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9 Slow Travel Destinations in France

4 August 2025 - Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Versailles all in the same day? Nice, Cannes and Marseille back to back? It’s tempting to want to do it all while vacationing in France. And it’s true: there’s so much to see and do. But perhaps it’s not about checking monuments off lists but rather experiencing the trip to the fullest. Whether fetching a fresh baguette from the bakery to savoring a long meal, slow travel is all about embracing the moment and discovering the local culture. France is full of regions ideal for slow travel destinations. Charming villages, peaceful lakes, quaint wineries – there’s no shortage of slow-travel experiences. From the Gorges du Verdon to the Rhône Valley, here are several of our favorite slow-travel destinations in France.

Retracing the Steps of the French Resistance

31 March 2025 - Reading Time: 6 minutes

With centuries, if not millennia, of history, France is full of stories to experience firsthand. Whether you’re interested in France during the medieval period or the Roman Empire, visitors can trace the steps of these past periods. For history buffs interested in World War II and notably the French Resistance, France has an abundance of sites and stories to explore even today. Although revisiting this period may prove to be heavy, there are glimmers of hope with the stories of the brave people who resisted. And these legacies can still be discovered today. Highlighting different figures of this period, we’ve traced the steps of the French Resistance and are sharing the historical sites you can visit today.

A Weekend Getaway to Lyon

30 June 2022 - Reading Time: 4 minutes

Known as the “culinary capital of France,” Lyon is famous for its gastronomy and is one of the best places to sample French culinary delicacies. As a bonus, Lyon is located between two of the best wine-producing regions in France: Cotes du Rhône and Beaujolais. A weekend getaway to Lyon is perfect for food and wine fanatics, as well as an ideal stopping point between Paris and the South of France.

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