Patchwork of French regional landscapes from above, green forests, yellow fields, blue rivers, deep aerial shadows

Discover France
region by region

Eight distinct regions, each with its own language of light, food, and landscape. Where will your France begin?

Colourful Alsatian half-timbered houses along canal, flower boxes, morning light, cobblestone
North-East France

Alsace

Half-timbered villages and Grand Cru wines

Best seasonMay–Jun, Dec

Climate: Continental, warm summers, cold winters

Top Experiences
Christmas markets in ColmarRoute des Vins cyclingStrasbourg old town
Local Food & Drink
Choucroute garnieFlammekuecheRiesling wineKugelhopf cake
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Wild Breton Atlantic coastline with dramatic cliffs, grey-blue ocean, overcast dramatic sky
North-West France

Bretagne

Wild Atlantic coasts and Celtic soul

Best seasonJun–Aug

Climate: Oceanic, mild and often misty

Top Experiences
Pointe du Raz cliff walksCarnac standing stonesÎle de Bréhat boat trip
Local Food & Drink
Galettes de sarrasinHomard bretonKouign-amannMuscadet wine
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Burgundy vineyard rows in autumn gold, stone village church spire, warm harvest light
Central-East France

Bourgogne

Pinot Noir, Chablis and Romanesque abbeys

Best seasonSep–Oct

Climate: Semi-continental, warm summers

Top Experiences
Côte de Nuits wine roadVézelay abbey pilgrimageCanal de Bourgogne barge
Local Food & Drink
Boeuf bourguignonEscargots de BourgogneÉpoisses cheeseCrémant de Bourgogne
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Périgord rustic market with truffles and foie gras, warm indoor market light, rich dark tones
South-West France

Périgord

Truffles, foie gras and prehistoric wonders

Best seasonNov–Feb (truffles), Apr–Jun

Climate: Oceanic-continental, mild

Top Experiences
Truffle hunting with dogsLascaux prehistoric cavesSarlat medieval market
Local Food & Drink
Truffe noireFoie grasConfit de canardNoix du Périgord
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Endless purple lavender rows under bright blue Provençal sky, stone farmhouse in distance
South-East France

Provence

Lavender, rosé and sun-bleached stone

Best seasonJun–Jul (lavender), Apr–May

Climate: Mediterranean, hot dry summers

Top Experiences
Sénanque Abbey lavenderLes Baux-de-ProvenceAix-en-Provence market
Local Food & Drink
BouillabaisseRatatouilleRosé de ProvenceTapenade
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Loire Valley château reflected in calm river, golden afternoon light, manicured gardens
Central-West France

Loire Valley

Royal châteaux and the garden of France

Best seasonApr–Jun, Sep

Climate: Oceanic, mild and pleasant

Top Experiences
Château de ChambordHot air balloon at dawnCave wine cellar tasting
Local Food & Drink
Rillettes de ToursTarte TatinMuscadetChèvre cheese
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Basque country red-shuttered white houses on green hillside, Atlantic coast visible in distance
South-West, Atlantic

Pays Basque

Ancient culture between mountain and ocean

Best seasonJun–Sep

Climate: Oceanic, mild and green

Top Experiences
Bayonne old quarterSaint-Jean-de-Luz fishing portEspelette pepper harvest
Local Food & Drink
PiperadeAxoa de veauGâteau BasqueIrouléguy wine
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Ancient volcanic Auvergne landscape, green rolling hills, dramatic cloud shadows, wild meadows
Central France

Auvergne

Volcanic landscapes and ancient cheeses

Best seasonMay–Sep

Climate: Mountain continental, dramatic weather

Top Experiences
Puy de Dôme volcano summitGorges de la TruyèreSalers village wander
Local Food & Drink
AligotTruffadeSaint-Nectaire cheeseCantal cheese
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