Paris
Museums, characterful neighbourhoods and local life: choosing where to stay changes everything.
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Travelling in France
France is as much about its great cities as its regions. Choose a city below to find the right area to stay, practical guides and booking tools.
Essentials in France
- Currency
- EUR
- European Union
- Yes (“roam like at home” for EU mobile plans)
- Emergency
- 112 (européen) · 15 SAMU · 17 police · 18 pompiers
Key cities
Nice
The perfect base to discover the French Riviera, between old town, sea and hills.
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Lyon
France's food capital, between the Rhône and the Saône, perfect for a long weekend.
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Marseille
An authentic port city, gateway to the Calanques and Provence.
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Bordeaux
Classical architecture, revamped riverside quays and vineyards within reach.
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Strasbourg
Half-timbered houses, canals and European institutions, very popular in winter.
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Book in France
Accommodation
Booking.comeSIM / Internet
AiraloTours and tickets
Tiqets (partner link, opens in a new tab)Trains
SNCF ConnectLong-distance buses
FlixBusFerries
FerryhopperAirport transfers
Intui.travelLuggage storage
Radical StorageFlight delay compensation
AirHelpSki and snowboard rental
SkisetShows and events
Fnac SpectaclesCampervans and motorhomes
YescapaTravel gear
AmazonPlanning your trip in France
Guides
Renting a campervan or motorhome in France: the guide
Campervan or motorhome, peer-to-peer or professional rental, licence, where to sleep, itineraries: everything for a van road trip in France.
Guides
Concerts, festivals and shows in France: booking tickets
Big summer festivals, concerts, theatre, sport: when to go, where to buy official tickets and how to avoid resale scams.
Guides
Skiing in France: resorts, equipment rental and lift passes
Choosing a resort, renting skis and snowboards for less, buying lift passes, getting there by train or car: the guide to skiing in France.
Practical info
Trains and buses in France: TGV, OUIGO, TER and how to book
TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Intercités, TER, long-distance buses: how to get around France by train or bus, and where to book at the best price.
Practical info
Travel packing checklist: what to bring, what to buy
Cabin bag, adapter, power bank, toiletries, documents: the complete travel packing checklist, by type of trip and traveller.
Comparisons
Internet in France: eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
How to get online in France depending on where you live: EU roaming, travel eSIM or French prepaid SIM. Pros, limits and tips.
Guides
Travelling in France: the complete guide to plan your trip
When to go, entry requirements, transport, where to stay, budget, Internet, money: everything you need to plan a trip to France.
Where to stay
Where to stay in France: the best cities and neighbourhoods
Which city and neighbourhood to stay in France for your travel style: Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, plus our tips.