Cheese, wine, repeat. hiking in the french alps. biking in the vineyards.
France
Quick Overview
PLACES VISITED
Paris
Champagne
Burgundy
Chamonix
Lyon
WHERE TO STAY
Paris: Hôtel Fougère
Champagne: Le 25 bis
Burgundy: La Maison de Pommard
Chamonix: Hôtel Mont-Blanc or Airbnb
Lyon: Hôtel de l’Abbaye Lyon
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Shoulder seasons: April/May and September/October
July- August: higher prices/crowds
Late June/July: lavender fields in Provence
August: most French shops are closed
HOW TO GET AROUND
Rent a car with SixtÂ
LANGUAGE
French
currency
Euro
Who Will Love France
Wine lovers. Too many wine regions, too little time. Our favs are Champagne and Burgundy.
Foodies. 500+ cheese varieties. Better start tasting. Most restaurants with a Michelin star.Â
Hikers. The French Alps might have the most beautiful hiking in the world.
Bikers. Vineyards? Stuffing your mouth with creamy cheese? Welcome to Burgundy.
Beachgoers. There’s a reason why the wealthy make the French Riveria their playground.Â
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