Decouvre France

Pourquoi visiter

• A unique density of heritage: world-class museums, Gothic cathedrals, Loire Valley châteaux.
• Highly varied landscapes in a small area: the Alps, the Breton coast, Provence, the Pyrenees.
• The food and wine, from the neighbourhood bistro to the village markets.
• A fast rail network that puts most major cities within 3 hours of Paris.

Quand partir

May-June and September for mild weather and fewer people. July-August are hot and crowded on the coast. Winter for skiing in the Alps.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Go up the Eiffel Tower and wander the Marais in Paris
2. 2Follow the French Riviera from Nice to Cassis by train
3. 3Cycle the Loire châteaux route
4. 4Taste the wines of Burgundy and Bordeaux
5. 5Paying your respects on the D-Day beaches in Normandy
6. 6Hiking in the Alps around Chamonix and Mont Blanc

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

The TGV links the major cities very fast (Paris-Lyon in 2h, Paris-Marseille in 3h). Ouigo for low-cost tickets, TER for the regions, metro in Paris and Lyon, and BlaBlaCar for carpooling.

Gastronomie

• Baguette, croissants and cheeses
• Boeuf bourguignon and coq au vin
• Breton galettes and crêpes
• Wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne

Securite

Very safe overall. Stay vigilant against pickpockets in the Paris metro and around major tourist sites.