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.
Travelling on a budget
Travel without breaking the bank: choose your dates, area and transport wisely.
Our tips
- Travel outside school holidays and major events: accommodation prices often vary a lot.
- Stay a little outside the centre, but close to a direct public transport line.
- Book trains and flights early: fares usually rise as the departure date approaches.
- Compare several platforms before booking accommodation or flights, and try flexible dates.
- Look for museums with free days and local discount cards [TO CHECK for each city].
Which accommodation to choose?
Hostels, budget hotels, guesthouses, free cancellation so you can switch to a better deal.
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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.
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.