TOURISM · FRANCE

What to visit in France?

108 cities · 2009+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.

The country

In 2025, France welcomed 102 million international tourists and remains the world's leading tourist destination. On 1 January 2025, Île-de-France, the Paris region, had 12.45 million inhabitants.

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Before you go

When to go

The climate of mainland France is temperate, dominated by Atlantic winds, but it varies with latitude, altitude, distance from the sea and position relative to the three main mountain ranges, the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Alps. In Brittany and Lower Normandy, the oceanic climate is mild and fairly rainy, especially in winter; in the Paris Basin, the gap between winter and summer grows the further you are from the sea; in the north-east, summers are hot and winters often harsh, with frost and snow even on the plains; in Corsica and the south-east, winters are mild and summers hot, with heavy rain in spring and autumn. There are about 50 rainy days a year near the Mediterranean, and more than 150 at altitude.

In the mountains, the large high-altitude ski areas open from late November, and the other resorts in December, depending on snow and weather.

Getting around

TGV trains link the main cities at high speed, and TER trains serve towns and villages in each region. Intercités night trains leave from Paris-Austerlitz, notably for Nice, Toulouse and Cerbère. OUIGO is SNCF's low-cost service; tickets are booked on the SNCF Connect app or website.

Hozy tip

In winter, before going off-piste or ski touring, check Météo-France's avalanche risk bulletin: published throughout the season for 35 massifs in the Alps, the Pyrenees and Corsica, it describes snow conditions and the risk until the following evening, on a European scale from 1 (low) to 5 (very high).

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Frequently asked questions

Visiting France, in practice

Which cities should I visit in France?

Hozy lists 108 cities in France: Aix-en-Provence, Albi, Amboise, Angers, Annecy, and more. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.

How many days should I plan in France?

A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in France. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.

When is the best season to visit France?

The climate of mainland France is temperate, dominated by Atlantic winds, but it varies with latitude, altitude, distance from the sea and position relative to the three main mountain ranges, the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Alps. In Brittany and Lower Normandy, the oceanic climate is mild and fairly rainy, especially in winter; in the Paris Basin, the gap between winter and summer grows the further you are from the sea; in the north-east, summers are hot and winters often harsh, with frost and snow even on the plains; in Corsica and the south-east, winters are mild and summers hot, with heavy rain in spring and autumn. There are about 50 rainy days a year near the Mediterranean, and more than 150 at altitude. In the mountains, the large high-altitude ski areas open from late November, and the other resorts in December, depending on snow and weather.

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