L'Hexagone (as France is affectionately known, thanks to its six-sided[ish] shape) has an awful lot to offer, but don't panic, it's right next door, so merits repeated visits. Paris is the obvious starting point, not least as it's a suitable launch pad for other French destinations by high speed train, but also because the city is a perfect distillation of all things Gallic character. For the other highlights, of which there are many, read on:
Where to go in France
Where to go in France
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The French Riviera
Sun-drenched and seductive, the shores of the French Riviera have enticed many a sun-seeker over the years, long before Brigitte Bardot first...
Lyon, Burgundy & the Rhone Valley
Explore the gastronomic heartland of France from France's second city of Lyon to the winelands of Burgundy.
The Three Valleys
Welcome to the world's biggest single ski area.
Val d’Isere
Val D'Isere has got the lot for a luxury ski holiday - extensive and excellent skiing, fun nightlife and lovely places to stay.
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The Haute Route
The most rewarding way to explore the Mont-Blanc massif is by ski-mountaineering, an exhilarating combination of ascent right into the heart...
Cycle Provence and the Cote D'Azur
What better way to enjoy the Mediterranean climate of the stunning French Riviera and Provence than by cycling through its picturesque landscapes...
Wine Tour in Bordeaux & the Dordogne
If there’s one thing that can’t be missed while visiting the beautiful Bordeaux & Dordogne area, it's – you guessed it - the wine it's...
Ski The Three Valleys
Ski enthusiast or not - don’t miss out on the Three Valleys, home to eight internationally renowned ski resorts and the world’s largest ski...
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Aman Le Mélézin
Aman Le Mélézin stands on the magnificent Bellecôte piste in Courchevel 1850, at the heart of Les Trois Vallées. Europe’s highest-altitude...
L’Apogée Courchevel
Escape to the Alpine retreat of L’Apogée Courchevel in the Three Valleys, positioned at the highest point of Le Jardin Alpin and surrounded...
La Reserve Ramatuelle
Nestled into the green lands of the commune 'Ramatuelle' the La Reserve Hotel, Spa and Villas provide a welcome break from the glitz and glam...
L'Helios
L'Hélios is a boutique hotel in the heart of the Three Valleys and its ski in/ski out location makes it the perfect base from which to explore...
Terre Blanche
Located in the heart of the Cote D’Azur, Terre Blanche fits in perfectly with the glitz and glamour associated with this corner of France....
Alpaga Megeve
Clustered together in the French Alps, Alpaga’s charming collection of chalets resemble a mountain hamlet; emerging at the edge of a winding...
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
In the heart of rural France - perched high on a hill overlooking Champagne’s gorgeous green Marne Valley - Royal Champagne is a luxury hotel...
Les Fermes de Marie
The charming Les Fermes de Marie consists of nine chalets in the heart of Megeve, each constructed using materials from centuries old High Mountain...
Chalet Zannier
Chalet Zannier is a thoroughly sophisticated boutique bolthole in the charming Alpine village of Megeve, just over an hour from Geneva.
Le Bristol
A grande dame city needs a grande dame hotel or two, and they don’t come much grander than Le Bristol.
Hotel Keppler
Hotel Keppler is an au courant ‘new art’ luxury boutique hotel in Paris, a stone’s throw from shopping haven the Champs Elysees but also...
Hotel Bel Ami
In the heart of the literary left bank area of Paris, The contemporary Hotel Bel Ami is located, appropriately enough, in a former printworks.
La Reserve Paris
Just a stone’s throw away from the Champs-Élysées and around the corner from the Elysée Palace, La Réserve Hotel and Spa is a five star...
La Reserve Apartments Paris
Tucked away on the streets of one of Paris’s most elegant districts, the 16th arrondissement, is one of the capital’s chicest places to stay;...
Chateau de Bagnols
Dating from the 13th century, this five-star property is one of France’s finest château-hotels, set amongst vineyards, forests and green hills...
Cour des Loges
La Cour des Loges is a stylish property located on an attractive, pedestrian-only street in the heart of Vieux Lyon.
Mountain Huts
The mountain huts along the route between Chamonix and Zermatt provide welcome rest and sustenance at the end of each hard day, but can hardly...
Les Bergeries de Palombaggia
This chic boutique hotel is located just above Palombaggia Beach, arguably one of the best beaches on Corsica.
La Signoria
Located just outside the town of Calvi, La Signoria has the best of both worlds – it’s at the foot of the Corsican mountains, yet close to...
Domaine de Murtoli
Off the beaten track and deep in the Murtoli landscape, Domaine de Murtoli is a hamlet of rustic Corsican cottages.
Les Mouettes
A 19th century boutique hotel located on the seafront in Ajaccio Bay, Les Mouettes is simply charming.
U Palazzu Serenu
Part luxury lodgings, part art gallery, U Palazzu Serenu is a sophisticated boutique hotel in northern Corsica near the city of Bastia.
Hotel Misincu
Situated on the wild and beautiful Cap Corse – the appendix sticking up from the north-east corner of Corsica - Hotel Misincu is a charming...
Le Mas Candille
Le Mas Candille is an immaculate hotel in the attractive village of Mougins, five miles from the Cote d'Azur at Cannes.
Hotel Crillon le Brave
Forged from nine medieval buildings in a hilltop village in Provence, Hotel Crillon le Brave captures both the romance and views of the Côtes...
Chateau de La Chevre d’Or
Since it first opened in 1953 the hotel has grown gradually and now has 37 rooms and suites, each different, scattered throughout the hotel’s...
Domaine Des Andeols
The rooms are distributed among nine houses, each of which has its own distinct character, from the minimalist lines of the Maison Blanche to...
Le Pigonnet
Housed in an 18th Century manor house, Hotel Le Pigonnet is a classic Provençal hotel just minutes from the centre of Bastide town Aix-en-Provence.
Mas de Peint
Mas de Peint is a beautifully restored 17th-century ‘mas’ (farmstead), situated on a 550-hectare estate right in the heart of the Camargue.
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Language: French
Currency: Euro
Visa: Not required
Religion: Catholic
Food & Drink: Chouquettes, slice of foie gras with a glass of Sauternes, a pot-au-feu (veeeeery slow cooked beef stew) with a glass of Madiran, perfect strong red wine for it!
Time difference:
GMT +1 hr
Best months to visit: Year Round
Flight from London:
1:30 hrs
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