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The editorial staff of France.fr follow the trends and news of destinations to bring you stories from France that reveal its innovations and traditions revisited and make you long to (re) discover its territories.

Take the kids

A family boat trip along the Nivernais canal,…

Winding its way through an unspoilt natural landscape, Burgundy’s Nivernais canal is a haven of…

Mountain

5 typical village resorts for families

Skiing with family, arguably best in a resort with a village atmosphere, is a wonderful holiday…

Just breathe

5 ways to explore the mysteries of the Iraty…

On foot, on the back of a donkey, by bike or armed with a fishing pole, explore the Iraty Forest,…

Cycling

The trails of Burgundy by bike

Hills of vines, traversed by peaceful canals and dotted with villages rich in heritage: Burgundy…

Explore France from home

6 dreamy beaches in Basque Country

Beautiful waves, like a call to the ocean. Walk along this coastal path to enjoy this show: surf…

Explore France from home

A different kind of egg by chef Pierre Augé

Over easy, calf, scrambled, poached, omeletted—nourishing and comforting, eggs come in all forms!…

Cook with the kids

La Glacerie lemon sorbet

To us, summer means one thing: ice cream and sorbets, especially those with high quality…

The wide open spaces of France from your couch

Explore New Caledonia from your couch

While waiting to be able to travel to the other side of the world again, treat yourself to an…

5-minute guides

The 5-minute essential guide to Guérande salt

A delicate gift of the ocean, the sun, the wind and the traditional know-how of salt workers,…

See you soon

Let's share our memories of trips in France

While waiting to plan your next trip to France, let's travel down memory lane via vacation pics,…

The wide open spaces of France from your couch

The Loire as you've probably never seen it before

Discover all the beauty of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO world heritage site in all panoramas: at the…

Flight of the Green Fairy

Follow along as absinthe comes to life in the Jura

Absinthe's history is absolutely fascinating. A wildly popular drink in the 19th century, this…