France Travel Stories

Nov 25, 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.

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 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.

Jul 19, 2023 • 8 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 27, 2023 • 9 min read

A Parisian break with children needn’t be a pain. Here’s our guide to traveling in France with children, whatever their age.

Jun 20, 2023 • 4 min read

We asked three travel writers about the their favorite under-the-radar vacation spots in their native France.

Jun 16, 2023 • 5 min read

France’s Auvergne region offers great landscapes and hiking - without the crowds.

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.

May 24, 2023 • 9 min read

Hints, tips, cheats and little-known intel from our France local pulled together in one digestible list.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

May 8, 2023 • 10 min read

(Warning: this article will make you want to book a trip.)

Apr 30, 2023 • 5 min read

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.

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 14, 2022 • 6 min read

Wine is the lifeblood of France. Here’s a sampler of the best wine regions to visit.

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 26, 2022 • 7 min read

With exquisite architecture, centuries of history and spectacular settings, France’s treasure trove of gorgeous villages and tiny towns mesmerizes film…

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.