France

Our guides to travelling in France: where to stay, how to get around, what to see in the main cities and how to plan your trip.

The Eiffel Tower by the Seine on an autumn day
Île-de-France

Paris

Museums, characterful neighbourhoods and local life: choosing where to stay changes everything.

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The Baie des Anges and Promenade des Anglais seen from above
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

The perfect base to discover the French Riviera, between old town, sea and hills.

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Colourful facades along the Saône in Lyon
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lyon

France's food capital, between the Rhône and the Saône, perfect for a long weekend.

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Marseille's Old Port and Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Marseille

An authentic port city, gateway to the Calanques and Provence.

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Place de la Bourse reflected in the water mirror
Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Bordeaux

Classical architecture, revamped riverside quays and vineyards within reach.

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Half-timbered houses of La Petite France on the Ill
Grand Est

Strasbourg

Half-timbered houses, canals and European institutions, very popular in winter.

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