Planning a trip to France? I'm here to help (for free)
Bonjour! My name is Zvi and I am a Francophile (a person who loves France and its culture). Welcome to the website “Francophiles Anonymous”, which was born in 2013 as a result of my love for France and its culture. Everything you need to plan a perfect vacation in Paris and France: hotels, attractions, itineraries and culinary delights — is concentrated here in one place.
Since 2013 · Free guides in Hebrew, no tourist traps
Hotels and vacation apartments that are really worth your money.
Tickets that will save you from waiting in line and detailed routes.
- 1,000+Guides and articles
- 15 regionsFrom Paris to Provence
- LecturesAbout the secret Paris you didn't know about
- Recommended sitesTo order everything you need for your trip
Articles every traveler must know
Everything you need to close a smart vacation in Paris.
Hotels in Paris
An accurate list of recommended hotels that I personally checked out — from magical boutique hotels in the Marais to luxurious luxury accommodations, at a reasonable and fair price.
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Vacation Rental
Vacation apartments in the most affordable and safe locations — from studios close to the Seine to spacious family apartments. Experience Paris like the locals.
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Tickets for attractions
Why waste precious time waiting in lines? Book tickets in advance to popular attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower and make the most of every minute in the city.
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Concert tickets
An unforgettable nightlife in the City of Lights—from iconic cabaret shows like the Moulin Rouge to breathtaking jazz and opera.
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Itineraries
Ready-made itineraries will take care of everything for you — from a romantic stroll through Montmartre to the hidden gems that only locals know about.
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Recommended restaurants
A restaurant guide based on lots of great meals — from an authentic French bistro to a great patisserie, without tourist traps.
To the restaurant guide »I also have a tool that puts together your trip.
Six short questions, and I'll build you a day-by-day plan from the walking routes, attractions, and restaurants I've written about on the site. It's completely free, and the plan arrives by email as a formatted PDF file.
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Want to travel to other places in France?
France is much more than Paris. Choose a region on the map and discover its routes, cities and hidden gems.
The Francophile's toolbox
I have compiled for you in one place all the most reliable sites for booking hotels, tickets to attractions, car rentals, and more — all the tools that I myself use, so that you can book your vacation with complete confidence and comfort, without surprises.
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What do travelers say?
Over the years, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of people plan their dream vacation in France. Here is a small taste of what they have to say.
I visited Paris with my family in early October and we took an apartment in the Marais district.
The apartment was clean and well-equipped, quiet and centrally located, easy access to all places in Paris. We really enjoyed our stay in the apartment.
Everywhere you look there are restaurants, patisseries, boulangerie, pubs and more.
The service was beyond expectations.
We were warmly welcomed.
I must commend Danielle for welcoming us in a stunning manner and helping us a lot.
And of course I must pay tribute to Udi Hazan,
This dear man made sure to bring me to Israel a tennis racket that I ordered for the apartment and was supposed to arrive during my stay there, but due to a problem with the courier company, it arrived late.
Charming people with hearts of gold.
Their apartments are well-maintained, clean, and in amazing, central locations.
In addition, Johan Lasri, an amazing, charming man who guided us and also helped us with tax free on the way back, drove us from the airport and back.
An amazing experience with lovely people.
We used the website and the various articles inside and outside of Paris, and we really felt like we were with a private guide.
Many thanks to Zvi Hazanov and the other writers on the site, it really colored our trip in other, richer and more interesting colors.
Excellent and very useful site!!!
A bit of culture
If you love not only traveling in France but also French culture and the French language — I have two great options for you. Whether you want to hear a good story about the history and culture of France, or if you want to finally start speaking French.
My lectures
Fascinating journeys into the history, art, and spicy stories of France. Experiential lectures that will make you fall in love with France a little more — for audiences and groups.
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French studies
Want to finally start speaking French? A smart, daily, and fun learning method that will adapt to you — a few minutes a day, and you're on your way to the language of the City of Lights.
Start speaking French »Latest articles
The new articles that have been uploaded to the site — history, art, castles and hidden gems.
Who is the Francophile?
Very nice! My name is Zvi Hazanov, but everyone calls me the Francophile. I have been in love with France since I was 8 years old, I earned a degree in French culture at the Hebrew University, and in 2013 I founded the website “Francophiles Anonymous” where I share my love and knowledge (and that of other experts) on everything related to France and its culture.
Want to get to know me a little better, discover some surprising details, and contact me? Click the button.
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A little France for the soul, every weekend
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Not just Francophiles: meet the experts
True, I spent most of my sleepless nights in front of the keyboard — but to make “Francophiles Anonymous” the most comprehensive website in Israel, I enlisted the help of talented friends.
Over the years, the site has hosted great writers and experts in their fields — such as Dr. Oren Lieberman, Yoel Tamanlis, Ruthie Shimoni , and many others — who contributed their vast knowledge of history, culture, and culinary arts.
Meet our team of experts »The Francophile community on Facebook
Over the years, the community has grown, and so that you can get focused answers, I have set up dedicated Facebook groups for each district. There we answer questions, help plan routes, and exchange experiences. You are welcome to join!
Paris — Tips from Francophiles
The largest and most active group in the City of Lights.
Join the group »Normandy for the traveler
The landing beaches, Etretat cliffs and hiking in the north.
Join the group »Brittany for travelers
The Celtic region, ancient cities and wild nature.
Join the group »Bordeaux and the Basque Country
Southwest France, fine wines and cuisine.
Join the group »Provence — Tips
The lavender fields and hanging villages of the south.
Join the group »Want to contact me?
There’s nothing we love more than getting to know our readers. So if you have any questions, requests, or just want to give feedback, please get in touch.