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France
Neighbourhood cafés, market mornings and beautiful journeys by rail.
Why go
A closer look at France
France rewards specificity. Pick a Paris quartier, a particular coastline or one wine region and explore the detail rather than chasing every icon.
April to June and September to October for mild weather and fewer crowds.
Food, art, rail journeys
Do not miss
Three ways to feel the place
- 01
Walk Paris before the cafés fill
- 02
Cycle between Loire villages
- 03
Follow the coast in Brittany
Travel well
Before you go
- ✓ Reserve high-speed trains early
- ✓ Learn a few polite French phrases
- ✓ Check weekly market days
More France guides
Plan the whole journey
France Travel Guide
Neighbourhood cafés, market mornings and beautiful journeys by rail.
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