France Travel

Individuals can now buy tickets and make time-specific reservations online for the elevators when touring the Eiffel Tower, the top sightseeing destination in Paris.

Oct 29, 2009 - Henk Bekker

British skiers can take the Eurostar ski train directly to the best French ski resorts or change in Paris to fast TGV or Corail overnight trains heading for the Alps.

Sep 29, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Getting to Grenoble, gateway to the French Alps and ski resorts, is easy. TGV trains run from Paris and cheap flights to GNB arrive from London and European airports.

Aug 31, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Grenoble offers a spectacularly beautiful natural location with mountain views from the old town, cable car, and Bastille fort, as well as art museums and fine dining.

Aug 25, 2009 - Henk Bekker

The donjon of Crest Castle in the Drôme Valley is the highest medieval keep in France. The tower can be scaled by stairs while abseiling is at times allowed from the top.

Aug 20, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Getting to Annecy in France is easiest by car from Geneva or on public transportation from Paris (TGV) and slower trains from Chambery, Grenoble, Aix les Bains, and Lyon.

Jul 9, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Annecy in Haute Savoie in France is a beautiful city where a castle towers over the lakeside old town with colorful houses, churches, parks, and popular outdoor markets.

Jul 9, 2009 - Henk Bekker

The top sights in Nancy's old town include Place Stanislas, De la Carrière and D'Alliance, Art Nouveau buildings, and interesting museums on Lorraine art and history.

Jun 7, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Yvoire, a romantic medieval town in Haute Savoie on the French side of Lake Geneva, is a popular day-trip destination from Genève, Nyon, Evian, and local Alpine resorts.

Jun 2, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Langres is a beautiful wall-enclosed fortified town on a promontory in the Marne Valley on the edge of the Champagne-Ardenne and Burgundy regions in eastern France.

May 28, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Historic Troyes in the French Aube en Champagne region is famous for its marvelous half-timbered buildings, Gothic churches with stained-glass windows, and outlet malls.

Apr 24, 2009 - Henk Bekker

The McArthur Glen Outlet Shopping Mall in Troyes, Champagne offers great savings deals on cheap brand name clothes. It is a great stop when traveling from Reims to Dijon.

Apr 21, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Public transportation trains (suburban RER or the Métro) combined with a bus or ORLYVAL trips are the cheapest ways to travel from downtown Paris to Orly Airport (ORY).

Feb 9, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Cheap public buses with RER train and metro combinations are cheap alternatives to Les Cars Air France, private airport shuttles, and taxis to Aéroport Paris-Orly (ORY).

Feb 9, 2009 - Henk Bekker

The luxury shuttle buses of Les Cars Air France offer comfortable and convenient connections from downtown Paris to Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airports.

Feb 9, 2009 - Henk Bekker

The Roissybus, Les Cars Air France, or Noctilien night buses offer fast and cheaper transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) than taxis and shuttles.

Feb 6, 2009 - Henk Bekker

RER Line B trains provide fast, cheap transportation to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) while TGV trains run from Lille, Lyon, Reims, Strasbourg, and Disneyland.

Feb 6, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Top luxury riverboats cruise in northern France on the Seine from Paris to Normandy and in the south on the Saone and Rhone from Lyon to Provence (Arles and Avignon).

Jan 25, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Paris, Rouen, and Le Havre are stops on Seine River cruises in Northern France with popular excursions going to beaches in Normandy, Giverny, Honfleur, and Versailles.

Jan 23, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Itineraries of luxury riverboat cruises on the Saone and Rhone Rivers in Burgundy and Provence usually include stops in Lyon, Mâcon, Chalon, Vienne, Arles, and Avignon.

Jan 17, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.

Nov 19, 2008 - Henk Bekker

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.

Nov 19, 2008 - Henk Bekker

Getting to the Schlumpf vintage car collection of the French National Motor Museum at the Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse in Alsace near Basel is easy by car or train.

Nov 2, 2008 - Henk Bekker

France's National Motor Museum (Cité de l'Automobile - Schlumpf Collection) in Mulhouse is a great vintage car collection with the world's largest display of Bugattis.

Nov 2, 2008 - Henk Bekker

Large discounts and cheap prices on chic brand-name clothing is the main attraction of shopping at La Vallée Village outlet mall near Disneyland Paris in France.

