France Travel Guides
Provence is a region of wild grasses, rolling hills of lavender, Neolithic and Roman villages perched on hilltops and stone building façades covered in jasmine and ivy. In this Provence travel guide, you’ll find all of the lodging, logistics, itinerary and budget tips needed to plan your trip to this stunning region in the South of France.
A complete guide to visiting the beautiful and quaint village of Lourmarin in the Luberon region of Provence, complete with our recommendations on where to stay in Lourmarin, things to do in Lourmarin, and the best time of year to visit Lourmarin.
A local’s guide to exploring all that the St. Germain, or 6th arrondissement of Paris has to offer, like how to spend your time in the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg, where to find easy and delicious meals in the 6th arrondissement, and the best 6th arrondissement hotels. Read more to discover what the 6th arrondissement of Paris has in store.
A guide to visiting the art and history filled town of Arles in Provence, complete with our recommendations on where to stay in Arles, things to do in Arles, and the best day trips to take from Arles.
In this How to Take a Day Trip from Paris to Giverny (Monet’s Gardens) guide, we’re sharing all the information you need (from train times to the best time to visits) to plan a day trip from Paris to Monet’s Home & Gardens in Giverny.
If you’re looking to take a day trip from Paris, you have no shortage of options, whether you want to see the French countryside, explore the coast, or dive into a wine region, there are Paris day trip options for you. In this Easy Paris Day Trips by Train guide, we’re sharing 19 of the best destinations near Paris to spend the day in.
In this South of France: French Riviera guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to play your trip to the Côte d'Azur region of France, including how to get to the French Riviera, where to stay in the French Riviera, the best towns to visit in the French Riviera and the most beautiful beaches in the Côte d'Azur.
In this How to See Paris in a Day travel guide, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to see Paris in just one day, including where to eat, landmarks to visit, and a route to make the most of your time in Paris. Read more for our tips on how to see the city of lights in 24 hours.
Heading to Provence and looking to discover the most beautiful villages in the region? Discover the most charming and breathtaking villages to visit during your Provence travels in this curated list.
In this Paris Day Trip Guide: Château de Fontainebleau, we’re sharing all the details of why you should visit Château de Fontainebleau, how long you should spend in Fontainebleau, and how to get from Paris to Fontainebleau in a day.
If you’re headed to Paris and are considering planning a day trip from Paris to Versailles, you’re in the right place. A day trip from Paris to Versailles is one of the top things to do when visiting Paris and in this day trip guide, we’re highlighting how to get from Paris to Versailles and how to spend a day in Versailles.
In this post, I’m sharing the best coffee shops in Paris, from a tiny Parisian coffee shop in the 3eme arrondissement to work-friendly coffee shops scattered throughout the city.
A local’s guide to exploring all that Paris’ Montmartre neighborhood has to offer, like the best things to do in Montmartre, where to eat breakfast, lunch dinner and have coffee in Montmartre, where to shop in Montmartre and where to stay in Montmartre. Read more to discover what the 18th arrondissement of Paris has in store.
In this guide, we’re sharing everything you need to know to plan a trip to the Alsace Christmas Markets. The guide includes our favorite French Christmas Markets in the Alsace region, what to expect from the Alsace Christmas Markets, tips for visiting the famous Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets and where to stay in the Alsace region of France.
In this Paris at Christmas Guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to fully discover Paris at Christmas, including where to find the Paris Christmas Markets, where to see the Christmas Lights in Paris and where to shop for Christmas gifts in Paris.
In this travel guide, we’re sharing details from our Paris to Normandy road trip, including the places we visited, where we stayed, the best time of year to visit and what to do while you’re in the region. Read it to start planning your trip to Normandy today!
Planning a remote working trip to Paris? In this post guest author, Heather Drudge, is sharing her favorite places to work remotely in Paris based on her personal experience spending a month doing so. From coffee shops to libraries, Heather shares all her tips on how to work remotely in Paris while enjoying the city.
A complete guide to make planning your trip to Paris, France as effortless as the French. In the guide you’ll find tips on where to stay in Paris, what Parisian sights are a must-see, what time of year to visit Paris, and what Paris items are a must-do. You’ll also find a roundup of our favorite Parisian cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants. Bon voyage!
