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A chapel with a steeple at the top of a rocky cliff in warm sunlight.

Sep 20, 20267 min read

Guide to the Route Napoléon in France

Brightly colored half-timbered houses overhanging a river in Argenton-sur-Creuse, France

Aug 11, 202611 min read

7 of the Best Places to Visit in Central France

Château de Grignan, lavender fields and Mont Ventoux in the background

Jul 23, 20266 min read

The Prettiest Villages to Visit in France

Col de la Bonette, France, July 2025.

Jul 13, 20267 min read

How to Get Around in France

Three people relax in the shade of a tree near a cliff-backed beach on a sunny day

Jun 29, 20268 min read

12 of the Best Beaches in France

Eze Village, France, July 30, 2024.

Jun 26, 202610 min read

The Best Electric Vehicle Road Trips in France

People in theatrical costumes outside an art nouveau building.

Jun 22, 20267 min read

A Guide to Vichy, France

Views of Mont St-Michel from the road, Normandy. Vera Vita/Getty Images

Jun 10, 20267 min read

5 of the Best Road Trips in France

People standing in front of the Inverted Pyramid (Pyramide Inversée) located in the Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall in front of the Louvre Museum.

Jun 8, 202612 min read

13 Must-Visit Museums in France for Art, History and Culture Lovers

Flat-bottomed fishing boats are moored in a shallow section of a river, pictured at sunset.

May 22, 20266 min read

The 8 Best Things to Do in France’s Loire Valley

Cycling the Costa Brava and Southern France — September 2025
Grand Carrousel de la Canebière in Marseille, France

May 15, 20269 min read

18 Budget Travel Tips for France

The cherry-red Train du Montenvers passes through mountain scenery in the French Alps.

May 12, 202614 min read

The 8 Most Impressive Train Journeys in France

Pink roses blooming along a medieval street in Figeac in the south of France.

May 12, 202611 min read

A First-Time Guide to France

The promenade in the center of Menton, on the French Riviera. Andrei Antipov/Shutterstock

May 11, 202614 min read

France Itineraries: 5 Routes to See the Best of the Country

Bois du Boulogne park, Paris France, August 2024

May 8, 202612 min read

The Best Things to Do in France with Kids

Beautiful view of Lac des Gaillands with Mont Blanc massif and wooden chalet in Chamonix town at French Alps, Savoie, France.

May 7, 202610 min read

8 of the Best Hiking Routes in France

A colorful backstreet in the old town in Hyères, France.

May 6, 20269 min read

How to Spend the Ultimate Weekend in Hyères on the Côte d’Azur

The River Thiou in Annecy with colorful buildings on both banks.

May 6, 202610 min read

The Ultimate 7-Day Summer Itinerary in the French Alps

Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, Lyon. SerFF79/Shutterstock

Feb 16, 202610 min read

10 of the Best Things to Do in France

The ornate exterior of the Château de Chambord with its reflection in the lake at the front of the building

Jan 16, 202612 min read

Discover 8 of the Best Castles in France, from Medieval Forts to Lavish Châteaux

View of St Emilion in Bordeaux.

Dec 24, 202511 min read

10 Best Places to Visit in France

The beaches of Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée bask in plenty of sunshine year-round © Getty Images

Nov 9, 20256 min read

Under-the-Radar France: Visit the Sun-Kissed Vendée Coast

Locals sit beside the canal in Les Sables d'Olonne. Ann Douglas Lott/Lonely Planet

Oct 7, 20258 min read

Best Places to Visit on France’s Vendée Coast

A misty fall day in the vineyards of Bordeaux. FreeProd33/Shutterstock

Sep 23, 20258 min read

9 of the Best Places to Visit in France During Fall and Winter

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Sep 11, 202516 min read

The Ultimate Guide to France's Best Wine Regions: What You Need to Know Before You Go

Château de Bourron in Fontainebleau, France. clemMtravel/Shutterstock

Aug 18, 202510 min read

Best Châteaux Hotels in France

French pharmacies are stocked with great skin-care, beauty and wellness products. Oliver de la Haye/Getty Images

Jul 23, 20257 min read

The Beauty and Skincare Products to Search for in a French Pharmacy

River Yonne in Burgundy, France. Delpixel/Shutterstock

Jul 9, 20258 min read

How to Travel France by Canal

Markets and cafes in Nice, France. Cavan-Images/Shutterstock

Jul 8, 20257 min read

Grocery Store Tourism: Shop for Food like a Local in France

Campervan, camp or glamp your way around France with these top campsite tips. Oleh_Slobodeniuk/Getty Images

May 21, 202514 min read

11 Top Spots for Camping, Glamping and Campervan Adventures in France

The beach club at the Carlton Hotel, Cannes. Violette Franchi for Lonely Planet

May 6, 20255 min read

The Best Time to Visit France: A Seasonal Guide

Relaxing on the waterfront of Lake Annecy. Ann Douglas Lott/Lonely Planet

Apr 15, 20258 min read

How to Spend 3 Days on Lakes Geneva and Annecy

Corte, Corsica. Irina Kuzmina/Shutterstock

Mar 31, 20258 min read

6 Vacation Spots in France That Are Loved by Locals

France is an incredible place to explore, especially when you understand its cultural nuance. Andrei Antipov/Shutterstock

