Travel Stories

France

- wine
- food and drink
France’s best wine regions: a guide to the finest touring routes, tastings and terroir
6 min read • Sep 14, 2022
Wine is the lifeblood of France. Here’s a sampler of the best wine regions to visit.
- food and drink
- food
The 10 best food experiences in France
9 min read • Sep 6, 2022
Gourmet appetites know no bounds in France. Here are our favorite food experiences in the country.
- beaches
- activities
The essential guide to France’s best regions
10 min read • Sep 2, 2022
Rich with culture, cuisine, ancient architecture and glorious countryside, France is one of the world’s most rewarding places to travel.
- architecture
- art and culture
The 10 most beautiful villages in France
7 min read • Aug 26, 2022
With exquisite architecture, centuries of history and spectacular settings, France’s treasure trove of gorgeous villages and tiny towns mesmerizes film…
- activities
- hiking
The best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)
9 min read • Aug 18, 2022
The diversity of the landscape is one of France's biggest draws, but don't just look – here are the best ways to get active in the French outdoors.
- architecture
- art and culture
France’s most beautiful castles: from formidable forts to lavish riverside châteaux
10 min read • Aug 16, 2022
Discover France’s best châteaux – from cliff-hanging Pyreneen forts to Loire palaces galore.
- national parks
- activities
The 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from Paris
11 min read • Aug 9, 2022
Hike to a mountain refuge, snorkel in the Mediterranean, canoe down a wild river or trek on horseback through an ancient forest.
- cruise
- activities
How to travel France by canal (without going overboard)
8 min read • Aug 8, 2022
Top canal boat trips in France and how to plan and book them.
- cycling
- activities
How to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they're not in bloom)
9 min read • Aug 7, 2022
If one flower defines France, it’s lavender, thanks to the carpets of purple flowers that cover Provence. Here's how to explore France's lavender country.
- activities
- art and culture
15 best things to do in France: the most unmissable experiences from Paris to Provence and beyond
10 min read • Aug 6, 2022
(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)
- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
The 8 best train journeys in France – and how to book them
11 min read • Aug 5, 2022
You’ll want to book your tickets immediately after you read about these fabulous train trips across all corners of France.
- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
Do I need a visa to go to France? Here's what you need to know
4 min read • Aug 5, 2022
From visa-free travel to Schengen visas and working holidays, here's everything you need to know about the visa requirements for France.
- cycling
- activities
France's 8 best cycling routes, from Alpine climbs to leisurely wine trails
8 min read • Aug 5, 2022
The bicycle is as much part of French life as the baguette and riding here is a joy. From wine routes to Alpine climbs, here are France's best cycle routes.
- sustainable travel
- connections
How to get around in France, from high-speed trains to cycle rides through the vineyards
13 min read • Aug 3, 2022
Transport in France is comfortable, quick, usually reliable and reasonably priced, and the road network is excellent. Here's how to travel around France.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
France's best natural wonders: 10 incredible, unfiltered, pinch-me encounters that are pretty much as Mother Nature intended
7 min read • Aug 2, 2022
From alpine peaks to startling stretches of coast, here are some of the most beautiful natural spots in France.
- hiking
- activities
France’s 10 best hiking trails, from the Atlantic coast to the Alps
9 min read • Aug 2, 2022
The best way to feel the magic of France and the poetry of its landscapes is to sling on your hiking boots and try these eight outstanding trails.
- beaches
- activities
The 9 best beaches in France – sands so sweet they should come with a health warning
7 min read • Aug 2, 2022
Sun, sea, sand and a bucket-load of glamour: these are France's finest star-dusted beaches.
- sports
- activities
The 7 best road trips in France, from wine trails to D-Day beaches
5 min read • Aug 2, 2022
France’s winding cobbled lanes and tree-lined rural roadways offer a straight shot into the heart of the country. Here are our 7 favorite French road trips.
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
Explore France on a budget with these helpful tips
9 min read • Aug 2, 2022
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.
- festivals and events
- art and culture
The best time to go to France (by a writer who has been every day of the year)
5 min read • Jul 31, 2022
From champagne and skiing, to seeing Paris without the crowds, these are the best times to visit France.
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
17 things only the locals know in France (and now you do too)
9 min read • Jul 30, 2022
Hints, tips, cheats and little-known intel from our France local pulled together in one digestible list.
- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
13 of the best places to visit in France: be inspired by these incredible highlights
6 min read • Jul 29, 2022
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.