Oct 27, 2008 - Henk Bekker

Located in the Mt. Blanc Region of the French Alps, St. Gervais is a charming town with an excellent ski area and enough variety to satisfy all ski levels and interests.

Feb 8, 2010 - Kate Rodriguez

Just when are the public holidays in France? And what other celebrations take place throughout the year? This article contains two detailed lists.

Feb 7, 2010 - Heidi Brand

The Isles d'Hyeres, also known as Iles d'Or or golden Islands, are worth a visit if you find yourself on the French Mediterranean coast in the department of Var.

Feb 7, 2010 - Elle Marie

Trains run between Paris and French cities at speeds of up to 186 mph. There are also services to England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.

Feb 6, 2010 - John Oyston

Economize on European train travel with the "Carte 12-25," which offers travelers between the ages of 12-25 up to 60 percent off on TGV and other train tickets.

Feb 6, 2010 - Sadie Nachtigal

The Jardin du Luxembourg is the largest and best known park in Paris. On a weekend tourists and Parisian families intermingle in this oasis from the pace of city life.

Feb 5, 2010 - John Oyston

Made up of the four departments of Charente, Charente-Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne, Poitou-Charentes is a region in central western France.

Feb 5, 2010 - Imogen Moore

Midi-Pyrenees is an eclectic mix of cultures, age groups and languages. The capital city Toulouse is particularly popular with expatriates.

Feb 5, 2010 - Imogen Moore

Ski jobs are hard work, but good fun. Get paid to learn to ski, and party with new friends. Chalet hosting is an easy to come by job with a simple application process.

Jan 31, 2010 - Victoria Hands

In the US, bigger is better. The nation of wide open spaces boasts all that is grandiose, from cars to restaurant portions. However in France, petite is what is precious.

Jan 31, 2010 - Katelyn Aronson

The elegant palace that inspired Versailles is less than an hour from Paris, by train or car. Le Vaux de Vicomte is a baroque masterpiece set in a breathtaking garden

Jan 29, 2010 - Patricia Conover

Paris is a city for all seasons; whether its spring, summer, fall or winter, Paris has a multitude of events, celebrations, museums, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Jan 27, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

Not quite in the center of France is Centre, also known as Loire Valley. This fertile and beautiful region is popular with expats looking for the idyllic 'true France.'

Jan 25, 2010 - Imogen Moore

Many people start their European tour in Paris because of its central location in Europe. This article will explain why and give pointers on travel planning. .

Jan 23, 2010 - Steven Olsen

Don't settle for the Comfort Inn on your romantic Parisian getaway. These singular hotels may well become the highlight of your stay.

Jan 22, 2010 - Sadie Nachtigal

Parisian residents and tourists alike will be charmed by these date ideas, each under 50 euros.

Jan 21, 2010 - Sadie Nachtigal

From French wine tours to visiting Paris, cheap travel in France is accessible to any traveler, any time of year, on any budget.

Jan 18, 2010 - Melissa Thayer

Biarritz is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe which attracts thousands of sun-worshippers, surfers and sightseers with its charming beauty each year.

Jan 17, 2010 - Nadine Visagie

Bourgogne is a rural and idyllic region for expats. It combines the convenience of international schools with the authenticity of French country living.

Jan 12, 2010 - Imogen Moore

Basse-Normandie is a wilder and more rugged taste of French living, with a large population of English-speaking expats.

Jan 12, 2010 - Imogen Moore

Auvergne is among France's best spots for a true expat experience: Idyllic scenery, authentic food and wine, and a high chance you will be the only foreigners in town

Jan 12, 2010 - Imogen Moore

La Jenny naturist resort is on France's Atlantic coast near Bordeaux. It attracts all ages, including families, who enjoy a nude (naturist) holiday being naked in the sun

Jan 12, 2010 - Gillian Thomas

Rouen makes an ideal day trip from Paris, one hour away. Full of Medieval buildings, Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake here, and Claude Monet painted its cathedral

Jan 11, 2010 - Jack Watkins

Those who observe some basic etiquette tips when shopping or dining in Paris will get more respect from the locals and have a more enjoyable trip.

Jan 6, 2010 - Tara Lanning

Lyon's Vélo'v program is part of the global community bicycle sharing trend. It is a fun, cheap and uniquely local way to sightsee Lyon.

Jan 6, 2010 - Ngan Dam