Travel Guides for France
Our complete guides to exploring France: itineraries, practical tips and must-see places for your next trip.
ThematicLoire à Vélo in 7 days: a detailed itinerary from Orléans to Nantes
Practical guide for riding the Loire à Vélo in one week: day-by-day stages from Orléans to the Atlantic, must-see chùteaux, accommodation, budget and seasonal tips.
ThematicViaRhĂŽna: from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean by bike
Complete guide to the ViaRhĂŽna (EuroVelo 17): 815 km from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean â must-see stages, elevation, vineyards, accommodation and seasonal tips.
RegionsYvelines: Versailles, Rambouillet and the Chevreuse Valley
Discover the Yvelines: Palace of Versailles, Rambouillet forest, Chevreuse valley, royal heritage and preserved nature. Complete department guide.
RegionsVosges: Ăpinal, GĂ©rardmer and the Route des CrĂȘtes
Discover the Vosges dĂ©partement: Ăpinal and its iconic prints, GĂ©rardmer's lake and ski resort, the Route des CrĂȘtes, PlombiĂšres-les-Bains, forests and waterfalls. Complete travel guide.
RegionsYonne: Auxerre, VĂ©zelay and Chablis
Discover the Yonne département, from the riverside beauty of Auxerre to the eternal hill of Vézelay, the first Gothic cathedral at Sens and the legendary Chablis vineyards. Complete guide.
RegionsVienne: Poitiers, Futuroscope and Romanesque Art
Explore the Vienne: Poitiers and its Romanesque heritage, Futuroscope, the Abbey of Saint-Savin UNESCO, Chauvigny and its castles. Complete département guide.
NatureVerdon Gorge: Europe's Grand Canyon
Explore the Verdon Gorge and Lake Sainte-Croix: hiking, kayaking, Route des CrĂȘtes, perched villages. Complete guide to this spectacular canyon.
RegionsVendée: Puy du Fou, Wild Coastline and the Marais Poitevin
Discover the Vendée: Puy du Fou theme park, Les Sables-d'Olonne, the island of Noirmoutier, the Marais Poitevin wetlands and pristine beaches. Complete guide.
RegionsVaucluse: Mont Ventoux and Luberon
Explore Vaucluse: Avignon's Papal Palace, Mont Ventoux, Luberon hilltop villages, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Orange, ChĂąteauneuf-du-Pape wine region.
RegionsVal-d'Oise: Auvers-sur-Oise, Royaumont and Impressionist Landscapes
Discover Val-d'Oise: Auvers-sur-Oise in Van Gogh's footsteps, Royaumont Abbey, L'Isle-Adam, Enghien-les-Bains. Complete department guide.
RegionsVar: From Saint-Tropez to the Verdon Gorge
Explore the Var department: Saint-Tropez, HyĂšres and its Golden Islands, Thoronet Abbey, the Maures massif. A complete travel guide.
RegionsVal-de-Marne: Vincennes, the Marne River and Contemporary Art
Discover Val-de-Marne: Vincennes castle and woods, MAC/VAL, Marne riverbanks, Rungis market, guinguettes. Complete department guide.
RegionsUpper Corsica: Bastia, Calvi, Corte and Cap Corse
Discover Upper Corsica, from Bastia's old port and Calvi's citadel to Corte's mountain capital, the Scandola reserve and the wild Cap Corse peninsula. Complete guide.
RegionsTerritoire de Belfort: The Lion, the Citadel and the Ballon d'Alsace
Discover the Territoire de Belfort, from Bartholdi's monumental Lion to the Vauban citadel and the hiking trails of the Ballon d'Alsace. Complete guide.
RegionsTarn-et-Garonne: Montauban, Moissac and the Aveyron Gorges
Discover Tarn-et-Garonne, from UNESCO-listed Moissac abbey and Ingres art in Montauban to the wild Aveyron gorges. Complete guide.
Road tripsTarn: Albi and the Sidobre
Discover the Tarn department: Albi's UNESCO cathedral, the Toulouse-Lautrec museum, Cordes-sur-Ciel, the granite Sidobre, Gaillac wines and Castres. A complete travel guide.
RegionsSouth Corsica: Ajaccio, Bonifacio and the Calanques of Porto
Discover South Corsica, from Napoleonic Ajaccio and the dizzying cliffs of Bonifacio to the UNESCO calanques of Porto and the Bavella needles. Complete guide.
RegionsSeine-Saint-Denis: Royal Basilica, Urban Culture and Living Heritage
Discover Seine-Saint-Denis: Saint-Denis basilica, Parc de la Villette, street art, Stade de France, industrial heritage. Complete department guide.
RegionsSomme: Amiens Cathedral and the Bay of Somme
Discover the Somme département: Amiens' Gothic cathedral and floating gardens, the Bay of Somme with its seals and vast sands, Saint-Valery, Le Crotoy and the steam railway. Complete travel guide.
RegionsSeine-Maritime: From Ătretat to Rouen
Discover Seine-Maritime: Ătretat cliffs, Rouen, FĂ©camp, Dieppe, Alabaster Coast, Le Havre. Complete dĂ©partement guide.
RegionsSeine-et-Marne: From Fontainebleau to Provins, Ăle-de-France Treasures
Discover Seine-et-Marne: Fontainebleau forest and palace, medieval Provins, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Disneyland Paris. Complete department guide.
RegionsSavoie: Skiing and Alpine Lakes
Discover Savoie: legendary ski resorts, Lac du Bourget, Vanoise National Park and Beaufort cheese. Complete guide with practical tips.
RegionsSarthe: Le Mans, the 24 Hours and the Plantagenet City
Discover the Sarthe: Le Mans and its Plantagenet medieval quarter, the legendary 24 Hours race, the Ăpau Abbey, the Perche forests. Complete guide.
RegionsRhone: Beaujolais and Lyonnais Hills
Discover the Rhone department beyond Lyon: the Beaujolais vineyard, Villefranche-sur-Saone, the golden-stone villages and the Monts du Lyonnais. Complete guide.