France Travel Guide
France is the world’s most visited country, and Paris, its capital, is the main gateway. The city’s museums, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame draw visitors year-round.
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Destinations in France
- Paris travel guideParis travel guide: the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Montmartre, the best arrondissements to stay in, the Metro from CDG and Orly, when to visit.
About travel in France
France is the world’s most visited country, and Paris, its capital, is the main gateway. The city’s museums, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame draw visitors year-round.
High-speed TGV trains from Paris reach Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille and the Riviera, and the Palace of Versailles is an easy day trip by RER.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- Central European Time (UTC+1), summer UTC+2
Best time to visit France
April to June and September to October bring mild weather and fewer crowds than midsummer. July and August are warm and busy; winter is cold but quieter.
Hotels and things to do in France
France travel FAQs
Do I need a Schengen visa for France?
France is in the Schengen Area. Visitors from many countries need a Schengen visa, while others can enter visa-free; check the latest rules, including the EU entry systems.
Is Versailles a good day trip from Paris?
Yes. The RER C reaches Versailles in about 40 minutes; book palace tickets ahead and avoid Mondays, when it is closed.
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