France: a country of diversity and emotion
France is not one destination — it’s many.
Each region has its soul: Alsace with its half-timbered houses, Brittany with its wild coast, Burgundy with its wines, and Paris with its light.
Our guides take you from famous landmarks to hidden gems, from villages to vineyards, to experience the real France.
What You’ll Find Here
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Weekend trips and itineraries across France
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Regional guides: Brittany, Alsace, Provence, Corsica, Vendée...
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Cultural walks through castles, villages, and UNESCO sites
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French gastronomy: recipes, local markets, wines, and traditions
France is rich in legends of hidden treasures: lost gold, buried loot and vanished objects. Some stories are supported by historical sources, others by local tradition. Here are seven treasures believed to be hidden in France, and why these mysteries endure.
Article updated on December 15, 2025
October 13, 1307 marked a brutal turning point: all the Knights Templar in France were arrested simultaneously. Behind this large-scale operation orchestrated by Philippe le Bel lay an even more mysterious quest: the Templar treasure, supposedly scattered between Gisors, Rennes-le-Château and other legendary sites.
In France, every city has its own recipe, every region its own secret, every table its own pride. Regional specialties are not just dishes: they are stories, ancestral traditions, the aromas of markets and family kitchens. From Nancy bergamot to Creole colombo, from Marseille bouillabaisse to Castelnaudary cassoulet, here is a gourmet journey through 40 cities, classified by region, where tradition and pleasure meet.
From the English Channel to the Mediterranean, France boasts a string of chic seaside towns offering a mix of elegant villas, legendary beaches, lively ports and unforgettable seascapes. If you love elegance, glamour and a luxurious, laid-back atmosphere, as well as France itself, here are 15 must-see destinations from north to south.
Treat yourself to the most beautiful trip through France: from Paris to Nice, via the châteaux of the Loire, Brittany, Périgord, and the Mediterranean, discover in 21 days all the wonders my country has to offer: landscapes, heritage, gastronomy, and french art de vivre.
For centuries, France has fascinated the world with its taste for the exceptional and its unrivalled expertise. Jewelry, haute couture, leather goods, crystal, perfumery, and cosmetics: these are just some of the areas in which the French signature has become synonymous with prestige and refinement. In Paris, in the workshops of Place Vendôme, in the crystal factories of Lorraine, and in the historic couture houses, a living heritage has been built up over generations, making France the country of luxury.
For centuries, France has embodied elegance, refinement and stylistic innovation. From Versailles to Paris, from the salons of high society to the catwalks of fashion weeks, French fashion has never ceased to influence the world. It continues today, far from being a museum country. New generations are continuing this fashion tradition, which is a major contributor to the economy and even permeates French society. With its historical heritage, iconic figures, unique know-how and cultural influence, France can rightfully claim the title of fashion country.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Calanques de Piana offer an exceptional setting where red rocks plunge into the Mediterranean Sea. This natural Corsican gem is one of the most beautiful sites in Europe, prized by photographers, hikers, and lovers of spectacular landscapes.
Autumn transforms France into a living painting, with forests, lakes, castles, and vineyards ablaze with color. During this magnificent season in France, from Normandy to Provence, via Versailles, discover 10 must-see destinations to admire the most beautiful French landscapes in autumn.
Do you enjoy walking and discovering nature? Here are 10 superb hikes to do in France, with detailed itineraries, the most beautiful 20 km sections, addresses, and distances from major cities. Mountains, coastline, or countryside, there's something for everyone!
