France

France seduces travelers with its alluring culture, woven around cafe terraces, village square markets, and laced-curtain bistros with their “dish of the day” chalked on their board. Rich in world-class art and architecture, it’s fun and experimental culinary, and outdoor activities.

Destination in a Nutshell

543,940 km²

Area

67.75 million

Populations

Paris

Capital

Quick Facts

There are up to 1200 varieties of cheese made in France which weigh around 1 billion tonnes.
Europe’s highest mountain is Mont Blanc in the French Alps
The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world
France produced the most expensive bottle of wine in the world
The French eat around 30,000 tons of snails a year
Currency: Euro
Language: French
Time zone: GMT +2

Best Time to Visit:

Shoulder Season: March To June or September to October

April - June, or the spring season, and October to November, the fall season, is the best time to visit France if you wish to avoid the crowds and get cheaper hotel rates.

High Season: July to September

Summer is the best weather to explore the city
The city is always busy during the summer season with a lot of competition in hotels and transportation. Larger crowd and slightly higher price is to be expected

Low Season: December to February

These months are best for people who are interested in visiting the French Alps. The peaks are incredibly snowy, and this is the best time to visit France for a skiing trip.
France has good weather throughout the year. While it gets cold in the winter, it rarely snows.