France

A land of novels

Guide to France

Basic Information

Traveling to France is an opportunity to see with your own eyes the world-famous places described in novels and paintings. You can walk on the Champs Elysees, sit in a cafe in Montmartre, swim in the azure sea on the Riviera beaches and go skiing not anywhere but in the famous Courchevel. You will walk along the streets where Dumas' musketeers walked, look at the chimeras of Notre Dame de Paris, knowing that the great writers themselves passed your route. It's hard to imagine a more romantic trip.

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Capital

Paris

Language

French

Currency

Euro

Time zone

GMT+1

Population

65 517 000

Territory

643 801 km²

Dishes worth trying:

Croissant — the French have coffee and croissant as a traditional breakfast.

Frog legs — an original French delicacy that tastes like chicken.

Coke-a-wine — chicken or rooster in red wine

Foie gras — goose liver pate

Ratatouille — vegetable dish of stewed peppers, zucchini and eggplant

Have a picnic on the Champ de Mars in Paris.
Walking the red carpet at Cannes.
Ride on the slopes of the best European ski resort - Kursheveli.
Visit the bohemian beaches in Saint-Tropez.
Taste Beaujolais Nouveau wine on the third Thursday in November.

Tips

Tickets to Disneyland Paris are best booked online. Avoid going to the park during school vacations in France - you'll get stuck in the crowds

It is better to pack the bought cheeses hermetically, otherwise the odor will soak into all the things in the suitcase

The service charge surcharge (12-15%) is usually automatically included in the bill in hotels, restaurants and bars, so no tip is officially required

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Sights

France is a true concentration of art of all kinds and genres. Not to mention the marvelous landscapes and many places where various historical events took place. Therefore, it is not an easy task to list the main attractions of France. But we have prepared a brief overview of them for you.

Louvre

The former royal palace in Paris is now one of the world's central museums.

Rouen Cathedral

Monumental temple, the basis of which preserved fragments of the XII century structure.

Lavender fields in Provence

The splendor of the boundless expanse of purple flowers and the air filled with their fragrance.

Tours to France

When thinking about a trip to France, many people feel a tightness in their chests, their breath catches, and their thoughts drift in a romantic direction. Usually, the last thought that comes to mind is, "No, it's insanely expensive!"

In reality, the cost of a package to Paris is not sky-high. For example, from cities like Berlin or Rome, two people can go for eight days, including flights and accommodation, for just 450 EUR. During this time, with any guided tour, you can explore the main attractions and find the most romantic place for a dinner for two.

However, France offers more than just romance. In the summer, a huge influx of tourists heads to the famous French Riviera. It's in this part of the country that vacation packages can be truly expensive, especially during the peak season. If you plan to visit here at the end of summer, be prepared to pay at least 730 EUR for two weeks.

If you're looking for inexpensive tours, exclude destinations like Corsica, Saint-Tropez, Marseille, as the price of a trip to these places in the summer is not affordable for everyone. The same can be said for ski resorts during the peak season. The best resorts can be quite pricey.

Where to go to France?

The question of where to go in France is actually far from as simple as it seems. France provides its guests with many opportunities. These are sightseeing cities with countless museums, galleries, ancient streets and many magnificent architectural structures. You can go to one of the famous French seaside resorts or to the mountain slopes of the Alps. It is simply impossible to fit it all into one trip. So it's worth determining the purpose of your trip in advance. tripmydream will help you choose where to go in France.

When to go to France

France is good in its own way at any time of the year. In summer, guests are welcomed by the seaside resorts of the Riviera and the Atlantic coast, and in winter - the mountain slopes of the Alps and Pyrenees. This is the time when most tourists come here. But in the off-season and low season to go to France is even better. Especially if you are interested in excursions, and you are not a fan of crowds. So decide on the purpose of travel - and you will immediately understand which season is more suitable. And tripmydream will help you choose when to go to France and make <a href="https://en.tripmydream.com/">online airline ticket booking</a>.

France in spring

Spring comes early to France, but the weather is not stable for quite a long time. By April, however, the air is warmer, there are more sunny days, and the country is in full bloom.

France in summer

Summer in France is warm and the landscapes are beautiful. It's a good time to go to the Atlantic coast or the Riviera to enjoy a swim.

France in the fall

Early fall in France is characterized by mild warmth, on the Côte d'Azur at this time comes the velvet season, and in general in the country are kept almost summer temperatures.

France in winter

If in December it is still easy to get caught in the rain, then January will already please with a dense snow cover. The French ski resorts are at their peak season and the influx of tourists from all over the world.