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France holidays, city breaks and unforgettable road trips

Your French escape starts here.

Turn one country into Paris weekends, Mediterranean coastlines, Alpine roads, fairytale villages and a France holiday built completely around you.

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France road trips

Scenic drives and complete touring routes, with the worthwhile stops brought together in one place.

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Walks in France

Mapped walking routes with practical details, highlights and everything needed to plan the day.

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One country, several completely different holidays

France can be a city break, a summer escape or the road trip of a lifetime.

Choose one brilliant base or join several regions together. Paris works beautifully for a short break, the Riviera brings sunshine and sea, while Provence, the Alps, Normandy and the Loire Valley reward a slower journey.

Easy city breaksParis, Lyon, Bordeaux and Strasbourg
Sun-soaked coastNice, Cannes, Antibes and the Riviera
Wonderful road tripsVillages, vineyards, mountains and coast
Travel your wayFly, take the train, ferry or drive
Begin with a beautiful idea

Two French escapes worth building a trip around.

Start with the kind of holiday you fancy, then choose dates, accommodation and extras. A destination-wide search keeps the idea alive even when one particular hotel is full.

Choose your trip style

Four easy ways to make France yours.

France is big enough to feel completely new each time. Pick one shape that suits your time and budget, or use it as the beginning of a much longer adventure.

01 / CITY

A Paris mini break

Join landmarks, cafe terraces, galleries, markets and memorable evenings without needing a car.

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02 / COAST

A French Riviera escape

Mix Nice, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco and smaller coastal towns by train, boat or scenic road.

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03 / ROAD

A fairytale village road trip

Follow medieval streets, vineyard landscapes, Alpine lakes and southern villages at your own pace.

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04 / RAIL

A France-by-train adventure

Begin in Paris, continue to Strasbourg or Lyon, then sweep towards Provence, the Alps or the Riviera.

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Look what can be possible

Could a French escape really start from around £172pp?

Yes. Selected three-night flight-and-hotel breaks were appearing from below £300pp when checked. Treat these as inspiration rather than a fixed promise, then compare your own dates and departure airport for the live total.

Classic city break

Paris

£172 pp example

Three nights with flights in the example search, giving you a practical base for neighbourhood walks, museums and evenings beside the Seine.

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Riviera sunshine

Cote d’Azur

£295 pp example

A three-night flight-and-hotel example on the French Riviera, with beaches, old towns and rail trips between Nice, Antibes and Cannes.

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Village and coast escape

La Colle-sur-Loup

£262 pp example

Three nights with flights in the example search, using a characterful village base within reach of Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Riviera coast.

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A rail-first alternative

London to Paris rail fares were showing from £39 each way

That lowest fare is for the train only, on selected services and subject to the rail provider’s conditions. Add a wider Paris stay search, then continue by rail to Strasbourg, Lyon, Bordeaux or Provence if you want to turn a city break into a bigger journey.

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Book the whole holiday, or build it your way.

Choose a flight-and-hotel option for simplicity, or compare each part separately when rail travel, a ferry crossing or a multi-region road trip gives you a better holiday.

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Search flight-and-hotel options together, then check luggage, transfers, local taxes and financial protection before booking.

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Find the right base

Compare places to stay across France.

Search the whole destination rather than relying on one property. If a hotel is full, the wider city or region can still reveal apartments, countryside stays and nearby alternatives for your dates.

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Fresh from France

Latest guides and adventures in France.

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A 14‑Day Interrail Journey Through Europe

This two‑week Interrail journey begins and ends in London, sweeping through France, Switzerland, Italy and the Riviera before looping back home. It’s a route that blends scenic railways, lakeside towns,…

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A ready-made French road trip

Follow some of France’s most beautiful towns and villages.

Our Fairytale French Road Trip joins Alpine scenery, medieval streets, riverside stops and characterful villages into one memorable route. Use it as a complete journey or borrow the section that fits your ferry crossing, flights and available time.

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Make more of the journey

Find memorable things to do in France.

Browse current museum tickets, food tours, boat trips, vineyard experiences, guided walks and day tours, then check cancellation terms and meeting details before booking.

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Where will you explore next?

France connects beautifully with Alpine scenery, Mediterranean escapes and some of Europe’s easiest city breaks.

Italy

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Belgium

Grand squares, medieval canals, brilliant food and effortless short breaks.

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Switzerland

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