Category: France

France is the most visited country in the world. A majority of those visitors are heading to Paris, the most visited city in the world, but there is much to discover for travellers who venture into the French countryside – which is defined as anywhere outside of Paris’ city limits, according to Parisians. French cuisine was the first cuisine to enter the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a “world intangible heritage”, and French culture has been the fascination of the English speaking world since the English and French began sparring across the channel.

Top Travel Destinations in France

Top Travel Experiences in France

  • Explore Paris
  • Visit the medieval walled city of Avignon
  • Catch some sunshine on the French Riviera
  • Visit vineyards and Champagne caves in Champagne

France Travel Guides

Paris
Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement

Montmartre is one of the most charming and romanticised neighbourhoods in Paris. It has preserved the romantic, bohemian atmosphere of 19th & 20th century Paris, and is truly like nowhere else in the city. This Montmartre guide rounds up some of the best things to do in Montmartre, including visiting the magnificent Sacre Coeur, browsing the artist markets in Place du Tertre, seeing the Moulin … Continue reading Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement

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France, Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2024)

Montparnasse is in Paris‘ 14th arrondissement, and is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris for an authentic Paris experience. It’s my favourite neighbourhood, and I’ve stayed in the area on my last three visits to Paris! This Montparnasse neighbourhood guide includes the best things to do in Montparnasse, the best restaurants & bars and my suggestions for where to stay in Montparnasse. … Continue reading Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2024)

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The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

Alsace is a spellbinding corner of France, that rewards visitors with enchanting medieval villages, a unique culture and cuisine with both French and German influences, and spectacular wineries, famed for producing some of the best riesling and gewurtztraminer in the world. These are the fairytale towns that the rest of the world imitates! The best places in Alsace are along the wine route, the Route … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Villages in Alsace to Visit

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City Guides, Paris, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

Are you planning your first trip to Paris? This itinerary for 3 days in Paris is designed for first time visitors to Paris, to help you plan your trip & reduce overwhelm. The best things to do in Paris include iconic sights like Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur, exploring the coolest Paris neighbourhoods like St Germain, Le Marais and Montmartre, and experiencing classic … Continue reading 3 Days in Paris: Itinerary for First Time Visitors

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City Guides, France, Paris

The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

Paris is best explored by neighbourhood. The best neighbourhoods in Paris to visit include Le Marais, St Germain, Champ du Mars, Montmartre, the 7th Arrondissement and Ile de Cite, but you’ll be rewarded for venturing to charming, leafy and quieter neighbourhoods like Montparnasse and Passy with a slice of everyday Parisian life. Paris is divided into arrondissements, which are arranged a bit like a snail’s shell, … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

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Destination Guides, Paris

25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

It’s a cliche to say, but Paris really is one of the main characters in Netflix’s smash hit series, Emily in Paris. Fans will be delighted to find that there are Emily in Paris filming locations all over Paris to visit, including Emily’s Apartment, Gabriel’s Restaurant, the Savoir offices and dozens of iconic Paris sights that were used as locations in the popular series. On … Continue reading 25 Best Emily in Paris Filming Locations + Map (2024)

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Burgundy, Travel Itineraries

2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

Three words: French. Wine. Country! Burgundy is one of France’s greatest wine regions, dotted with grand chateaux and biscuit-coloured villages where it seems that time stands still. We spent two days in Burgundy in June this year, which was the perfect introduction to this exceptional corner of France. You could spend so much longer exploring the region, but 48 hours in Burgundy is a great … Continue reading 2 Days in Burgundy: Itinerary for 48 Hours in Beaune & Cote d’Or (+ Map)

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Europe, France, History, Versailles

The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

You could lose hours in the seemingly never-ending gardens of Versailles. Between the English gardens, French gardens, Petit and Grand Trianons, fountains, orangeries, greenhouses, lakes, grottos and my favourite, Marie Antoinette’s fairytale hamlet, there is so much to see here. In terms of beauty, I think the gardens leave the palace for dead. The Temple of Love is a neo-classical temple in the English Gardens at … Continue reading The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

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France, Greece, Islands & Beaches, Italy, Nature, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey

After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. This was a really diverse trip because we chose big cities and small towns, did day trips and squeezed in quick stops as well as taking more time in some places. We travelled by train, ferry and cruise ship and spent three weeks travelling independently and then two weeks … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey

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Destination Guides, Paris

5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

Five days of croissants, crepes and cafe terrasses was the perfect return trip to Paris, my first favourite city in the world. This was my fifth visit to Paris, but it has been more than a decade since my last visit! On this trip, we balanced re-visiting some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur and the Arc du Triomphe, with plenty of … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

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