François
Travel Planner France & Travel Writer
My passion for languages and cultures pushed me to travel the world early on. I was lucky enough to live and travel in several European countries, as well as in South Korea and Turkey. Those years abroad were foundational: they taught me to look at the world through a visitor's eyes and understand the challenges you face when discovering a new country. It was in Turkey that I became a professional writer. Collaborating with a recognized travel site, I learned to turn my discoveries into practical advice. I love writing clearly and usefully to guide travelers, decoding local customs without ever being complicated. Back in France, I chose to put down roots in the Southwest, a region with character that is too often overlooked. I realized that many foreign visitors miss the essentials by sticking to the classic big circuits. So, I decided to put my dual perspective—local and expat—at the service of your vacation. Today, I am your partner for exploring a truer France. As a Travel Planner and writer, I help you get off the beaten track and understand our traditions. I build meaningful trips with you, so that you aren't just tourists, but privileged guests.
Articles de François
- Paris to Bordeaux Day Trip: Train Schedule, Itinerary & Is It Worth It? (2026)
Can you really do Bordeaux in one day from Paris? YES, thanks to the TGV. This guide gives you the best departure/return times, a realistic walking itinerary in Bordeaux, a clear cost breakdown, and the honest verdict: doable, but more enjoyable with an overnight stay.
- Best Time to Visit France: May–June or Sep–Oct (Weather, Crowds & Budget)
If you can choose your dates, aim for the shoulder-season wings: May–June or September–October. This guide breaks down France by region (Paris, Provence & the French Riviera, Brittany/Normandy, the Alps, Alsace) and shows how French school holidays and peak weekends can spike prices, queues, and stress, plus the best time slots for the Louvre, Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, and Disneyland Paris.
- Visit Bormes-les-Mimosas: Zehra discovers a hilltop village between flower-filled streets and the Mediterranean
Story and practical guide: Zehra discovers Bormes-les-Mimosas, a photogenic hilltop village between flower-lined streets and the Mediterranean.
- I'm French: here are the dishes you must try in France
A (deliberately subjective) guide to dishes to try in France: regional specialties, safe picks in brasseries, and my personal top 3 to avoid restaurant disappointments.
- The Complete Guide to Renting a Bike in France in 2026: Routes, Prices, and Practical Tips
Stop getting lost in the rental jungle. Here’s how to rent a bike in France without stress: prices, bike types, and the key traffic rules tourists actually need.
- Buying a SIM or an eSIM to travel in France: a simple guide (2026)
Buying a SIM or an eSIM to travel in France: a simple guide (2026). Range of prices, tips and recommendations.
- Travel in France: build an itinerary in 5 steps
A simple, reliable method to build a realistic itinerary in France (duration, budget, regions, activities, transport). We show you in 5 steps how to plan your trip efficiently. Evaluate, plan, organize!.
- 3 regions to visit — Brittany, Provence, Alsace
Discover 3 regions to visit — Brittany, Provence, and Alsace