food and drink
A first-time guide to Cognac, FranceJan 24, 2025 • 8 min read
Cognac, on France’s Atlantic coast, feels effortlessly elegant but it’s rural, windswept and filled with medieval towns.
France Travel Stories
activities12 best things to do in France: unmissable experiences from Paris to the Alps and beyondJan 9, 2025 • 12 min read
(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)
architecture10 best castles in France: from formidable forts to lavish riverside châteauxDec 1, 2024 • 14 min read
Discover France’s best châteaux – from cliff-hanging Pyreneen forts to Loire palaces galore.
destination practicalitiesA first-time guide to BeaujolaisOct 8, 2024 • 6 min read
The not-as-well-known but incredibly charming Beaujolais wine region has scenic vineyards, charming historic villages and a thriving artisan scene.
tips and adviceWhat it's really like to move to France and live out your dreamsSep 9, 2024 • 4 min read
This couple shifted their lives from Ireland to France and opened a guesthouse. Here's how it went.
destination practicalitiesWhy you should visit Provins, the UNESCO World Heritage Site 90 minutes from ParisJun 2, 2024 • 8 min read
A real-life Renaissance Fair, Provins is a joy for history buffs of all ages – here are some reasons you should visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
road tripsA first-timer’s guide to using the EurotunnelMay 30, 2024 • 6 min read
From tickets and terminals to queues and border crossings, here’s everything a first-time Eurotunnel user needs to know.
sustainable travelHow to get around France: from cycling to traversing by trainMay 18, 2024 • 7 min read
From cycling to catching trains, buses and river barges, here's everything you need to know about getting around in France.
sustainable travelExperience the wild side of the Côte d’Azur by trainApr 15, 2024 • 7 min read
Get to know a different side of the Côte d’Azur in southern France on the Train des Merveilles from Nice.
activitiesThe 8 best places for skiing in FranceDec 6, 2023 • 11 min read
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.
food and drinkA new culinary trail puts you at the center of French gastronomyAug 11, 2023 • 4 min read
Summer and fall are the best times to choose your own adventures along France’s latest, greatest gourmet food trail.
beachesEscape the obvious in France: Swap the Côte d'Azur for the sunkissed Vendée coast in summerJul 24, 2023 • 6 min read
The French Riviera is rightly celebrated as one of France's most glamorous coastal towns but the sun-kissed Atlantic coast holds plenty of magic of its own.
cyclingBordeaux to the Pyrenees by train, bike and hiking trail (no car required)Jul 19, 2023 • 7 min read
The high elevations of the glorious Pyrenees are hard to reach – but not impossible. Here’s how one writer did it car-free.
hikingTackling the peaks of France’s lesser-trekked Auvergne regionJun 16, 2023 • 5 min read
France’s Auvergne region offers great landscapes and hiking - without the crowds.
tips and adviceHere's what you need to know about visas when visiting FranceMay 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.
sportsFrance's wine runs: Marathon du Médoc is fun but Beaujolais is the boozy race to beatMar 8, 2023 • 5 min read
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.
food and drinkA reason to travel to Hauts-de-France in 2023: Europe’s new region of gastronomyNov 1, 2022 • 3 min read
Perfect for a gourmet getaway: this northernmost region of France was awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2023.
food and drinkThe 10 best food experiences in FranceSep 6, 2022 • 9 min read
Gourmet appetites know no bounds in France. Here are our favorite food experiences in the country.
beachesThe essential guide to France’s best regionsSep 2, 2022 • 10 min read
Rich with culture, cuisine, ancient architecture and glorious countryside, France is one of the world’s most rewarding places to travel.
activitiesThe best outdoor activities in France (and the best places to try them)Aug 18, 2022 • 9 min read
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.
national parksThe 8 best national parks in France: from untouched wildernesses to spaces under three hours from ParisAug 9, 2022 • 11 min read
Hike to a mountain refuge, snorkel in the Mediterranean, canoe down a wild river or trek on horseback through an ancient forest.
cyclingHow to explore the lavender fields of France (and things to do when they're not in bloom)Aug 7, 2022 • 8 min read
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.