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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
France spoils families with its rich mix of cultural sights, outdoor activities, wildlife watching and kid-centric experiences.
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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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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.
Road Trips
The top 7 road trips in France
May 18, 2023 • 6 Min read
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.
Beaches
The 9 most beautiful beaches in France
May 13, 2023 • 8 Min read
From tucked away private coves to some of the most glamorous places in Europe – here's our pick of the best beaches France has to over.
Tips & Advice
13 of the best places to visit in France: be inspired by these incredible highlights
May 10, 2023 • 7 Min read
With world-class art, incredible food, and endless opportunities for outdoor activities, how do you choose where to go in France? Let us help you decide.
Tips & Advice
Here's what you need to know about visas when visiting France
May 9, 2023 • 4 Min read
From visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone to working holidays, here's everything you need to know about the visa requirements for France.
Activities
15 best things to do in France: the most unmissable experiences from Paris to Provence and beyond
May 8, 2023 • 10 Min read
(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)