France
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for France.
Destinations within France
Hotel guides
Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type.
Their France ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in France with the best hotel views.
Read the guide at spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/france.
spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/france
Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on characterful hotels and holiday homes.
This page presents a selection of boutique hotels, luxury hotels, B&Bs, and holiday homes across France, with examples including Hôtel Adèle & Jules, Le Mas de la Rose, and La Divine Comédie.
A unique selection of the most beautiful and authentic hotels and holiday homes in France
secretplaces.com/france/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes
Travel videos
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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand advice about destinations, culture, planning, budgeting, safety, and travel mistakes.
This itinerary video is a practical starting point for first-time France visitors, outlining a 10-day route through Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, and Provence if time allows.
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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel focused on European destinations, hosted by travel author and broadcaster Rick Steves.
This travel guide video gives a thoughtful look at French church architecture and heritage through the Abbey of Fontenay, Chartres Cathedral, Mont St-Michel Abbey, and Basilica of Notre-Dame in Lyon.
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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, practical advice, and travel planning expertise.
This travel video follows a lively French Riviera road trip through Cannes, Nice, Grasse, Biot, Mougins, Saint-Paul de Vence, and Rothschild Villa.
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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel by Eric and Allison focused on places, food, and life as a traveling couple.
This guide video provides a strong overview of France's Loire Valley, connecting chateaus, food, wine, lodging, boat rides, tours, and local activities.
Travel articles & blogs
Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel, trip planning, and practical destination guides. Their France budget travel guide is a practical planning resource, covering things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and trip basics.
A comprehensive budget travel guide to France with tips on things to do, costs, ways to save, transportation, accommodation, and more.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/france-travel-tips/
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their France travel guide gives a well-rounded starting point, combining cultural attractions, food, landscapes, and regions such as Paris, the Riviera, Loire Valley, and Provence.
France captivates visitors with its unparalleled blend of cultural sophistication, culinary excellence, and diverse landscapes. From
viatravelers.com/destinations/france/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides, practical trip routes, and first-hand planning content. Their France guide is useful for itinerary planning, with tips on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, trip expectations, and practical preparation.
The ultimate France travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.
goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/europe/france/
Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog focused on selective, photography-led, responsible travel guides. Their France guides hub is a thoughtful resource for exploring multiple parts of the country, with coverage ranging from Brittany to Provence.
France is full of iconic landmarks, delicious food, and irresistible charm. Our guides take you from Brittany to Provence, with the best tips for exploring this beautifully diverse country
alongdustyroads.com/france
A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, weekend trips, road trips, and itineraries. Her France travel guide collects practical tips and personal stories, making it a useful entry point for planning travel in the country.
Tips and stories about traveling to France.
dangerous-business.com/destinations/france/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their France travel guide supports trip planning with places to visit, travel tips, itinerary ideas, and vacation inspiration.
This France travel guide shares the best places to visit in France along with tips, itineraries, and vacation inspiration.
jessieonajourney.com/france-travel-guide/
Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site focused on personal stories, offbeat destinations, essays, and practical guides. His France article highlights 11 varied experiences, from lavender and vineyards to medieval villages, abbey-crowned islands, and coastal travel.
France’s best experiences are fanciful: flit between lavender blooms and vineyards, meander along the Mediterranean coast to micronations, or hideaway in unsung medieval villages.
danflyingsolo.com/best-things-to-do-in-france/
Our Escape Clause is a travel blog publishing detailed, experience-driven itineraries and guides, especially for Europe, the USA, and road trips. Their France road trip guide is a strong planning tool, offering 15 itinerary ideas along with driving tips for traveling through the country.
Planning a France road trip itinerary? Here are the best ideas for road trips through France, plus important France driving tips!
ourescapeclause.com/france-road-trip/
Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource covering destinations and sustainable travel work. Their France food guide introduces 15 dishes to try, using a personal favorite-dishes format that adds helpful culinary context.
I absolutely love the food in France! Here I've put together a list of my favorite must-try dishes in France for you to enjoy.
goatsontheroad.com/food-in-france/
The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for trips with kids. Their France car-rental guide gives practical support for road logistics, with 18 tips aimed at making travel planning smoother.
If you're thinking about renting a car in France, be sure to read these tips for a smooth trip!
thefamilyvoyage.com/renting-a-car-in-france/
GlobetrotterGirls is an independent travel blog rooted in long-term travel, destination guides, and personal travel essays. Their France train guide combines practical rail tips with five scenic train rides, making it useful for travelers planning to explore by rail.
We're sharing the five best train rides you can take in France, plus our best tips for taking the train in France.
globetrottergirls.com/exploring-france-by-train-our-top-five-train-rides-in-france/
Y Travel Blog is a travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, trip advice, and practical travel inspiration. Their guide to walking holidays in France is helpful for active trip planning, explaining how the holidays work and which walks to consider.
Have you ever considered a walking holiday in France? Check out our tips on how to do one and which walks to take!
ytravelblog.com/walking-holidays-france/
Legal Nomads is a food and travel site with a distinctive focus on celiac and gluten-free travel. Their gluten-free France guide is a practical resource for celiac travelers, covering restaurant safety, foods to eat or avoid, and a French translation card.
All you need to visit France as a celiac: what restaurants are safe, foods to eat and avoid, and a detailed GF translation card in French.
legalnomads.com/gluten-free/france/
Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog focused on hiking, wildlife, adventure destinations, and expedition-style travel. Their France natural wonders guide is a strong outdoor-planning resource, pairing dramatic landscapes and caves with a map and practical visiting information.
From dramatic mountains to unearthly caves, we explore the best natural wonders in France. Includes a map and essential info on how to do it yourself.
atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/best-natural-wonders-in-france/
Wander Her Way is a solo female travel and travel-business site with practical planning and money-focused travel advice. Their France villages article offers a thoughtful alternative to larger-city planning, highlighting 15 smaller places to consider.
France is full of pretty cities, but its smaller villages are often overlooked. Here are the 15 most beautiful villages in France!
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