France Travel Tips
The French wrote the book on la vie en rose and gave the world champagne and camembert, de Beauvoir and Debussy, the Tour de France and the Tour Eiffel. There's a term for their seductive lifestyle - Douce France (Sweet France) and you'll find yourself using it often.
Although the ubiquity of Levis and Le Big Mac flusters the country's cultural purists, a year in Provence or a weekend in Paris will explain why half the world grows dreamy over stalking Paris's streets or picnicking Manet-style sur l'herbe.
Normandy D-Day Beaches & Battlefields
Written by Viator, August 2010
Bayeux makes an ideal launching place to take a trip through history to the final stages of the Second World War. It was on the Normandy coast near Bayeux that the Allies undertook the biggest ...
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French Wine & Champagne Tastings
Written by Viator, April 2011
Paris is a great place to go wine tasting. Sparkling Champagne, vintage reds or crisp white wines – whichever you prefer, follow the lead of an expert sommelier and you’ll never drink cask wine ...
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Paris by Bike
Written by Viator, January 2012
The bicycle was launched to an unsuspecting world in Paris in 1818, and the city has taken the self-propelled form of transport to its heart ever since. Cyclists regularly take over the Paris streets ...
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Paris on Wheels and Foot
Written by Viator, June 2012
If you have to wait in a line of cars or people while you are trying to see the sights of Paris, you will lose a lot of time. Luckily, there are ways to see the best of Paris while avoiding the ...
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Versailles Tours and Travel Tips
Written by Viator, April 2012
Your time in France is not complete without a visit to the world-renowned Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles), located just 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Paris. This impressive estate, ...
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Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité! – La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) 14th July
Written by Jodi R, Germany, July 2011
In France, Bastille Day is a national holiday that commemorates the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. An open act of rebellion against the monarchy that ushered in the beginning of the ...
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Paris Skip the Line Tours
Written by Viator, May 2013
Paris might be renowned as one of the most romantic cities in the world, but having to share your sightseeing experience – as it ' s also one of the most popular cities in the world – with ...
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3 Days at Versailles: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Got a hunger to wander through a wonderland of luxurious, artistic decadence? Then you're going to love Louis XIV's opulent 17th century Palace of Versailles. This three-day itinerary will immerse ...
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Bayeux Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The lovely old town of Bayeux is in the département of Calvados, famed for its sought-after butter, cheese, cider and distinctive apple-flavored brandy. The D-Day beaches extend along almost ...
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3 Days in Nice: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Nice has a azure sea, a kind climate, unbeatable wine and food, exciting nightlife, art, views and ice cream the flavor of flowers. Whether you want history, fashion, fun, beaches, day trips or ...
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Cannes Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cannes. Just the name conjures up images of glamour: white clothing, huge sunglasses and all those million dollar yachts. For two weeks in May, this is the place-to-be on the calendar of the rich ...
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Champagne Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
France’s Champagne region is known the world over for its sparkling wines. Indeed, the French government is so protective of champagne wines that the name itself is only bestowed upon vintages that ...
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3 Days in Paris: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Grand vistas and architecture, bohemians and intellectuals, romance and cabaret blend into the intoxicating joie de vivre that signifies the exuberant French capital. Paris is a city of cultural ...
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3 Days in Avignon: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
A world-famous arts festival, an ever-thriving wine trade and a lively student population ensure Avignon isn’t just a showcase of medieval architecture, but a buzzing Provencal center as well. ...
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Monaco Tours from Cannes
Written by Viator, January 2012
Cannes. Monaco. Two names that conjure up images of the glamorous life. And the road that links them? The French Riviera’s famous Grand Corniche, one of the world’s most spectacular drives with views ...
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