France Travel Guides
In this How to Take a Day Trip from Paris to Giverny (Monet’s Gardens) guide, we’re sharing all the information you need (from train times to the best time to visits) to plan a day trip from Paris to Monet’s Home & Gardens in Giverny.
In this travel guide, we’re sharing details from our Paris to Normandy road trip, including the places we visited, where we stayed, the best time of year to visit and what to do while you’re in the region. Read it to start planning your trip to Normandy today!
A complete guide to visiting the medieval, hilltop village of Saint Paul de Vence in the French Riviera, including when to visit Saint Paul de Vence, how long you’ll need to see Saint Paul de Vence, the best things to do in Saint Paul de Vence and where to stay in Saint Paul de Vence.
In this Paris Day Trip Guide: Château de Chantilly, we’re sharing all the details of what you can do during your time in Chantilly, including touring Europe’s largest horse stables, the largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre, a stunning Chateau and extensive grounds to spend the day in. Only 20-minutes outside of Paris by train, read more to discover all that Chantilly has to offer.
In this Europe Christmas Market Road Trip Guide, we’re sharing the travel itinerary from our five-day, four night road trip across three countries visiting Christmas markets in Germany, Christmas markets in France and Christmas markets in Switzerland.
If you’re looking to take a day trip from Paris, you have no shortage of options, whether you want to see the French countryside, explore the coast, or dive into a wine region, there are Paris day trip options for you. In this Best Paris Day Trips by Train guide, we’re sharing 19 of the best destinations near Paris to spend the day in.
In this Lille, France (weekend) Travel Guide, we're sharing all the details of how to spend a weekend (or a day) discover the Northern French city of Lille, including what to do in Lille, where to get coffee in Lille and where to stay in Lille.
In this guide, we’re sharing everything you need to know to plan a trip to the Alsace Christmas Markets. The guide includes our favorite French Christmas Markets in the Alsace region, what to expect from the Alsace Christmas Markets, tips for visiting the famous Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets and where to stay in the Alsace region of France.
In this post, I’m sharing the best coffee shops in Paris, from a tiny Parisian coffee shop in the 3eme arrondissement to work-friendly coffee shops scattered throughout the city.
If you’re planning to visit the Eguisheim Christmas market in the Alsace region of France, in this guide we’re sharing details of our personal experience visiting Eguisheim at Christmas, including what to expect at the Eguisheim Christmas markets and how to reach Eguisheim from major Alsatian cities like Colmar and Strasbourg.
A day trip guide to visiting the half-timbered village of Chartres, France, just outside of Paris, with recommendations on things to do and see in Chartres (including the impressive Chartres Cathedral) and how to visit Chartres as a day trip from Paris.
A complete guide to visiting the beautiful and quaint village of Lourmarin in the Luberon region of Provence, complete with our recommendations on where to stay in Lourmarin, things to do in Lourmarin, and the best time of year to visit Lourmarin.
In this Paris at Christmas Guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to fully discover Paris at Christmas, including where to find the Paris Christmas Markets, where to see the Christmas Lights in Paris and where to shop for Christmas gifts in Paris.
Need a few ideas on what to do when it’s raining in Paris? Rain in Paris isn’t all that uncommon, however, this list of things to do in Paris when it rains highlights our favorite ways to soak up the Parisian culture while staying out of the rain.
A complete guide to make planning your trip to Paris, France as effortless as the French. In the guide you’ll find tips on where to stay in Paris, what Parisian sights are a must-see, what time of year to visit Paris, and what Paris items are a must-do. You’ll also find a roundup of our favorite Parisian cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants. Bon voyage!
A local’s guide to exploring all that the St. Germain, or 6th arrondissement of Paris has to offer, like how to spend your time in the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg, where to find easy and delicious meals in the 6th arrondissement, and the best 6th arrondissement hotels. Read more to discover what the 6th arrondissement of Paris has in store.
Planning a trip to Paris in October and wondering what the city looks like, what there is to do and where to see fall foliage in Paris? In this October in Paris guide, we’re sharing details on what Paris is like in October, where to see Autumn colors in Paris, what the weather is like in Paris in October and what to pack for a trip to Paris in October.
A local’s guide to exploring all that Paris’ Montmartre neighborhood has to offer, like the best things to do in Montmartre, where to eat breakfast, lunch dinner and have coffee in Montmartre, where to shop in Montmartre and where to stay in Montmartre. Read more to discover what the 18th arrondissement of Paris has in store.
When is the best time to visit Paris and when should you avoid Paris? In this post, we’re sharing our two favorite times of year to visit Paris, as well as which time of year you should avoid. You will also find a monthly breakdown, where we share what to expect from Paris in each month and images of what the city looks like throughout the year.