Headed to Paris and ready to shop the famous Paris flea markets? In this guide, we’re sharing the best flea markets (brocantes) to visit in Paris, including the largest antique market in the world, our favorite Parisian brocante, and a historic antique fair that only happens twice a year just outside of Paris.
If you’re ideal day trip from Paris looks like skipping the chateaux and wine and discovering a small French town in the countryside, then plan a day trip from Paris to the town of Chartres, France. Chartres is famous for it’s very own Cathédrale Notre-Dame, and is perfect for wandering through cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered houses. See how to take your day trip from Paris to Chartres in this guide.
A guide on how to spend a day in the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg in the Grand Est of France, including the best time to visit Strasbourg, whether or not Strasbourg is worth visiting, how to spend a day in Strasbourg, the best day trips from Strasbourg, and where to stay in Strasbourg.
Headed to Paris for the first time? Check out our list of the top 13 things to do your first time visiting the city, from visiting the world-famous Eiffel Tower to consuming as much French cuisine as possible.
A complete guide to visiting the medieval, hilltop village of Saint Paul de Vence in the French Riviera, including when to visit Saint Paul de Vence, how long you’ll need to see Saint Paul de Vence, the best things to do in Saint Paul de Vence and where to stay in Saint Paul de Vence.
In this guide to Oppède Le Vieux we’re sharing all of the details you need to know to plan a trip to the medieval village and ruins of in the Vaucluse region of Provence, including how to visit Oppède Le Vieux and how long to spend in the quaint village.
When is the best time to visit Paris and when should you avoid Paris? In this post, we’re sharing our two favorite times of year to visit Paris, as well as which time of year you should avoid. You will also find a monthly breakdown, where we share what to expect from Paris in each month and images of what the city looks like throughout the year.
Need a few ideas on what to do when it’s raining in Paris? Rain in Paris isn’t all that uncommon, however, this list of things to do in Paris when it rains highlights our favorite ways to soak up the Parisian culture while staying out of the rain.
In this Paris Day Trip Guide: Château de Chantilly, we’re sharing all the details of what you can do during your time in Chantilly, including touring Europe’s largest horse stables, the largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre, a stunning Chateau and extensive grounds to spend the day in. Only 20-minutes outside of Paris by train, read more to discover all that Chantilly has to offer.
France Places to Stay
In this South of France: The Best Hotels in the French Riviera roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest French Riviera hotels to book for your next South of France holiday. Our list includes a range of accommodations in the most popular French Riviera destinations like Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Marseille and Saint-Raphaël.
In this Best Strasbourg Hotels and Airbnbs roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the best places to stay for your travels to the Alsace capital of Strasbourg. The list includes both affordable and luxury hotels in Strasbourg, as well as Strasbourg Airbnb rentals that can accommodate couples or the entire family, all in the historic center of Strasbourg.
In this Airbnb roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest Airbnb rentals to book for your next holiday in the South of France. Our list includes the most beautiful Airbnb properties in both Provence and the French Riviera, from townhouses that sleep two to entire homes that sleep six.
In this South of France: The Prettiest Hotels in Provence guide, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest Provençal hotels to book for your next South of France holiday. Our list includes both stunning bastides or farmhouses in the countryside as well as quaint boutique hotels in the most beautiful Provençal villages.
In this Best Boutique Hotels in Paris guide, we’re sharing our hand-selected list of the most charming Parisian hotels. Our curated list includes the best Paris hotel rooms with Eiffel Tower views to hotels with rooftops offering with 360-degree views over Paris, all sure to give you an enchanting French experience.
If you’re looking for the most beautiful hotel to book for your South of France holiday, look no further. Read this post to get an inside look at the grounds of Le Galinier Villa, tucked in the Provence region and bursting with lush gardens, delicately designed interior rooms, and a pool (with a view) that can’t be beat.
In this Airbnb roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the best Airbnb rentals to book for your Paris 2024 travels. Our list includes everything from luxury Airbnbs that sleep two in the 1st Arrondissement to artist’s lofts that sleep the entire family near Montmartre.
In this Paris to Auxerre day trip guide, we're sharing all of the details on how to take a day trip from Paris to the Burgundy city of Auxerre, including what to do in Auxerre, what to eat in Auxerre, how to take the train to Auxerre, and the best cathedrals to visit in Auxuerre.