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The Best Deals for a Vacation in France

Vacations in France - Vive la France! Deals & Tips

France, with its famous capital Paris, is one of the most visited countries of all. The French themselves even prefer to spend their vacations in their own country. In addition to what is probably the most beautiful city in the world, the country also offers its visitors varied coasts, high mountains, gentle hilly landscapes, exciting river valleys, historic, medieval cities, vast wine landscapes, beautiful Mediterranean beaches, and interesting museums And the well-known French way of life - France is the perfect country for a vacation!

Tips & Information for Your Vacation in France

France has around 67 million inhabitants and an area of 210,026 square miles (excluding its overseas departments). The country borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. It is in the Central European time zone. France is a republic. The national holiday is celebrated on July 14th to commemorate the start of the French Revolution in 1789. The landscapes are as diverse as the country itself. The French Alps enchant with their rugged peaks and extraordinary flora and fauna. The more than 2,000 miles of coastline include chalk cliffs, sandy beaches, and picturesque bays. In Burgundy, you can choose between pastures and wine walk, and canoe on the Ardèche.

Entry Information for France

Since France is a member of the EU, you need a passport with more than six months left of validity card to enter France. You should note:

Because of the terrorist attacks in France, passenger and air traffic are being controlled more intensively, which can lead to delays when entering the country.

Weather, Climate, and Best Travel Time for Vacations in France

Rapid weather changes and wind characterize the climate on the coasts of the English Channel and the Atlantic. The temperatures are moderate, especially in the north, in the south of the Atlantic coast you can look forward to many hours of sunshine. Would you like more sun? Then choose your vacation destination in the Mediterranean. If you want to go on a skiing vacation in France, the ski areas in the French Alps are recommended as they are very snow-sure from December to early April. In the glacier areas, you can even do winter sports all year round. So France is worth a trip at any time of the year!

Popular Accommodations in France

You can sleep and rest in France in hotels, chambres d'hôtes, apartments, and campsites. The chambre d'hôtes are comparable to bed & breakfasts and are family-run. The French are an enthusiastic camper nation: there are more than 11,000 campsites spread across the country.

Our pirate tip: The main travel season for the French is during the French school vacations in July and August. You should book your accommodation in good time for this period.

Where to Go on Vacation in France? The Most Beautiful Regions

Brittany

France's wild west is the home of Asterix and Obelix and welcomes you with rugged cliffs, Caribbean-style bathing bays, and sometimes rough seas. Brittany is the right vacation destination for nature lovers.

Côte d‘Azur (French Riviera) and Provence

Take a vacation like the rich, the famous, and the beautiful: the Côte d'Azur spoils you with sun, beach, sea, and luxury. As you move inland from the coast, mountains, gorges and the famous lavender fields of Provence lure you into nature. It will definitely be a unique experience!

City Break Paris

Once in your life - at least - you must visit the 'city of love'. You'll quickly learn how it's so easy to fall in love with! And many visitors follow the call to the Seine: 36 million overnight stays make Paris a top travel destination.

Atlantic Coast

Do you love waves and tides? Then you should head for the Atlantic coast. The beaches between Bordeaux and the Pyrenees are a real surfer's paradise. Don't miss a visit to the Dune du Pilat, Europe's largest shifting dune, and a tour of the old town of Bordeaux.

Corsica

This beautiful Mediterranean island is the perfect destination in France for beach and nature lovers. Here you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the big cities and enjoy the landscape on long hikes.

Alsace

Picturesque wine landscapes, idyllic villages, pretty half-timbered houses, and, of course, the typical onion cake - Alsace is all this and more!

Highlights: Well-Known Sights in France

France is rich in cultural heritage and has world-class attractions in every corner of the country. In total, you can visit 40,000 monuments, 10,000 castles, and 6,000 museums in France. 42 sites belong to the UNESCO World Heritage. The most important are:

Paris - The Beautiful Capital of France

The capital Paris is a single sight. You must have seen the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Champs-Elysées, the Center Pompidou, the Arc de Triomphe, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and Montmartre.

