Practical travel tips for visiting France, including transportation advice, budgeting tips, packing guides, and helpful information for a smooth trip.
Nine of the best day trips from Lyon are reachable by train, from a Roman theatre twenty minutes away to Annecy and Avignon. Journey times, how long each needs, and the three that genuinely need a car.
Best Day Trips from Lyon Without a Car Lire la suite »
France’s food capital, two hours from Paris and largely uncrowded. A two-day Lyon itinerary through the traboules, Fourvière, the market and the Croix-Rousse.
Lyon in 2 Days: The Perfect City Itinerary Lire la suite »
Half-timbered villages, Riesling and the best winter food in France. A five-day Alsace itinerary with how long to give each town, the four villages worth the detour, and when to go.
Alsace Itinerary: Colmar, Strasbourg and the Wine Route Lire la suite »
France at Christmas is something else entirely. The markets of Alsace, the Lyon Festival of Lights and the santons of Provence, with when to go and how to string them together.
Christmas Markets in France: Alsace and Beyond Lire la suite »
The planning mistakes to avoid when travelling to France: over-packed routes, wrong transport, closed kitchens, Sunday shutdowns and driving times that lie.
5 Common Planning Mistakes to Avoid When Travelling to France Lire la suite »
Want to spend 10 days in France without the stress? Discover the ultimate slow-travel itineraries, expert tips, and routes to explore without rushing.
How to Spend 10 Days in France Without Feeling Rushed Lire la suite »
