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The French Riviera is everything it claims to be and more. The international capital of luxury travel is packed with mind-blowing spots that are the gold standard of idyllic holidays, although you might be surprised to find how friendly the areas are (no shade to the locals). And luckily, you don't have to be super rich and wealthy to enjoy some fun in paradise. You can easily bask in the sun on a beautiful beach and not spend a single euro. Although the ice cream might be calling your name... Brave the narrow, and sometimes steep, streets of Eze and marvel at the panoramic views from the mountainside village. Or coordinate your outfits with the bright and vibrant buildings in the medieval old town of Menton, while you walk along the stunning coastline. Imagine the snaps you'll get for your socials. Even if just for a day, embrace the life of luxury and leave with enough to fantasise about when you're back at home. Post-holiday blues are real.  The best places to visit on the French Riviera all offer something different, from celeb-laden streets to quaint nostalgia. Heck, why not try to cover all of them in one magnificent road trip? Where did we put that bucket list…

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France is one of the most visited places on the planet – and you better believe that it lives up to every bit of the hype. This famous country has been at the cultural heart of western Europe for millennia, and you can see signs of its complex and fascinating past all over the place. But it’s not all grand old châteaux: France is also blessed with some exceptionally beautiful natural wonders and some of Europe’s coolest city-break destinations. So, from heavenly beach destinations and picturesque rural villages to grand old cities like Paris, Lyon and Marseille, these are the best places to visit in France – and some of the world’s most essential destinations. Discover France: 📍 The best things to do in France🌳 The prettiest villages in France🏖 The best beaches in France🏰 Spectacular French châteaux you can rent😋 The best restaurants in France🌊 The best places to stay on the French Riviera

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There’s a lot that France is famous for. Cheese, for one thing. Paris, for another. Rose by the gallon. Quaint rural villages to be explored with a floppy hat on. In fact, beaches might not even be one of the first things that come to you when you think of France.  But if thats the case, youre missing out. France’s beaches rival some of the best in the world, with crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and jaw-dropping sunsets for days. We’ve rounded up the best beaches in France to add to your European bucket list, and you’ll find everything from tranquil swimming spots to high-end resorts on our list. Here are the best beaches in France.  RECOMMENDED:✈️ The best places to visit in France🏨 The best hotels in France☀️ The best hotels in the South of France📍 The best city breaks in Europe for 2024 Heidi Fuller-Love is a travel writer based between Greece and France. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

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Some places you go to for the food. Others you go to for the culture. You get all of this in France and more, but if you’re looking for a picturesque, postcard-worthy little town, that will make you feel like you’re in a rom-com? You have to choose one of its prettiest villages.  France’s villages are full of peaceful river walks, sweet little trinket shops, jaw-dropping churches and towers and tons of romantic ruins. The likes of Paris and Lyon might take all the limelight, but don’t sleep on these smaller spots. Warning, things are seriously romantic here, so be prepared for true love to await you. Read on for our guide to the prettiest villages in France.  RECOMMENDED:🇫🇷 The best places to visit in France🏖️ The best beaches in France🏨 The best hotels in the South of France🏞️ The best places to stay on the French Riviera Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts. 

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A little bit of realistic thinking is required. It is important to accept that covering everything in France is an impossible task that would take several lifetimes to complete. Best to focus on the best of the best then, right? The best things to do in France are enough to make travel obsessives out of cynics, covering everything from the tops of mountains to secret coves between the seas. France is famous for many reasons, but ‘being France’ is probably the most important.Paris gets most of the attention, yet falling in love with a beautiful village here is almost a rite of passage. The cuisine is as good as our species has produced, while the beaches somehow stay rugged and stylish. France is France, and it can never be anything else. This is the best that France has to offer. RECOMMENDED:🛏 The best hotels in the South of France🏰 The best French châteaux you can rent on Airbnb😋 The best restaurants in France

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In a place where rainfall is scarce and is often described as the playground for the rich, the South of France oozes indulgence across its many towns and cities. Despite its aspirational-borderline-unachievable heights of luxury, there’s a surprising amount of beautiful places to visit in the South of France that won’t (entirely) break the bank. From the iconically unfinished bridge in Avignon and the star-studded scenes in Cannes to the super yacht paradise of Saint-Tropez, there’s something for everyone to explore – and enjoy. Regardless of what brings you down south, rest assured you’ll be entertained no-end. With that, these are the best hotels to stay in when visiting the South of France. RECOMMENDED:🏖 See the best places to stay on the French Riviera 🏘 Check out the prettiest villages in France🏨 Fancy staying in one of France's best hotels?🏰 Stay at one of the best Airbnbs in Toulouse Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured below, we've based our list on top reviews and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  

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The enchanting province of Provence, and all of its rich history, is a large region in the southeastern part of France. Aside from being a dreamy Eurostar destination for those looking to travel to France by train, it's also home to some pretty spectacular hotels, including petite palaces and grand villas. One thing's for sure though, no matter where you stay in Provence, you're guaranteed to be surrounded by lush vegetation, lavender fields or beaches on the Riviera – or perhaps all three, if you get super lucky. No matter what your Provence adventure entails, there's an amazing hotel in store for you – you just need to know where to look. And that's why we're here. Check out our list of the top 10 hotels in Provence – and thank us later. RECOMMENDED: 🏘Check out the prettiest villages in France🌴The best places to stay on the French Riviera⛱The best beaches in France Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

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Considered by many to be the culinary capital of the world, France does not disappoint when it comes to delicious and decadent dining. From top-notch seafood along dramatic coasts to one-of-a-kind wine bars and brasseries, these are the best places to go for a meal out in the country right now whether you're looking for one of the best restaurants in Paris or just one of the best things to do in France. RECOMMENDED: 🛏 The best hotels in France

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Make no mistake about it; France lives up to the hype. This famous country means a lot of things to a lot of people, but there are plenty of reasons why it remains one of the most visited places on the planet. The cities are iconic (how many dream of falling in love in Paris?), the beaches are elite, and the rural villages are as picturesque as rural villages get. And yet all that stuff just scratches the surface of France’s charms. This place is overspilling with beautiful stuff, from its natural landscapes filled with lavender fields, gorges and lakes to its man-made wonders like its towns and feats of engineering. France is a brilliant place to simply see – hence why we wrote up this list. Below is the absolute cream of France’s aesthetic crop: the most essential, gorgeous, awesome sights in this fabulous country.  RECOMMENDED:🏡 The best places to visit in France📍 The best things to do in France🌳 The prettiest villages in France🏖 The best beaches in France🏰 Spectacular French châteaux you can rent

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France is absolutely chock-full of châteaux – around 45,000 of them, ranging from turreted castles and medieval retreats to manors overseeing winegrowing estates. These grand and picturesque abodes were often designed as much to be shows of wealth as spacious, comfortable places to live. And while they were once reserved for the French aristocracy, nowadays many of them are available to rent out, in their entirety, for a night or three. And who can resist such luxury? Some even have moats. Moats! Here are seven of the grandest châteaux that you can book on Airbnb right now, for a stay that’ll make you feel like Marie Antoinette (before all the unpleasantness). This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.