Disneyland, the Palace of Versailles, or the modern district of La Défense at the gates of the capital are also worth a detour. And much more! The best way to explore the City of Love and Light is by metro and on foot. If you only have a little time, a city tour or a boat tour on the Seine are also worthwhile.

Experience Contemporary History - Sites of Remembrance Culture

In addition to thousand-year-old churches and magnificent castles, the memorials, museums and monuments to the First and Second World Wars have become the most visited places in France (keyword: Dunkirk). Sights include:

  • Verdun: The most impressive sight is l'Ossuaire de Douaumont. The ossuary contains the remains of German and French soldiers who could not be identified after the Battle of Verdun.

  • Normandy landing beaches: On June 6th, 1944, the liberation of Europe began here. Must see: the American military cemetery in Colleville-Sur-Mer.

  • Oradour-sur-Glane: The place was completely destroyed by the Waffen SS on June 10th. The remains of the site are now a memorial site.

The Verdon Gorge - The Grand Canyon of France

You want a mega insider tip for your vacation in southern France? Attention: Have you ever heard of the so-called "Verdon Gorge" in French? Heard "Gorges du Verdon"? Colloquially known as the Grand Canyon of France, this imposing and breathtaking gorge is 12 miles long and 700m deep, next to the Tara Gorge in Montenegro, one of the largest canyons in Europe!

Surrounded by rock faces up to 820 feet high, the canyon flows into the well-known Lac de St. Croix reservoir. Particularly impressive is the turquoise water of the river and the reservoir, which provides a unique panorama including the rock walls, and also invites you to unforgettable kayak tours and hikes. An amazing natural spectacle very close to Nice.

Camargue

Looking for even more natural beauties? In the Camargue, a unique river delta on the Mediterranean Sea, you can observe the wild Camargue horses. The Rhône Delta is also home to flamingos and other water bird species.

The Chateaux of the Loire

The chateaux of the Loire are also part of the World Heritage. Nowhere else in the world will you find so many locks in a limited space. Altogether there are over a hundred Loire castles to be discovered on the banks of the Loire and its tributaries. The most important monuments are the castles of Amboise, Blois, Chambord, and Chenonceau. The gardens of the castles are no less worth seeing. Nature lovers can explore the rich fauna and flora of the Loire Valley.

Mont Saint Michel in Normandy

The Klosterberg am Meer is one of the most important sights in the country and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Not only the abbey and the small village are worth seeing, but also the huge tidal range, the largest in Europe. The sea recedes far at low tide and comes back at high tide at the speed of a galloping horse. During spring tides, Mont-Saint-Michel becomes an island again – an incomparable natural spectacle.

Culture in France

What do you think of when you hear France? Good food? With good reason: French cuisine is considered the best in the world and is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. So enjoy the food culture of your host country to the fullest. You have to try one of the over a thousand types of cheese. A good wine, from Burgundy or Bordeaux, should not be missing. You can buy the freshest seafood, the most aromatic cheese, and the richest Calvados directly from the producer at the market. A taster appetizer or sip is part of good manners.

Our pirate tip: Many restaurants offer good and inexpensive three-course meals at lunchtime. If you compose your menu yourself, you should order a café gourmand, which consists of espresso and various sweet desserts, as the grand finale.

But France does not only stand for food culture. For example, France is also the cradle of film and the land of festivals. Everywhere, even in the provinces, there are top-class concerts that invite you to dance, party, or enjoy music. You can also visit art exhibitions and craft markets everywhere. Also recommended are the many flea markets that are held in small and large towns during the summer months. In addition, fairs and festivals take place throughout the year.

Speaking of culture, the French are very proud of their rich cultural heritage. And they are extremely hospitable and helpful. A few French vocabularies will help you get in touch with the country and its people.