Welcome to your France guide!

B&Bs

From family-owned Bed & Breakfasts to boutique inns.

Hotels

We’ll suggest preferred partner properties with a wide range of options, from old-style charm, historic, and boutique to modern and luxury.

With 31 3-star Michelin restaurants, France is never short of great food and drink options. Here are some of our favorites:

Wine
Few countries are as synonymous with wine as France. Each of its 10 major wine-growing regions offers distinctive flavors and varieties.

Cheese
With over 1,600 distinct types of cheeses in France, sampling them all could be considered an Olympic sport. Whether you prefer the soft and creamy types like brie or the harder and nuttier kinds like Beaufort, you are sure to find a French cheese you’ll like.

Macarons
The most colorful and pillowy of sweet French treats! Made of tasty meringue, icing sugar and almond meal, macarons come in almost as many flavors as there are colors in a crayon box.

Crème brûlée
Don’t let the English translation of “burned cream” turn you off. This tasty dessert is made from a rich custard and topped with caramelized sugar.

Ratatouille
This Provençal stewed vegetable dish comes originally from Nice and is made famous by a certain animated movie.

Coq au vin
As a braised chicken dish hailing from the Burgundy region, it’s no wonder one of the main ingredients is wine.

Experience the perfect vacation based on your interests. France offers a wide variety of tours, from culinary to history. With 42 UNESCO cultural sites, the highest number of 3-star Michelin restaurants, and 11 world-renowned wine regions.

Landscapes & Scenery

• The Seine River
• Landing beaches in Normandy
• Arromanches Harbor
• Cordouan Lighthouse

Religious Pilgrimage

• Lourdes
• Lisieux
• Mont Saint-Michel
• The Way of St. James​

World Heritage

42 UNESCO cultural sites, including:

• Palace of Versailles
• Fontainebleau
• Mont Saint-Michel, Strasbourg
• The banks of the Seine river in Paris​
• The recently added Cordouan Lighthouse in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

D-Day and WWII History

• Landing beaches in Normandy
• Airborne Museum in Sainte-Mère-Église
• Mémorial de Caen Museum
• The artificial harbor of Arromanches​

Arts & Culture

• Painter’s Routes (Impressionism)
• Operas and cabarets in Paris
• World-famous museums like Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Centre Pompidou

Paris

• When Courtney Mitan’s mom lived in Paris, 40 years ago, L’Entrecôte de Paris was her favorite restaurant. To this day, her family still makes a copycat of the Steak, Fries, and Sauce recipe which she says is to die for!
• Chez George is more of a wine bar/club than restaurant, but Liz Marjollet says it’s an awesome experience for people looking to go dancing with locals of all ages in the Latin Quarter.

Giverny

• For fans of French impressionism painting, Liz Aungier says Monet’s Garden is a must. See the lily pond and Japanese Bridge that appears in some of his famous paintings.

Loire Valley

• Vaux-le-Vicomte was the inspiration for the grounds and architecture of Versailles palace. This private chateau has been beautifully maintained and Liz Marjollet recommends a visit for those looking for something less crowded than Versailles.

Provence

• Liz Marjollet says Bastide de Gordes is so stunning, she wants to “die at this hotel!” Perched atop the town of Gordes, this 5-star hotel has staff dressed in 16th century attire, rooms individually decorated with oil paintings and furniture reminiscent of times gone by, and spectacular views.

Avignon

• Set in the largest private garden in Avignon, Liz Marjollet loves La Divine Comédie. Part luxurious accommodations, part elegant and magical garden, part wellness retreat, you’ll love soaking up its sophisticated interiors.

Bordeaux

• Liz Marjollet Absolutely loved the Wine Blending Workshop. Learn about making a blend and how despite it being exact, it is very much up to your own personal tastes.