Travel France - French Travel Information

Learning a bit of French before you travel to France will make your trip a lot more enjoyable and less stressful - for everyone.

In 2010, I spent three months traveling all the way around the French border, visiting - among many other places - the six corners of the Hexagon. Follow along with my map - click any icon to read my article and see photos of that place.

Read my two-part description of how to visit a French town à la LKL. Each article is in French followed by the English translation.

France is divided into 26 régions, which are further divided into départements.

What is your favorite French city or town? Share your stories and photos.

They're not the same as in the US, so read this to find out what to expect.

Share your stories of why and how you were able to live in France, or live vicariously by reading others'.

Many people dream of living and possibly working in France, but not many succeed in actually doing it. Just what is it that makes it so difficult to live and work in France?

If you want to live in France for an extended period of time, you need a visa de long séjour and carte de séjour. This article explains everything I know about the process.

Reading the menu in a French restaurant can be a little tricky, and not just due to language difficulties. There may be important differences between restaurants in France and in your own country, including what food is offered and how it is prepared. Here are some terms and tips to help you find your way around a French menu.

Can vegetarians hope to survive in France?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... except when it comes to the attractiveness of French towns.

Here is a collection of useful books for anyone traveling to France. In addition to the guide books you would expect from such a list, a phrase book and two audio books are also included.

Cute little wordless signs are often found in French villages.

Paris, Rouen, Chartres, Tours, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence....

You've probably seen dozens of travel and grammar books; what about the human side of learning French and visiting France? There are some great books - humorous yet helpful, fun but not frivolous. Here's my favorite non-fiction on French and France.

Article about a twinning trip between Burnley, England and Vitry-sur-Seine, France with some lovely photos.

Find the perfect little nook for your romantic getaway, from the About.com guide to honeymoons.

About.com guide to France for Visitors has everything you need to know about traveling to and within France.

Travel à la française - search for bike tours by region.

Quarterly newsletter about where to go, how to get there, and what to do in France.

Over 450 homes to rent in France, as well as vacation activities and a real estate section.

Holiday Cottage Owners Group maintains this site so that you can find a French home for rent.

If you're moving to France temporarily, you might consider saving some money by trading homes. Listed by region.

Symboles de France regroupe des châteaux et hôtels de charme, monuments historiques, et sites culturels en France (et d'autres pays). L'ensemble des hôtels 3* et 4* propose une visite culturelle, et présente une architecture typique, témoin de l'histoire.

Extensive directory of French hotel reservation sites.

Search, in French or English, for a place to stay in France, Belgium, or Québec with this index to B&Bs, hotels, camping sites, and every other kind of accommodation.

Helpful information from the French Embassy for people moving to France.

Information about passports, visas, customs, etc. for visitors to France