France Holidays

The famous port of St. Tropez. One of many hot spots in Southern France. The famous port of St. Tropez. One of many hot spots in Southern France.
France is a country located in Western Europe which shares its borders with many other European countries including Spain in the south and Belgium in the North.

It has long been one of the world’s most visited destinations with tourists arriving to enjoy the many different holiday types that France has to offer. Paris, the capital city, is associated with designer fashion, world renowned cuisine and fine art. The Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are just some of the popular attractions that bring visitors to the French capital. In the south-east of the country, facing the Mediterranean Sea, is the French Riviera. This coastline of beach resorts is well known for the film festival held each year in the town of Cannes. Along the border with Italy are the French Alps home to numerous ski resorts and the largest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. In the south-west is the city of Bordeaux renowned for its wine, the beautiful beaches of Biarritz and the healing waters of Lourdes. In the west, stands the city of Le Mans made famous by the 24 hour endurance race held there each year.

Featured Hotels

Chamonix

Disneyland Paris

La Plagne

Les Arcs

Meribel

Nice

Travellers' top tips for places in France Beach
  • Nice: Visit the private beach club across from the meridien hotel, a great beach experience beentoeurope
  • Nice: Wear some shoes on those rocks on te beach Aussie1956
Food & Drink
  • Nice: eat soka, visit the old city, swim, eat at the restaurants of fish market esraraphaeldaphne
  • Basse Normandie: When in Paris make sure you do the lunch or dinner cruise on Bateaux Parisiens, extremely good value, excellent food as well, and very very romantic frenchexpat067
Nightlife
  • Nice: The night life is on the beach. All the young people accumulate there with some alcohol. Maybe meet some people in King's or Waynes and hit the beach bkbj
  • Basse Normandie: check out the nightlife in Bastille and Le Marais - trendy, cool and young. goabum
Shopping
  • Basse Normandie: take a stroll through the Latin Quarter. You can easily lose yourself in all the cute cafes and shops. intrigue139
  • Marseille: take the bus to the end of the beach and walk back through the seaside village. (new shops being built) swim in the sea! smiliekiwi
Weather
  • Basse Normandie: have Angelina's hot chocolate! BAHAAtlanta_Georgia
  • Basse Normandie: go to Angelina's for hot chocolate. It's a 10 -15 min walk from the Louvre KushLondon

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France travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Basse Normandie: know how to speak a simple French to allow you to ask for the directions. A map of the train station is also very important for you to travel. - by geegeenie
  • Basse Normandie: When in Paris, make sure you visit the Cimetiere Pere Lachaise. It's the oldest cemetary in Paris. Beautiful tombs, each unique, and free admission. - by JenP0881
  • Basse Normandie: Stroll the Ile St. Louis!!! - by tewksburyNewJersey
  • Basse Normandie: Walk along Seine at night, view Eiffel Tower lights from 9PM to 2AM on the hour - by Radtrav
  • Basse Normandie: visit the Tour Montparnasse. Great views of Paris and not as busy as the Eiffel Tower. - by DiOh