France is the largest and most diverse country in Europe. You will find magical landscapes, ancient cities and picturesque villages that seem to have come out of fairy tales. Add to this a magnificent culinary tradition, a fascinating history, a rich culture and a vast territory - and you will discover an inexhaustible source of pleasure.
It's no surprise that you chose France as your next vacation destination (otherwise you wouldn't be reading this article right now, would you?).
Welcome to my guide to traveling in France. This guide was created out of my immense love for this wonderful country and its culture. Its main goal is to help you plan your trip by gathering all the relevant information in one place.
France is a huge country and it is impossible to write a guide that will cover it all. However, as you will see, this fact does not deter me, and like a person following the rainbow, I will probably never stop in my journey to discover the secrets of France.
And what does this mean? You may well find that I have a lot of information about some of the regions of France (for example Brittany region), while I have less information about some of them. But don't worry, I don't stop traveling and I don't stop writing, so if you come back to this article in the future, there's a good chance you'll find the information you were looking for.
After this brief introduction, let's get started, and I'll help you plan a trip to France, the most charming country in the world.
French regions
The first step in any trip to France is choosing which region to visit. I've created a page for each region filled with lots of important information.
Paris
Ile de France
Alsace
Burgundy
Bordeaux and surroundings
Brittany
Dordogne (Périgord)
French Alps
Lorraine
Lyon and surroundings
Normandy
Loire valley
Provence
A trip to France – what should you book in advance?
✈️ Flights to France
🏨 Hotels and apartments
🎟️ Order tickets
🚗 Car rental
🚆 Public transportation
✉️ Newsletter subscription
All articles about France
FAQ
Why rely on the information of anonymous Francophiles?
Because this is the only website in Hebrew written by a person who has been in love with France for decades and has researched its culture in depth. Here you will find only quality content based on personal experience.
For more information, visit the page Who am I.
How long does the flight from Israel to France take?
It depends on the destination, but it is usually a direct flight of about 4.5 hours.
What are the recommended months for traveling to France?
For skiing – December-March. For the sea – the summer months in regions such as BrittanyFor a general trip – spring (April-June) and fall (September-November) are the most ideal.
What is there to do in France besides Paris?
A whole world! From the castles of the Loire Valley to the beaches of Normandy and the lavender fields of Provence, my guide to each region will give you all the answers.
Is it true that the people of France are antipathetic and really not nice?
Absolutely not. Basic courtesy, a smile, and a word in French will open any door for you. Read more in the article How not to annoy the French.
Traveling around France: by car or public transportation?
For a city trip – public transportation. For a trip to the rural regions (like the Loire Valley or Périgord) – a car is necessary for a full experience.
what time is it in france
The time in France is always one hour less than the time in Israel.
Is it possible to easily combine France with a trip to Europe?
Absolutely. Thanks to its central location, you can easily combine a visit to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.