- Currency € Euro (€)
- Language French
- Visa —
- Plug Type C/E · 230V
- Best time April – June, September – October
- Safety Check FCDO FCDO →
A lifetime of exploration in one country: Paris bistros, royal chateaux, lavender fields, Alpine peaks and the turquoise Cote d'Azur, all reachable in hours by TGV.
Read more
France offers an endless variety matched by few countries on earth. From the bistros and boulevards of Paris to the lavender fields of Provence, the royal chateaux of the Loire and the turquoise Cote d'Azur, it is a global leader in culture, cuisine and effortless elegance.
Its landscapes are as celebrated as its cities: Alpine ski resorts, Bordeaux wine estates and sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, all stitched together by the superb TGV high-speed rail that puts region after region within easy reach.
For 2026, France pairs its world-famous gastronomy and heritage with soft adventure and slow travel. Ride the rails to lesser-known Loire villages and Provencal hills, and savour a country built for a lifetime of return visits.
France in pictures
Weather & timing in France RIGHT NOW 31° cloudy
Best May, Jul, Sep · Shoulder Apr, Jun, Aug
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
April – June, September – October
Cities and regions worth your time
13 destinations in France — pick a base or link them into a route.
-
Paris
CapitalThe city that invented the café, the department store, the boulevard and the modern idea of romance — still the benchmark for art, fashion, food and urban beauty.
4–5 days
-
French Riviera
-
Provence
-
Avignon: Papal Palace
-
Brittany
-
Burgundy
-
Corsica
-
Episcopal City of Albi
-
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
-
Historic Site of Lyon
-
Loire Valley
-
Provins
-
Strasbourg
Nature, culture & hidden gems
-
Louvre Museum — Paris, Summer 2026
Art
The Louvre is the definitive encyclopaedic museum: the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory among 30,000-plus works in a former royal palace. Book a timed slot — reservations are required in summer.
Best Book the first 09:00 slot or a Wednesday/Friday evening nocturne, both quieter than midday. Reservations are mandatory 1 July–31 August 2026; enter via the Carrousel to avoid the Pyramid queue. →
What's on in France
-
22 JUL 7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul Ii, 75004 Paris, France
La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026 — Paris, July 2026
open-air cinema Build a trip → -
22 JUL 7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul Ii, 75004 Paris, France
Les Arènes Lyriques de Montmartre 2026 — Paris, July 2026
classical music concerts Build a trip → -
3 OCT 8 Place De L'hôtel De Ville, 75004 Paris, France
Nuit Blanche Paris 2026
cultural Build a trip →
Curated France itineraries
- 3 Nights
4 Days in Paris
The essential Paris — landmarks, museums and Montmartre — at an unhurried family pace.
Price on enquiry
View trip
Hand-checked places in France
-
-
Paris, France
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Place de la Concorde location
- +1 more