France

France is one of the most visited countries in the world, with Paris being the most popular tourist destination. While Paris is an essential stop, there is plenty more to see beyond the country’s capital. The efficient train system makes it easy to travel between cities and explore all that the country has to offer.

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Sample Itinerary

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Quick Facts

  • Language = French
    • English spoken in most tourist areas
  • Money = Euro
    • Credit cards accepted
  • Transportation =  walking, taxis/Uber
    • Take trains between cities
    • TGV is the high speed train for longer-distance trains
  • Best Time to Visit = April – October for best weather
    • Christmas markets open November-December
Verdon Gorge, France
Nice, the French Riviera

Things to Know

France is a very safe country, but always be alert in cities and beware of pickpockets in tourist areas.

  • Foods to Try
    • Cheeses
    • Steak Frites
    • Wine (Bordeaux, Cotes de Rhone)
    • Escargot
  • Top 3 Must-See Spots
    • Paris
    • Nice
    • Provence
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Sample Itinerary

Sample two-week itinerary for France.

  • Paris (5 nights)
  • Recommended Budget Hotel: Hotel Louvre Rivoli
    Recommended Luxury hotel: Hotel des Grands Boulevard
    • Day 1: Louvre, Left Bank tourist sites
    • Day 2: Day Trip to Normandy D-Day Battlefield and Beaches
    • Day 3: Day Trip to Versailles & Giverny
    • Day 4: Montmartre and outer Paris sites
    • Day 5: Train to Lyon via Paris Gare de Lyon
  • Lyon (2 nights)
    Recommended Budget Hotel: Best Western Hotel Saint Antoine
    • Day 1: explore ancient ruins
    • Day 2: Take a cooking class in the gastronomic capital of the world
  • Avignon (2 nights)
  • Recommended hotel: Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes
    • Day 1: Depart Lyon Part Dieu; Arrive Avignon TGV; Explore old town
    • Day 2: Day Trip to Pont du Gard, Chateauneuf de pape
    • TGV from Avignon Central arrive Nice Ville
  • Nice (4 nights)
    Recommended Hotel: AC Nice
    • Day 1: Explore city; climb Colline du Château and explore Old Nice
    • Day 2: Molinard Perfume Workshop
    • Day 3: Day trip to Verdon Gorge Private Tour
    • Day 4: beach

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Nice, the French Riviera
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Nice, France

The last stop on our journey through France ended on the gorgeous French Riviera, or the Côte d’Azur, as the French would say. Arriving by train, which winds along the beach for excellent views, we entered the beautiful city of Nice greeted by warm weather and a perfect Mediterranean breeze. Where to Stay AC Hotel Nice…

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