Mar 10, 20256 min read

11 Things Only a Local Could Tell You About France

La Rochelle Hotel de Ville. Laura Motta/Lonely Planet

Jan 24, 20259 min read

A First-Time Guide to Cognac, France

With scenic vineyards, charming historic villages and a thriving artisan scene, Beaujolais is the place to unwind. Marcin Kurek/Shutterstock

Oct 8, 20247 min read

A First-Time Guide to Beaujolais

Moving overseas can be a lot of work; it can also be the best thing you ever did. Le Moulin sur Célé

Sep 9, 20244 min read

What It's Really Like to Move to France and Live Out Your Dreams

The much visited cliffs of Étretat (left); the same high chalk cliffs can be seen at sleepy Yport, 20 minutes further along the road © Shutterstock

Jun 13, 20248 min read

Escape the Crowds in France at These 9 Hidden Gems

Inside the walls of Provins, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the ÃŽle-de-France region in north-central France. License Type: media Download Time: 2024-05-24T21:21:51.000Z User: bfreeman_lonelyplanet Is Editorial: No purchase_order:

Jun 2, 20249 min read

Why You Should Visit Provins, the UNESCO World Heritage Site 90 Minutes from Paris

Traveling by train is a far more relaxing way to explore the South of France © pixdeluxe / Getty Images

Apr 15, 20247 min read

Experience the Wild Side of the Côte d’Azur by Train

Thinking of visiting France next year? These are the events worth sticking in your calendar © Getty Images

Jan 3, 20246 min read

6 (Big) Reasons to Visit France in 2024

Some ski areas in the Alps connect together giving skiers multiple options from one base © Difught / Shutterstock

Dec 6, 202312 min read

The 8 Best Places for Skiing in France

Matches for the men’s 2023 Rugby World Cup will take place all over France with 600,000 fans arriving for the tournament © Julian Finney/Getty Images

Aug 28, 202312 min read

Rugby World Cup 2023: A Complete Travel Guide to France's Host Cities

Truffles are on the menu on France's Vallee de la Gastronomie in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region © CHERRYSTONE

Aug 11, 20235 min read

A New Culinary Trail Puts You at the Center of French Gastronomy

Following an incident of police brutality, riots have broken out all over France in recent days. This doesn’t necessarily affect your travel plans © Charly Triballeau/ AFP via Getty Images)

Jul 4, 20235 min read

France Summer Holiday Plans? What to Know About the Recent Violence

It’s possible to “bag” several of the Auvergne’s puys (volcanic cones) in a single day © Anna Richards

Jun 16, 20235 min read

Tackling the Peaks of France’s Lesser-Trekked Auvergne Region

France will roll out its no-domestic-flights policy by banning three routes initially – with more to come © Krisztian Bocsi / Bloomberg / Getty Images

May 24, 20234 min read

France Has Banned Some Short Flights - What Does This Mean for Travelers?

A traveler exploring France

May 9, 20234 min read

Here's What You Need to Know About Visas When Visiting France

The Beaujolais Wine Marathon is a fun celebration of French scenery, cuisine, wine and culture © Morgan Bove

Mar 8, 20236 min read

France's Wine Runs: Marathon du Médoc Is Fun but Beaujolais Is the Boozy Race to Beat

People dining outside in the early evening at restaurants in Lyon

Sep 6, 20229 min read

The 10 Best Food Experiences in France

Normandy American Cemetery, France

Sep 2, 202210 min read

The Essential Guide to France’s Best Regions

A skier making turns in powder snow in Chamonix, France

Aug 18, 20229 min read

The Best Outdoor Activities in France (and the Best Places to Try Them)

Young Adult Woman Hiking on Mountain Trail at Sunrise with Alps in Background, Col du Mont Cenis, Val Cenis Vanoise, France

Aug 9, 202211 min read

The 8 Best National Parks in France: From Untouched Wildernesses to Spaces Under Three Hours from Paris

Young man harvesting lavender with pick fork, Sault, Provence

Aug 7, 20229 min read

How to Explore the Lavender Fields of France (and Things to Do When They're Not in Bloom)

A man rides a bicycle surrounded by grapevines in autumn colors in Burgundy, France

Aug 5, 20228 min read

France's 8 Best Cycling Routes, from Alpine Climbs to Leisurely Wine Trails

Bavella Needles (Les Aiguilles de Bavella) landscape with visiting vehicles

Aug 2, 20228 min read

France's Best Natural Wonders: 10 Incredible, Unfiltered, Pinch-Me Encounters That Are Pretty Much as Mother Nature Intended

Fresh black truffles

Jun 13, 20225 min read

17 Best Food Festivals of France: Where and When to Go for the Gourmand Tour of a Lifetime

Apr 21, 20222 min read

Prepare Your Palate: New French Food and Wine Museum to Open in Dijon

Jan 13, 20222 min read

France Drops Its Ban on UK Travelers but Some Entry Rules Still Apply

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