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Guide to France guidebooks

Graham Hill - November 12, 2022

A vibrant Christmas market at dusk features festive lights, colorful illuminated buildings, a white Christmas tree, wooden stalls, a carousel, and a nativity scene. Crowds browse the stalls, capturing the magic of Christmas in France during the festive season.

Why you should spend Christmas in France

A bright red emergency rescue vehicle, part of the French emergency services, with yellow and red chevrons is parked outside a brick building. The side reads Véhicule de Secours et d’Assistance aux Victimes; green trees stand under the sunny sky.

French Emergency Numbers

Ornate restaurant interior with arched doorways, golden decorations, and classical paintings evoke the elegance of France. Warm lighting from chandeliers reflects on mirrored surfaces and set tables, creating a luxurious, historic ambiance for any first time visitor.

France First Time Visitor Guide

A small white houseboat and a blue rowboat float on a narrow canal beside an old stone arch bridge in France. A person stands on the houseboat as sunlight shines, with green trees and a rustic stone building in the background.

Le long du canal…

A stone arch bridge spans a calm river at sunset in France, with warm light reflecting on the water. Lush green trees frame the scene, making it an idyllic view often admired on a luxury barge tour through this tranquil countryside.

Luxury Barge Tour in France

LeFrancophile Editors - March 14, 2017 0

Eight bottles of Alsace wine stand in a row on a wooden surface. A small bunch of red grapes and two yellow leaves sit in front, with a scenic French vineyard stretching into the distance—perfect for a luxury canal barge river cruise experience.

Visit France Aboard a Luxury Canal Barge or in a River...

P. B. - May 9, 2002 0

A grand, well-lit chateau evokes the charm of Hôtels Particuliers, with large windows and elegant architecture. Cars are parked in front, while luxury accommodation is framed by yellow-green bushes and trees beneath the twilight sky.

Les Hôtels Particuliers

Angèle Laubignat - September 29, 1996 0

Recommended Reading

The church at Talmont on the sea wall seen from a distance jutting out into Gironde Estuary

Talmont-sur-Gironde: The Flower-Filled Bastide of the Gironde

Graham Hill - February 13, 2026 0

Discover Talmont-sur-Gironde, a picturesque "Plus Beaux Villages de France" famous for its Romanesque church, flowered bastide streets, and stunning views over the Gironde estuary.

panoramic view of Royan

ROYAN: The Pearl of the Atlantic

February 13, 2026

Charles Aznavour en blazer et chemise noire, debout à côté d'un portrait sur un chevalet. Un autoportrait de Jenny Batlay. Le fond est bleu ciel avec une lumière dorée. Jenny porte un haut rouge et blanc et regarde vers le bas et légèrement vers sa gauche avec de grands yeux vert foncé expressifs.

Remembering Jenny Batlay: The Luminary Who Painted Stars and Wrote with...

December 27, 2025

A round stone gatehouse with two cylindrical towers and an arched entryway stands beside a calm river in Cognac; historic buildings with tiled roofs are in the background, and a few pedestrians walk along the riverside path under a clear sky.

Unlock the Secrets of Cognac’s Cultural Tapestry

August 20, 2023

Nighttime photo of the L’Arlequin cinema’s entrance. Its name glows in blue neon above the door. Posters for the 2023 Nigerian Cinema Festival, Nollywood Week, and French films are visible in the glass below. The building appears gold-toned.

Enchanté Cinéma: Unveiling the Must See French Films of 2022 and...

August 19, 2023

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