Transport, budget, culture, safety, admin steps: practical guides written by a team based in France, designed for international travelers.
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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.
Choosing accommodation in Paris is tricky. Between the expensive center, the romantic Montmartre, and the practical suburbs like Levallois, your address changes your whole trip. Here is the honest guide to the best neighborhoods (and the traps to avoid) to find the perfect base camp for your first visit.
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.
There is no fixed price for France, but there are real numbers. Whether you are planning a week in Paris or a road trip in the regions, I break down actual costs for 2026: accommodation, transport, food, and hidden fees. See detailed budget simulations for solo travelers, couples, and families to plan with confidence.
Story and practical guide: Zehra discovers Bormes-les-Mimosas, a photogenic hilltop village between flower-lined streets and the Mediterranean.
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.
Planning to travel through France by train in 2026? Check out our complete beginner’s guide: booking tickets, navigating stations, and exploring beautiful regions stress-free!
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.
Prepare for your French road trip adventure: from rental secrets and traffic rules to budget tips and 2026 regulations. Drive through France with total confidence.
Stop over-complicating your France trip. Here is my method for choosing where to go, managing your budget, and following realistic itineraries for Paris, Normandy, and Brittany.
Buying a SIM or an eSIM to travel in France: a simple guide (2026). Range of prices, tips and recommendations.
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!.
Discover 3 regions to visit — Brittany, Provence, and Alsace
Travel Planner Service (custom itineraries) + remote in-trip support included (advice, practical steps). From a France-based team.
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