Searching for the best things to do in Beaune? Full of wine, charming architecture, and delightful cuisine, a visit to this Burgundian village is a must. Located only about a 30-minute train ride from Dijon, Beaune is in the heart of Burgundy. Bike to vineyards just outside the city, sip a Burgundy Grand Cru, or …
Who doesn’t love a road trip? It is always a popular thing to do in the US, but did you know there are some epic France road trips too? While France has a great train system, there are some smaller towns and places that you just can’t get to without a car. Also, going on …
Spending one day in Avignon is always a good idea. Between wandering around the ramparts and historical sites to sitting at a cafe watching the world go by, there are so many wonderful things to do in Avignon in a day. While you could easily spend a lot of time in this unique city, if …
Searching for the ultimate Paris to Versailles day trip itinerary? Luckily, it is easy to plan a Paris day trip to Versailles whether you want to visit on your own or with a tour. The only problem is that it is massive! The whole estate measures 3.147 square miles (just over 5 km), with the …
Searching for the best weekend trips from Paris? Paris is a delightful city to explore, but sometimes it is nice to get away from the city and venture to other parts of the country (or continent!). Luckily, thanks to its central location in Europe, you can visit quite a few places as weekend getaways from …
When one thinks of places to visit outside of Paris, many think about how to go to Mont St Michel. With its towering abbey overlooking the bay, you can spot it from miles away. In person, it truly is breathtaking, and it makes for a great stop on either a Normandy road trip or even …
While you may be familiar with many famous wine regions in France such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne, do you know about the Normandy Cider Route? While this region of France isn’t a place where you’ll find a lot of vineyards, you’ll definitely see plenty of stunning orchards growing several kinds of apples. Because apples …
The Luberon France villages are nothing if not picturesque. There are limestone cliffs and gorgeous views from the hilltop village of Gordes. Picture the red and burnt orange hues of the hills and homes in Roussillon. And you cannot forget the lovely chateaux, vineyards, and, of course, lavender fields in this section of Provence. To …