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
Getting ready to come to France? Thank you! Here's my advice on the weather. When to come to France? What's the best season to visit Paris or the country? Here are the best seasons to come here.
France boasts over 40,000 châteaux. From medieval châteaux to Renaissance manor houses and the palaces of kings, it's hard to choose just 10. But I've decided to rank the 10 most beautiful castles. It's a ranking that blends the eras and the beauty of the sites, which probably wouldn't be the same for others, but which is mine and which I'm sharing with you. I'll also give you some tips on how to visit each of these 10 superb French châteaux.
Having been told that I was being too chauvinistic in saying that Nancy's Place Stanislas is the most beautiful in France, and looking for an impartial arbiter, I asked ChatGPT to give me a list of the 10 most beautiful squares in France. Here are his rankings and... Nancy's Place Stanislas takes first place! I don't totally agree with this ranking, to tell you the truth, but let's find out what artificial intelligence has to say about France's most beautiful squares.
Politeness is much more French than you might think, even if the French often have an (unfair) reputation for being unfriendly. In fact, many rules of politeness have been devised and implemented in France for a very long time, notably at the court of kings, before becoming commonplace. It has to be said that politeness facilitates encounters and makes life smoother for those who use it in their dealings with others. If you follow them, they'll be much appreciated, and will open the door to many new encounters in France. Here are 10 essential rules of politeness.
Looking for inspiration to say I love you? Here are 20 short texts on love selected from French literature by Monsieur de France to help you say je t'aime.
France fascinates lovers from all over the world. For a romantic getaway, a marriage proposal, or an unforgettable honeymoon, discover ten magnificent places where you can experience French-style romance: art, culture, gastronomy, and the good life.
The festive season is a great opportunity to treat yourself to a holiday in French regions that fit in well with the spirit of Christmas: snow for some, lights for others, a certain art of living too.... From Alsace to Nice, via Paris or less famous places: discover 10 ideas for holidays in France.
Those who knew him called him “Monsieur”. A man who would have been a notary, had he followed the path his family had decided for him, and who became one of fashion's great geniuses. One of those men and women who made France the land of fashion and luxury.
It's been customary since 1960: every December 31, the President of the Republic puts on a televised show to wish the French people a happy new year. General de Gaulle started it all, and the others have continued what has become a republican tradition.
Like many countries around the world, France has its own public holidays. These are days when you don't have to work (although this depends on your profession and the collective agreements that govern it). Originally, these days were public holidays, so that the population would be available to celebrate an event. Today, there are 11 official public holidays in France, and even 13 in some regions, such as Alsace and Moselle. Find out more about national holidays and their history.