There’s no trip to the Provence region of France without taking a morning to stroll through a village market and in this guide to the markets of Provence, we’re which markets in Provence are must-visits, an overview of the individual markets of Provence and what to buy at the markets of Provence.
In this guide to Oppède Le Vieux we’re sharing all of the details you need to know to plan a trip to the medieval village and ruins of in the Vaucluse region of Provence, including how to visit Oppède Le Vieux and how long to spend in the quaint village.
Headed to Paris for the first time? Check out our list of the top 13 things to do your first time visiting the city, from visiting the world-famous Eiffel Tower to consuming as much French cuisine as possible.
In this Marseille, France 24-Hour Travel Guide, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to see Marseille in one day, including where to eat in Marseille, landmarks to visit in Marseille, and a route to make the most of your time in Marseille.
Heading to Provence and looking to discover the most beautiful villages in the region? Discover the most charming and breathtaking villages to visit during your Provence travels in this curated list.
Provence is a region of wild grasses, rolling hills of lavender, Neolithic and Roman villages perched on hilltops and stone building façades covered in jasmine and ivy. In this Provence travel guide, you’ll find all of the lodging, logistics, itinerary and budget tips needed to plan your trip to this stunning region in the South of France.
In this guide to Saignon, guest contributors Ash and Heather are sharing all the details of their time staying in the beautiful hilltop village, including why you should visit Saignon, what to do while in Saignon, the most stunning artist’s studio Airnb in Saignon in and what’s nearby to explore.
In this How to See Paris in a Day travel guide, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to see Paris in just one day, including where to eat, landmarks to visit, and a route to make the most of your time in Paris. Read more for our tips on how to see the city of lights in 24 hours.
Headed to Paris and ready to shop the famous Paris flea markets? In this guide, we’re sharing the best flea markets (brocantes) to visit in Paris, including the largest antique market in the world, our favorite Parisian brocante, and a historic antique fair that only happens twice a year just outside of Paris.
A guide to visiting one of the most beautiful chateau in all of France, Chateau de Chenonceau in The Loire Valley. We share our experience visiting the Chateau de Chenonceau in September and why we think it’s one of the most beautiful chateaux in all of France.
France Places to Stay
Need a weekend getaway from Paris? In this curated list of hotels near Paris, you’ll find the best hotels to book for a few nights away from the hustle and bustle of the city, including hotels under two hours from Paris offering a relaxing and nature-filled escape from the city.
In this Best Boutique Hotels in Paris guide, we’re sharing our hand-selected list of the most charming Parisian hotels. Our curated list includes the best Paris hotel rooms with Eiffel Tower views to hotels with rooftops offering with 360-degree views over Paris, all sure to give you an enchanting French experience.
In this Airbnb roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest Airbnb rentals to book for your next holiday in the South of France. Our list includes the most beautiful Airbnb properties in both Provence and the French Riviera, from townhouses that sleep two to entire homes that sleep six.
In this South of France: The Best Hotels in the French Riviera roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest French Riviera hotels to book for your next South of France holiday. Our list includes a range of accommodations in the most popular French Riviera destinations like Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Marseille and Saint-Raphaël.
In this Best Marseille Airbnbs roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest Airbnbs to book in Marseille, from Marseille airbnbs with beach access to family-friendly Airbnbs in the heart of this South of France city.
In this South of France: The Prettiest Hotels in Provence guide, we’re sharing our curated list of the prettiest Provençal hotels to book for your next South of France holiday. Our list includes both stunning bastides or farmhouses in the countryside as well as quaint boutique hotels in the most beautiful Provençal villages.
In this Best Strasbourg Hotels and Airbnbs roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the best places to stay for your travels to the Alsace capital of Strasbourg. The list includes both affordable and luxury hotels in Strasbourg, as well as Strasbourg Airbnb rentals that can accommodate couples or the entire family, all in the historic center of Strasbourg.
If you’re looking for the most beautiful hotel to book for your South of France holiday, look no further. Read this post to get an inside look at the grounds of Le Galinier Villa, tucked in the Provence region and bursting with lush gardens, delicately designed interior rooms, and a pool (with a view) that can’t be beat.
In this Airbnb roundup, we’re sharing our curated list of the best Airbnb rentals to book for your Paris 2024 travels. Our list includes everything from luxury Airbnbs that sleep two in the 1st Arrondissement to artist’s lofts that sleep the entire family near Montmartre.
In this Versailles (Château de Versailles) Day Trip Travel Guide we're sharing everything you need to know to plan a day trip to Versailles, from taking a day trip to Versailles from Paris, what to explore at the Chateau de Versailles and whether or not a day trip to Versailles is worth it.