Île-de-France
Travelling in France
France is as much about its great cities as its regions. Choose a city below to find the right area to stay, practical guides and booking tools.
Book in France
- FlightsCompare
- HotelsBooking.com (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- Car hireAutoEurope (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- eSIMCompare
- ToursTiqets (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- AirportWelcome Pickups (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- LuggageRadical Storage (partner link, opens in a new tab)
- Flight delayAirHelp (partner link, opens in a new tab)
Essentials in France
- Currency
- EUR
- European Union
- Yes (“roam like at home” for EU mobile plans)
- Emergency
- 112 (européen) · 15 SAMU · 17 police · 18 pompiers
Key cities
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lyon
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Marseille
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux
Grand Est
Strasbourg
Planning your trip in France
Guides
Renting a campervan or motorhome in France: the guide
Campervan or motorhome, peer-to-peer or professional rental, licence, where to sleep, itineraries: everything for a van road trip in France.
Guides
Concerts, festivals and shows in France: booking tickets
Big summer festivals, concerts, theatre, sport: when to go, where to buy official tickets and how to avoid resale scams.
Guides
Skiing in France: resorts, equipment rental and lift passes
Choosing a resort, renting skis and snowboards for less, buying lift passes, getting there by train or car: the guide to skiing in France.
Practical info
Trains and buses in France: TGV, OUIGO, TER and how to book
TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Intercités, TER, long-distance buses: how to get around France by train or bus, and where to book at the best price.
Practical info
Travel packing checklist: what to bring, what to buy
Cabin bag, adapter, power bank, toiletries, documents: the complete travel packing checklist, by type of trip and traveller.
Comparisons
Internet in France: eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
How to get online in France depending on where you live: EU roaming, travel eSIM or French prepaid SIM. Pros, limits and tips.
Guides
Travelling in France: the complete guide to plan your trip
When to go, entry requirements, transport, where to stay, budget, Internet, money: everything you need to plan a trip to France.
Where to stay
Where to stay in France: the best cities and neighbourhoods
Which city and neighbourhood to stay in France for your travel style: Paris, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, plus our tips.