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Best time to go
May, June and September give warm days without the August crush, when the French take their own holidays. The Alps shine in winter for skiing; the Riviera is at its best in early summer.
Top places
Things to do
Paris and art
- The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Seine
- Cafe terraces in Montmartre
- Versailles on a day trip
Coast and countryside
- Beaches and old towns on the Riviera
- Lavender and villages of Provence
- Mont Saint-Michel rising from the bay
Alps and nature
- Hiking and skiing around Chamonix
- Gorges and rivers of the Ardeche
- Volcano country in the Auvergne
Wine and food
- Tastings in Bordeaux and Burgundy
- Cheese, baguettes and patisserie
- Long Provencal market lunches
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $25 to $45 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $75 to $140 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $160 to $300 |
| Meals, per day | $30 to $65 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
The TGV high-speed network connects cities in a few hours; a car suits Provence and the wine regions. Paris is best by metro and on foot.
How many people visit
International arrivals to France over the most recent years with data, roughly number 1 of 33 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Paris
- Languages
- French
- Population
- 68.7 million (2025)
- Area
- 551,695 km² (213,011 mi²)
- Calling code
- +33
- Region
- Western Europe
Travelling solo in France
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a France trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Keep an eye on bags around Paris stations and tourist hotspots.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to France with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for France?
Make a free profile and add your France trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to France you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit France?
May, June and September give warm days without the August crush, when the French take their own holidays. The Alps shine in winter for skiing; the Riviera is at its best in early summer.
How much does a day in France cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $25 to $45; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $75 to $140; mid-range hotel, per night: $160 to $300; meals, per day: $30 to $65. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is France good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a France trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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