A Winter Getaway to Nice
For a winter getaway filled with sunshine, a trip to Nice and the surrounding areas is a great option. Travelers have a chance to experience the Côte d’Azur without an abundance of tourists. French Side…
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French Side Travel Favorites: Paris
Recently part of the French Side Travel team met up in Paris. The team visited suppliers and experienced several of the most-loved and most-booked experiences, tours, hotels, and restaurants. There’s no shortage of things to…
A Gourmet Tour of Strasbourg
In Northeast France not far from the German border lies Alsace, a beautiful region nestled at the base of the Vosges mountains. The picturesque half-timbered villages, stately castles, and distinct wines attract plenty of French…
10 Essential Loire Valley Châteaux
Thanks to an abundance of vineyards, orchards, and artichoke and asparagus fields, the Loire Valley is often referred to as both the “Cradle of the French” and the “Garden of France.” It’s a region filled…
Seven Unmissable World War II Sites to See in Normandy
Normandy is a wonderful part of France. It’s dotted with picturesque half-timbered villages and seaside towns and is renowned for its cuisine. The region is perhaps most known for the historically significant D-Day beaches and…
How To Spend Two Days in Champagne from Paris
A two-day trip to another region from Paris is always a wonderful addition to any France itinerary. There are plenty of options, but a top pick is always Champagne. The region boasts some of the…
Classic Paris highlights: 10 things to do
Looking for things to do in Paris? It’s a big city that begs to be explored. Since there’s no way to fit everything into one visit, here are French Side Travel’s Top 10 highlights.
France COVID Regulations: What You Need to Know
It’s finally time to make those travel plans and pack your bags. France has reopened to visitors. Here’s everything you need to know about the current rules for entering France and Covid-19 restrictions.
Tips for exploring France by car
Renting a car is an excellent way to visit France. It gives you the flexibility to see small villages at your own pace, to get out into the lovely French countryside, and to linger at…
The top spots to experience France’s lavender fields
Provence’s blooming lavender fields are an iconic site that are well-worth timing your trip around. Here are our top tips.
The Alpilles countryside that Vincent Van Gogh made famous
The rolling Alpilles have a famous connection to painter Vincent Van Gogh and are known for their fine olive oil.
The Luberon Massif, the Provence of Dreams…
The Lubéron massif is one of the can’t-miss attractions of any trip to Southern France. Think long, summer days, brilliant sunshine, medieval villages crowning hilltops, and rolling olive, apricot, and almond orchards… seas of purple…
