Paris Photo: Rosewood Hotels 
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France is close to home and endlessly varied. Paris is the obvious start, but some of our favourite trips head south to Provence and the Côte d’Azur, or into the vineyards of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne.
The Loire has its chateaux, the Alps have Chamonix and Courchevel, and Corsica has wild beaches and mountains in the Mediterranean.
It’s ideal for a long weekend, a road trip or a slow summer in a villa.
where to go
Museums, markets, restaurants and neighbourhoods to wander.
Lavender, hill villages and markets in the Luberon.
Saint-Tropez, Cap d'Antibes and the villages behind Nice.
Wine estates and Renaissance chateaux.
Cellar visits and Michelin-starred dinners.
Chamonix, Courchevel and Megève for skiing and summer walking.
when to go
France is a year-round destination, with something for every season.
April to June
Gardens in bloom and warm days. Lavender flowers from late June.
July to August
Busy on the Riviera and perfect for villas and beaches.
September to March
Harvest in the vineyards, then skiing in the Alps from December.
where to stay
Paris Photo: Rosewood Hotels 
Antibes Photo: Oetker Collection 
Bordeaux Photo: Les Sources de Caudalie La Bastide
A hilltop hotel in one of Provence's prettiest villages.
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experiences
Walk the lavender fields of Provence in the early light.
Take a boat to the hidden coves near Cassis.
Lunch among the vines at a Bordeaux estate.
Visit a chateau after dark.
Ride the cable car above Chamonix for views of Mont Blanc.
See the abbey island as the tide comes in.
April to June and September to October for most regions. July and August suit the coast, and December to April is ski season.
Yes, the Eurostar reaches Paris in around two hours twenty minutes, with fast connections south.
Very. Villas with pools, beaches and easy travel make it a family favourite.
Yes, in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, including cellars not usually open to visitors.
pair it with
A wild Atlantic coast, castle hotels and some of the friendliest pubs you'll ever find.
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Scottish estates, English country houses and London's theatres, galleries and restaurants.
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A glamorous corner of the Riviera, best combined with the villages and beaches nearby.
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