One of the first things you do after buying a ticket Flight to France, is to start looking for hotels or vacation apartments in the locations where you want to live.
The truth is that this is not easy at all because in every large city there are thousands of different types of accommodations, and we don't always know whether the hotel we book is really good or whether it will turn out to be a ruin that was recruited by a particularly good photographer and public relations person.
To help you easily find the hotel or vacation apartment that best suits you, I have compiled on one page links to articles that deal with places to stay in France, organized by geographic region (Paris, Brittany, etc.). In each article dealing with hotels, you will find a variety of quality hotels arranged by price (from cheap 2-star hotels to super luxurious five-star hotels).
In the articles about vacation apartments, you will find a variety of apartments arranged according to their size, from small studio apartments suitable for a couple to large apartments suitable for families.
And one last thing before we get started, the recommendations in all these articles are based on personal experience, recommendations from other Francophiles, and in-depth research. My goal is to maximize the chances that your hotel or apartment will appeal to you and serve as the basis for a successful vacation. However, as we all know, recommendations are dynamic and are usually only temporary. And so it may happen that a hotel, which I highly recommended following an excellent stay about a year ago, changes management and deteriorates.
Since I am unable to track such things, I would like to ask you in every possible way: Have you stayed in a hotel or apartment that you received a recommendation for on this site and did not enjoy it? Please write to me about your accommodation experience and if the hotel or apartment is no longer good enough to appear on my site, I promise to delete it from my list (contact details can be found on the page Who am I).
Websites for booking apartments and hotels that I recommend
As you will see in the following articles, I use Booking.com links in my recommendations for hotels and apartments, as this is the site I use, in most cases, myself, when looking for a place to stay in France. However, since it is definitely recommended to compare prices, I have created the Francophile's toolbox for you.
On this page you will find a series of easy-to-use and reliable booking sites, which I sometimes use for booking accommodation. I highly recommend that you check each and every one of these sites because sometimes there are significant differences between sites.
The Francophile's toolbox
Accommodation in
Paris and Ile-de-France
city of Lights It is undoubtedly the main destination for any self-respecting Francophile and as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world it has a very large number of hotels and holiday apartments. The following articles will help you find the hotel or apartment that best suits you, but if you are wondering which district to live in, then before reading the following articles, I recommend that you read the article Where should you sleep in Paris?.
Recommended hotels in Paris
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Recommended vacation apartments in Paris
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Recommended hotels in Disneyland Paris
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Accommodation in
Alsace
Too bad Alsace It is one of the most beloved regions in France thanks to the beautiful villages of the wine route and the cities Colmer and charming Strasbourg (and we haven't even said anything about the glorious culinary tradition). So if you're interested in taking star trips to this region of the country, you're welcome to read the following articles:
Accommodation in
Bordeaux
Bordeaux It is a charming city that I discovered in 2019 with the help of Yona Mitrani-MazorIt is a beautiful, fun city with a serious culinary tradition. Add to that the fact that there have been direct flights to it for several years now and you will discover a destination that is suitable both for a weekend and as a base for a longer star trip in the area. So if you are looking for great hotels and apartments, I recommend you read the article Accommodation in Bordeaux – recommended hotels and vacation apartments that I have collected for you.
Accommodation in
Brittany
I visitedBrittany I've been there quite a few times and I highly recommend it. It has amazing views (especially along the coast), castles, villages and of course great seafood and crepes for dessert. Since Brittany is a very large region, it's recommended to stay in several areas there rather than in one place. So here are some articles that can help you find your next place to stay:
Accommodation in
The French thousands
Most of us know the French Alps Thanks to ski vacations (rightly or wrongly). So if you are looking for a place to stay during your next ski vacation, you are welcome to enter the article Recommended hotels in ski resorts in France It was written by Iris Booker, who has visited a number of ski resorts nearly 30 times in her life.
True, the article places a great emphasis on skiing, but these hotels (especially in Chamonix) are also excellent for trips outside of the ski season (for example, summer), and therefore they will be suitable for anyone who wants to discover the amazing views of the French Alps.
More places in the Alps worth living in
Accommodation in
Lyon
Lyon Has become very popular among the Israeli public both thanks to its culinary tradition and thanks to the direct flights to it. So if you decide to live there for a few days, you will be happy to know that I have collected some great hotels for you. You can read about them in the article Recommended hotels in Lyon that I have collected for you with tweezers.
Accommodation in
Normandy region
This is one of the most popular ropes of France And rightly so. The combination of beaches, ancient cities, and of course, lots of history make this region a place everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime.
I have collected for you a series of places that can be a great base for stargazing in the region. Normandy And within each of them, I've handpicked the best places to stay for you. All you have to do is choose the hotel or apartment that best suits your needs and budget :-).
Recommended places to stay in Normandy
Accommodation in
Périgord (Dordogne)
Périgord It is undoubtedly one of my favorite regions of the country thanks to the wonderful food and amazing views. Since it is a large region, it is definitely recommended to stay in several places for several days and do star tours there.
Below you will find the areas where I highly recommend you live.
Recommended places to stay in Dordogne (Périgord)
Accommodation in
Loire valley
Loire valley Spread between Orléans in the east and Nantes in the west. Since it is a fairly large region, it is recommended to live in at least two areas (for example, the eastern part of the Loire Valley and then the central or western part) in order to have time to leisurely visit the castles and attractions in the area. Here are some articles that will help you on the subject:
Accommodation in
Southern France (Provence, Toulouse, etc.)
Provence It is one of the most beloved regions of the country by both the French and tourists thanks to the warm sun, beaches, food, and joie de vivre there. Here are a few articles that can help you find a great place to stay during your trip:
As someone who lived in France for many years and loved to travel wildly…I must congratulate you on your knowledge and the way you presented it!
Today I was looking for help finding CHALETS in the Alps in the snow for my family and was disappointed not to find help with agencies recommended by you for renting such. Too bad.
So maybe you still have it?
Thank you and blessings.
Yossi Kidron
Hello Yossi. Thank you very much for the support.
Unfortunately, I don't know of any such agencies. Maybe in the future, when I travel in the French Alps, I'll find such agencies and recommend the best ones.
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