Mar 10, 2025 • 6 min read
It's easy to assume familiarity in France, where it's ubiquitous in art and cinema. Here's the inside track on travel advice only French locals can give.
Feb 25, 2025 • 7 min read
A weekend in the south of France may conjure up thoughts of Cannes or St-Tropez, but if you’re looking to escape the hordes, Hyères is a unique hideaway.
Jan 24, 2025 • 8 min read
Cognac, on France’s Atlantic coast, feels effortlessly elegant but it’s rural, windswept and filled with medieval towns.
Jan 9, 2025 • 12 min read
(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)
Dec 1, 2024 • 14 min read
Discover France’s best châteaux – from cliff-hanging Pyreneen forts to Loire palaces galore.
Oct 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.
Sep 9, 2024 • 4 min read
This couple shifted their lives from Ireland to France and opened a guesthouse. Here's how it went.
Jun 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.
May 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.
Apr 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.
Dec 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.
Aug 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.
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.
Jun 16, 2023 • 5 min read
France’s Auvergne region offers great landscapes and hiking - without the crowds.
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.
Mar 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.
Nov 1, 2022 • 3 min read
Perfect for a gourmet getaway: this northernmost region of France was awarded the European Region of Gastronomy 2023.
Sep 6, 2022 • 9 min read
Gourmet appetites know no bounds in France. Here are our favorite food experiences in the country.
Sep 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.
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.
Aug 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.
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.