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

streets of the 2nd arrondissement in paris
Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil 

The 2nd arrondissement is one of Paris‘ best kept secrets. Home to the neighbourhoods of Bourse, Sentier and Montorgueil, this elegant and charming arrondissement manages to fly under the radar despite it’s central location. It was one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Paris on my most recent visit, and one I’d previously overlooked. Located in the heart of Paris, it’s the city’s smallest neighbourhood. Despite … Continue reading Paris’ 2nd Arrondissement Guide: Bourse, Sentier & Montorgueil 

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Neighbourhood Guides, Paris

Le Marais Guide: Paris’ 3rd & 4th Arrondissement (2025)

Le Marais is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris, with charming medieval streets, dozens of independent boutiques and vintage stores, and a vibrant, village-like atmosphere. Le Marais is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Paris, home to some of the city’s best designers and shopping. The best things to do in Le Marais include some beautiful historic sights like Place des Vosges, … Continue reading Le Marais Guide: Paris’ 3rd & 4th Arrondissement (2025)

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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, on my fifth visit to the French capital. In 5 days in Paris, we re-visited some of the city’s most beautiful icons like Sacre Coeur, the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Arc du Triomphe, had picnics along the banks of the Seine and in the Place des Vosges, and explored … Continue reading 5 Days In Paris: A Return Trip Itinerary

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Destination Guides, France, Greece, Italy, Travel Itineraries

Itinerary: 3 Weeks in France, Italy & Greece for First Time Visitors

This itinerary for 3 weeks in France, Italy & Greece is perfect for first time visitors, who want to experience a variety of the best of each country, while maximising their time. France, Italy & Greece are some of the most dazzling countries in Europe to visit, but planning an itinerary can come with a mind-boggling number of decisions. In 3 weeks, if you are … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Weeks in France, Italy & Greece for First Time Visitors

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Alsace France
Alsace

2 Days in Alsace: Itinerary for Colmar, Villages & Wineries on the Route des Vins (2025)

Alsace is the France of fairy tales. Located in the northeast corner of France, near the border with Germany, Alsace is home to several of the most beautiful villages in France and one of France’s loveliest wine regions, which produces elegant white wines like riesling, gewurztraminer and pinot blanc. In this post I’ve shared our itinerary for 2 days in Alsace, including our favourite Alsatian … Continue reading 2 Days in Alsace: Itinerary for Colmar, Villages & Wineries on the Route des Vins (2025)

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Destination Guides, 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. We travelled through France, Italy & Greece, with one brief stop in Turkey at Ephesus. We started in Paris, travelled by train to Avignon & Nice, then along the coastline into Italy, to visit Cinque Terre, Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence and Rome. In Rome, we met with a tour … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey

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Alsace, Burgundy, Crete, Dublin, Edinburgh, Europe, London, Paris, Zurich

Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Greece

Last summer, we spent 1 month in the UK & Europe, which was 4.5 wonderful weeks travelling through Ireland, the UK, France, Switzerland and Greece. I’ve shared our itinerary for one month in Europe below, to share some ideas for your own big trip! I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from … Continue reading Itinerary: 1 Month in the UK & Europe, from Ireland to Greece

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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, 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, working their way … Continue reading The 12 Best Neighbourhoods in Paris to Visit (Guide + Map)

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Gardens of Versailles France
Europe, France, History, Versailles

The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

The Temple of Love is a neo-classical temple in the English Gardens at Versailles, erected for Marie Antoinette. The Queen preferred the more “natural” style of the fashionable English gardens, as opposed to the French order imposed upon meticulous greenhouses and manicured garden beds, which you can see in the rest of the gardens. You could lose hours in the seemingly never-ending gardens of Versailles. … Continue reading The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

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Pantheon Paris
Architecture & Design, Culture, France, History, Paris

The Pantheon, Paris: Home of France’s Heroes

The elegant dome of the Pantheon is an iconic fixture of the Parisian skyline. I was excited to see inside, when I was in Paris for the first time, with my family. The Pantheon’s purpose is to serve history, but the building itself is also a legacy of Paris’ tumultuous history. Paris is a city that celebrates and honours the past better than any other city … Continue reading The Pantheon, Paris: Home of France’s Heroes

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