The south of France is sunny for most of the year, but the experience changes completely with the seasons. In May the villages of Provence are green and quiet and the sea is starting to warm up; in August the beaches of the Riviera are packed and hotel prices double; in October you can still…
On 6 June 1944, about 156,000 Allied troops landed by sea and air along the Normandy coast, on five beaches code-named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. Visiting them today is one of the most moving experiences in France, and it is easier to organise than most people think. This guide explains which D-Day sites…
Choosing where to stay in Nice makes a bigger difference than choosing the hotel. Stay in the right area and you can walk to the old town, the beach and the markets, and catch a train to Monaco or Villefranche in minutes. Stay in the wrong one and you’ll spend your holiday on buses. This…
There is no bad time to visit Paris, but there is a best time for you. Spring and early autumn bring mild weather and gardens at their best, summer brings long evenings and festivals (and crowds), and winter brings low prices and Christmas lights. This guide compares each season and month, with average temperatures, events,…
Every summer, the plateaus of Provence turn purple. The lavender fields are one of the most photographed sights in France, but the season is short: most fields bloom for only a few weeks and are harvested by early August. This guide tells you exactly when to go, which fields are worth the drive, how to…
Five days in Paris is when the city stops being a checklist. You can see every big sight, spend a full day at Versailles and still keep time for long lunches and slow afternoons in the parks. This 5 day Paris itinerary groups the sights by neighbourhood, plans each museum around its closing day and…
The 20 best things to do in Nice: the old town and seafront, museums, food and markets, beaches and the best day trips, with a 2-day plan and practical tips.
An hour-by-hour 3-day Paris itinerary for first-timers: the Louvre, Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and Le Marais, plus the tickets to book and the closing days to avoid.
The best places to visit in 2027, ranked by region, budget and travel style. See where to go for the solar eclipse, big events and when to book.
Classic Coq Au Vin Recipe: Master It in 6 Authentic Steps Did you know this iconic French dish began as a humble way to tenderize tough farm birds with leftover wine? Today, this coq au vin recipe is a global symbol of culinary elegance that you can master at home. This comforting classic turns simple…