France
Paris, the city of love, is the most famous city in France…but don’t let that stop you from venturing outside the capital! Between the Alsace region, the French Riviera, Normandy, Burgundy, Corsica and more…there is so much to see and experience in France!
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Places to See
Paris
Chamonix
Lyon
Bordeaux
Toulouse
Marseille
Strasbourg
Colmar
Ribeauville
Kayserberg
Eguisheim
Champagne
Nice
St-Jean-Cap-Ferat
Antibes
Villefrance sur Mer
Verdon Gorge
Lacoste
Activities to Do
Picnic at Eifel Tour
Dinner cruise down the Seine
Visit the Lourve
Wine tasting in the Alsace
Sip champagne in Champagne
Ski Chamonix
Beach clubs in Antibes
Corsica beaches
Paddle board and swim in Verdon Gorge
What to Eat & Drink
Escargot
Crepe
Baguette
Croissant
Münster cheese dishes (Alsace)
Coq au Riesling
Champagne
Rose wine (Provence)
Sylvaner & Cremant Wine (Alsace)
Places to Stay
Paris Airbnb
Strasbourg Hotel 1
Strasbourg Hotel 2
Strasbourg Hotel 3
Colmar Hotel 1
Colmar Hotel 2
Ribeauville Hotel
Kayserberg Airbnb
Kayserberg Hotel
Eguisheim Hotel
St Jean Cap Ferat Hotel
Lacoste Airbnb
Planning Resources:
Accommodation – I always check these three websites to see my options when booking hotels or apartments to stay in : Booking.com, Airbnb.com and Expedia.com (includes VRBO & Hotels.com)
Tours – When searching for activities and tours, I use Viator and Get Your Guide
Transportation – I stalk Google Flights for both domestic and international flights. For trains, Eurail for multi-day passes and Trainline for one-off train tickets. I often use Enterprise for rental cars, but will go with any reputable company that offers a good deal.
France’s Best Hidden Gem – the Alsace Wine Region on the border with Germany. This region has actually changed hands between Germany and France countless times, so it is a combination of cultures & language. The wineries here are small, family-owned and incredibly inexpensive! The towns look like they are straight out of a fairy tale, you will be sure to fall in love!
Alex’s Insider Tips
1
Long Lunches-
slow down, order that bottle of wine and eat all 3 courses. I know it might sound extravagant for lunch but in France lunch is an event, meant to be enjoyed slowly. Choose somewhere with a view and enjoy the company of those you are with, as you savor every last sip of rosé!
2
Get Outside Paris-
you should absolutely visit Paris, it's a stunning city (that took actually took a couple visits to grow on me) but the best parts of France and French culture are found when you venture into the smaller corners of the country!
3
Learn the Language Basics-
let's just say that trying to speak French will get you a long way with the people of France 🙂
4
Rosé All Day-
especially in the South of France, you can drink rosé all day. So enjoy your wine at lunch, most of the French people will be doing the same!
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What can I expect from France?
A large Western European country with so much to offer. You can ski the Alps, swim in the Mediterranean and wander the streets of Paris!
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September 13, 2023
