France Travel Guide

Think you are the only one thinking about taking a trip to France? Think again. In 2003, France was the most visited country on this planet. More than 75 million foreign tourists took in the sites and if you are in Paris on a summer day you might think that 75 million is a bit too low of an estimate.

What to do

There are many reasons why you and everyone else would love to travel to France. There are the sites and sounds of Paris, one of the great cities in the world. There is the beautiful sun-splashed French Riviera with cities like Nice and Marseilles. There are beaches and ski resorts, cities and rural regions, there is wine and food, and there is the irresistible French culture.

For many people, the thought of France brings up images of Paris. The City of Lights is detailed almost daily on our Paris Logue where you can get insider tips on where to stay, what to do and what areas you should avoid. Consider it a nice supplement to the travel guides that you and everyone else in the world own.

Getting there

If you are looking for cheap flights to France you are in luck. The prices vary from season to season but there are usually deals to be found on our international airfare finder. You may also want to consider looking into flights to neighboring countries where you might get a better deal. Since France is so close to just about everywhere in Europe sometimes it pays to fly in elsewhere and then hop on a train to the country. Our Eurail passes can help you save serious money on train travel in France and the rest of Europe.

Where to stay

Since the country is so bloody popular, you are best served booking your hotels and hostels reservations well in advance. Don't get shut out by waiting until the last minute. Rooms fill up quickly, especially during the summer months.

For more tips from insiders, check out our France travel stories and our community message boards. If you are a sports fan you'll enjoy reading the France World Cup Blog for national soccer team coverage and the France Offside for news about France's domestic soccer league.

Vive la France!

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