Europe
France
There isn't a single travel destination that has the romantic pull of France. Idealised by millions all over the world, dreams of French holidays involve champagne on the Eiffel Tower, cruises on the Seine, bicycling through wine country and exploring the resorts of the Côte d'Azur.
Average Temperature (°C)
Summer
33
Autumn
18
Winter
14
Interesting Fact
The French believe that placing a baguette (or any type of bread) upside down on a table can cause bad luck. This legend dates all the way back to the Middle Ages and has never gone away.
Ideal for...
French Riviera
On the south coast of France, looking out over the Mediterranean, you’ll find the French Riviera – or as the French say, Cote d’Azur. It’s a place to see and be seen, with exclusive resorts such as Nice and St Tropez delivering glitz and glamour like nowhere else.
Skiing
The French Alps offer some of Europe’s very best winter sports opportunities, along with simply astounding mountain views. If you want to test your ski skills, head to resort towns such as Chamonix and Grenoble. For alpine beauty, Lake Geneva is second to none.
Gastronomy
Few people take as much pride and joy in their food and drink as the French. But while you’ll still find extraordinary restaurants, the greatest gastronomic joys can come from building your own picnic from local bakers and market vendors. Bon appetite!
Something Different
Normandy's D-Day Landing Sites
A visit to the World War II D-Day landing sites on the Normandy beachfront represents a moving excursion for the whole family, where you can witness remnants of machine gun bunkers and hollowed-out ground where bombs were dropped by Allied forces as the magnitude of events is brought to life.
Seaside Bliss in St Brevin les Pins
Surveying the Atlantic Ocean is the seaside resort of Saint Brevin Les Pins on the northwest French coast. A heady blend of golden sanded beaches, child-friendly shallow waters and a smattering of local town shops create the ideal destination for a family beach adventure. The area is also renowned for water sports activities, with the chance to try your hand at yachting, beach surfing and speed-sailing, while a charming town centre is a place to be on most weekends, seeing market stalls selling a range of local foods and handcrafted objects to take back home.
