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Annecy
A clear Alpine lake, canal-lined old town and mountains made for paragliding and cycling.
Nature & hiking✈️ 2h5 to 7 nights£££
BEST TIMEJUN–SEP
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Holidays in France
Mountains, lakes, islands and Paris. Here's where to go on holiday in France, how long to stay and the best time to visit.
Holidays in France: 5 guides
🇫🇷 FRANCE
Chamonix
Skiing under Mont Blanc in winter, cable cars and glaciers in summer.
Skiing✈️ 2h7 nights£££
BEST TIMEJAN–MAR, JUL–AUG
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Corsica
Mountains that drop straight into clear sea, hilltop villages and beaches that feel more Caribbean than French.
Beach✈️ 3h7 to 10 nights£££
BEST TIMEJUN, SEP
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Dordogne
Castles on cliffs, canoes on a slow green river and prehistoric cave paintings.
Nature & hiking✈️ 2h7 to 10 nights££
BEST TIMEJUN–JUL, SEP
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Paris
Eiffel Tower picnics, carousels and Disneyland down the line, all a train ride from London.
City break✈️ 1h3 to 5 nights£££
BEST TIMEAPR–JUN, SEP
When to go
Where's at its best in each month of the year.
Holidays in France: common questions
What is the best time to visit France?
Late spring to early autumn suits most of France. Chamonix is also a ski resort in winter.
Where in France is good for the outdoors?
Annecy and Chamonix for lakes and mountains, Corsica for beaches and hiking, and the Dordogne for canoeing and castles.
How long do you need in Paris?
Three to five nights covers the big sights at an easy pace.
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