in France?+
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving a few euros for great service is appreciated but not expected.