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The best of France — nationwide lists (2026)
The France-wide lists — the best places to visit, châteaux, villages, ski resorts and wine regions, chosen from all over the country.
Some questions are about the whole country: where to go after Paris, which château to visit, which village is worth the detour. These lists span France, and every entry says which region it is in and why it earns its place.
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All Things to DoThe 12 Best Villages in France (2026)
The best villages in France in 2026 are Gordes and Roussillon in the Luberon, Eguisheim and Riquewihr in Alsace, Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in …
Read the list France · Ski ResortsThe 13 Best Ski Resorts in France (2026)
The best ski resorts in France for the 2026–27 season are Val d'Isère and Tignes for snow-sure skiing on the Espace Killy, Courchevel and Val Thorens …
Read the list France · MuseumsThe 12 Best Museums in France (2026)
The best museums in France in 2026 are the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the Louvre-Lens and Centre Pompidou-Metz in the north and east, the …
Read the list France · Historic SitesThe 11 Best Historic Sites in France (2026)
The best historic sites in France in 2026 are the Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel, the D-Day beaches and Normandy American Cemetery, the walle…
Read the list France · Christmas MarketsThe 12 Best Christmas Markets in France (2026)
The best Christmas markets in France in 2026 are Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik (November 27 to December 24), Colmar's markets in the old town and Li…
Read the list France · BeachesThe 12 Best Beaches in France (2026)
The best beaches in France in 2026 are Palombaggia and Saleccia in Corsica for turquoise water, Pampelonne near Saint-Tropez for beach clubs, the Plag…
Read the list France · Places to VisitThe 12 Best Places to Visit in France (2026)
The best places to visit in France in 2026 are Paris, Provence, Nice and the French Riviera, Mont-Saint-Michel and the Loire Valley's châteaux. Add Ly…
Read the list France · ChâteauxThe 12 Best Châteaux in France (2026)
The best châteaux in France to visit in 2026 are Versailles, Chambord, Chenonceau, Fontainebleau and Chantilly. In the Loire Valley add Amboise, Villa…
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