Tag Archives: France

French cities have been rocked by violent protests in recent days. Here’s what you need to know about transport and curfews. Days of riots across France have left some holidaymakers feeling unsure about their upcoming trips to the country. Since the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a police traffic stop …

Be it hammering down heart-thumping blacks in the ice-blue shadow of Mont Blanc, ski-touring beneath glistening saw-chiseled peaks or tree skiing through picture-book forests, France sports an unrivaled variety of skiing – for all abilities, styles and budgets. The winter ski season in the blockbuster French Alps, quieter Pyrenees and low-key Jura …

France may be known for its cultural and culinary delights, but don’t forget about the great outdoors. The country smoulders with natural beauty, from mountain ranges and canyons to startling stretches of coast. These stunning spots will make you want to tumble down giant sand dunes and feel the cool spray of waterfalls …

FRANCE is to welcome fully vaccinated Brits from June 9, without having to quarantine on arrival. Brits with just one jab will still have to quarantine for seven days when entering the country. It comes just days after president Emmanuel Macron announced only French or EU nationals would be able to enter …

Entering France from nearby countries is usually a breeze – no border checkpoints and no customs – thanks to the Schengen Agreement, signed by all of France’s neighbors (except the UK, the Channel Islands and Andorra). Things aren’t always so straightforward if you’re traveling from outside the Schengen area or planning to …

Public transportation between cities in France is comfortable, quick, usually reliable and reasonably priced. Travel within départements (regions), is handled by a combination of short-haul trains, SNCF buses and public bus companies and can be patchy, especially in rural areas. Driving is the simplest way to get around France, but a car is a liability in …

American visitors who have been vaccinated may get to enjoy France’s culture, gastronomy and natural assets this summer as the country works on plans to reopen tourism. President Emmanuel Macron said that the country’s lockdown should start easing from early May, and officials from the French government and the White House are …

France is home to some of the best beaches in Europe. From the moody stretches of the northern coast to the wonders of Corsica and the sparkling idylls of the French Riviera there is no shortage of shores to explore and areas to uncover. Here are 12 of the greatest beaches to get you dreaming …

Climbing has become so popular it will make its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. Bouldering, one of the climbing events you’ll see in the Olympic games, is when people climb to heights of 20ft or less without ropes or harnesses (safety mats are often used). Climb any higher without wearing …

City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise… Paris has many different guises. And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes at a premium, the French capital can also be a cheap date. Whether you go weak at the knees for soaring church spires or want to rub elbows at …