How to get around France
12 min read • May 19, 2023
From bike to bus and train to plane, here's everything you need to know about getting around in France.
Travel Stories
France
- The top 7 road trips in France
6 min read • May 18, 2023
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.
- The 9 most beautiful beaches in France
8 min read • May 13, 2023
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.
- 13 of the best places to visit in France: be inspired by these incredible highlights
7 min read • May 10, 2023
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.
- Here's what you need to know about visas when visiting France
4 min read • May 9, 2023
From visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone to working holidays, here's everything you need to know about the visa requirements for France.
- 15 best things to do in France: the most unmissable experiences from Paris to Provence and beyond
10 min read • May 8, 2023
(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)
- When is the best time to visit France?
5 min read • Apr 30, 2023
From sun-drenched festivals and Paris in the springtime to peak ski season and planning budget breaks, here are the best times to visit France.
- France's wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beat
5 min read • Mar 8, 2023
A joyous and wine-soaked party that also happens to be a major running event, the Marathon du Beaujolais holds its own against the Marathon du Médoc.
- The 8 best places for skiing in France
8 min read • Dec 5, 2022
The range of resorts in France is staggering. Read our lowdown on the best ski slopes for foodies, families or festival lovers before you book.
- A reason to travel to Hauts-de-France in 2023: Europe’s new region of gastronomy
3 min read • Nov 1, 2022
Perfect for a gourmet getaway: this northernmost region of France was awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.