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Weinberghang in Herbstfarben

Where to go this year

France, one region at a time

Before travelling to France and experiencing the culture, the cuisine and the scenery, a few organisational notes make the difference between a trip and a very expensive drive.

Regions

Five places to start

Befestigtes Dorf am Felshang im Aveyron

Aveyron

Gorges, fortified villages and a pace that has not been adjusted for tourism.

Visit Aveyron

Alpendorf in Savoyen im Schnee

Savoie

Alpine valleys that work in both seasons: skiing in winter, lakes in summer.

Visit Savoie

Kreuzgang einer normannischen Abtei

Calvados

Normandy coast, abbeys, and the orchards the brandy is named after.

Visit Calvados

Loire-Schloss in der blauen Stunde

Loiret

The Loire at its widest, with the chateaux that made the valley famous.

Visit Loiret

Rosa Granitfelsen an der Cote d Armor

Cote d Armor

Brittany northern shore: pink granite, tides and very good seafood.

Visit Cote d Armor

Winter

Skiing in France

Savoie

Tarentaise

The valley that holds the largest linked areas in the Alps.

Savoie

Maurienne

Longer, quieter valley next door, and considerably cheaper.

Haute-Savoie

Mont Blanc side

High altitude, long season, and the scenery everybody has seen a photo of.

Alpes du Sud

Southern Alps

More sun, shorter transfers, resorts that stay open in late spring.

Pyrenees

French Pyrenees

Smaller areas, thermal spas, and the Spanish border for a day trip.

Weinberghang in Herbstfarben

Before you go

Organising the trip, not just booking it

Follow a few organisational tips so you get the most out of the culture, the cuisine and the scenery: when to book, which regions need a car, and where a reservation two months out is not optional.

Read the notes