France Holidays — Paris, Riviera, Alps & Provence
France Holidays
The world's most visited country — Paris, the Riviera, Provence, the Alps and the finest food and wine on earth
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Flight Time
1–2h from most UK airports (Paris 1h15, Nice 2h, Lyon 1h45)
Best Time
May–June and September–October for most regions; December–March for skiing
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France Holiday Guide
France is the world's most visited country — and for good reason. No other nation packs such extraordinary diversity into a single destination: the romance of Paris, the glamour of the Côte d'Azur, the lavender fields of Provence, the wine châteaux of Bordeaux, the D-Day beaches of Normandy, the ski resorts of the French Alps and the medieval villages of the Dordogne.
From the UK, France is uniquely accessible — Eurostar to Paris in 2h15, a short flight to Nice or Lyon, or the ferry to Normandy and Brittany. It's the ideal destination for a long weekend or a two-week road trip. The food and wine alone justify the trip — France has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country, and even the simplest village boulangerie produces bread and pastries that put the rest of the world to shame.
France rewards every type of traveller — culture lovers, beach seekers, skiers, foodies, wine enthusiasts, history buffs and families. It is, quite simply, one of the greatest travel destinations on earth.
Popular Areas in France
Average Temperatures
Jan
6°C
Feb
8°C
Mar
12°C
Apr
15°C
May
19°C
Jun
23°C
Jul
26°C
Aug
26°C
Sep
22°C
Oct
16°C
Nov
10°C
Dec
6°C
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in France
The iconic landmarks, sun-drenched coastlines, lavender fields, historic battlegrounds, world-class wine and legendary ski resorts that make France the world's most visited country.
Paris — The City of Light
Paris is one of the world's great cities — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame (now restored), the Musée d'Orsay, Montmartre, the Marais, the Palace of Versailles and the world's greatest café culture. A Paris city break is one of the most popular short holidays from the UK — Eurostar from St Pancras to Gare du Nord in 2h15 makes it easier than flying. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are the best times — fewer crowds and beautiful light.
Nice & the Côte d'Azur — Mediterranean Glamour
The Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) stretches from Menton on the Italian border to Saint-Tropez in the west — a 115km coastline of azure sea, glamorous resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants and some of the most expensive real estate in the world. Nice, the capital, has a beautiful old town, a famous promenade and excellent museums. Cannes, Monaco, Antibes, Èze and Saint-Paul-de-Vence are all within easy reach. The Riviera is at its best in May–June and September.
Provence — Lavender, Markets & Rosé
Provence in southeast France is one of the most beautiful regions in Europe — a landscape of lavender fields, olive groves, vineyards, hilltop villages and Roman ruins bathed in extraordinary Mediterranean light. The lavender blooms in late June and July, turning the fields around Valensole and the Luberon into a purple sea. The markets of Aix-en-Provence, Arles and Apt are among the finest in France. The rosé wine of Provence is the best in the world.
Normandy — D-Day Beaches & Mont Saint-Michel
Normandy is one of France's most historically significant and scenically beautiful regions — the D-Day beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword) and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer are among the most moving sites in Europe. Mont Saint-Michel, the medieval abbey on a tidal island, is one of France's most iconic images. The Normandy countryside — apple orchards, half-timbered farmhouses, Camembert and Calvados — is quintessential rural France.
Bordeaux — The World's Greatest Wine Region
Bordeaux is the world's most famous wine region — a city of elegant 18th-century architecture on the Garonne River, surrounded by thousands of wine châteaux producing some of the most celebrated wines on earth. The Médoc (Château Margaux, Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild), Saint-Émilion (a UNESCO World Heritage village) and Pomerol are all within easy reach. The Cité du Vin wine museum is one of the finest in the world. Bordeaux is 2h from Paris by TGV.
French Alps — Chamonix, Courchevel & Megève
The French Alps contain some of the world's finest ski resorts — Chamonix (beneath Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak), Courchevel (the most glamorous resort in the Alps), Megève (charming and chic), Val d'Isère, Méribel, Les Arcs and the vast Three Valleys ski area. In summer, the Alps offer world-class hiking, mountain biking and climbing. Chamonix's cable car to the Aiguille du Midi (3,842m) offers one of the most spectacular views in Europe.
Loire Valley — Châteaux & Cycling
The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is France's 'Garden of Eden' — a 280km stretch of the Loire River lined with over 300 châteaux, from the fairy-tale Château de Chambord (the largest in the Loire) to the elegant Château de Chenonceau spanning the Cher River. The Loire is also one of France's best cycling destinations — the Loire à Vélo cycle route runs 900km from the source to the Atlantic. The wines (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet) are excellent.
French Food & Wine — The World's Greatest Cuisine
France has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country — but the greatest pleasures of French food are often the simplest: a perfect croissant from a village boulangerie, a steak frites at a Paris bistro, a bouillabaisse in Marseille, a cassoulet in Toulouse, a tarte tatin in the Loire, a plateau de fruits de mer in Brittany. French wine — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, Rhône, Loire, Provence — is the benchmark against which all other wine is measured.
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