France Things to Do

If you’ve been to any major city during a festival or city-wide event, you know that it can take over the streets. But the Formula 1® Monaco Grand Prix literally takes over the hairpin turns of the streets along the port, with thousands of spectators watching and cheering in grandstands set up on the course. So, how can you get in on the action? We’ll tell you.

The Grandes Randonnées (GR) of France is a network of hiking trails that allow walking enthusiasts to see the country while enjoying the great outdoors. They’re safe, well-marked, and worth sidetracking your itinerary for a long-distance walk through some of the most gorgeous scenery you’ve ever seen.

No, we didn’t make a mistake with that photo – when visiting the Arènes de Nîmes in the South of France, you’ll find this Roman-era arena that is definitely worth a visit. Let’s find out why!

Tourists may cite Grenoble‘s famous cable cars as the best thing to do in town, but the Grenoble Jazz Festival has been bringing the hottest jazz music to the Rhône-Alpes region of France since 1973, which means it’s top on every cool cat’s list.

Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, is a world-renowned ski resort town and one of the top destinations in France for skiers. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your next ski holiday in France, even if you’re coming from Italy or Switzerland!

Bonne Année! As you could imagine, the country that invented Champagne knows how to party, and New Year’s Eve is the ultimate celebration. From gathering with thousands in Paris to traipsing through a vineyard in Perpignan, here are the top spots in France to experience the Réveillon de Saint-Sylvestre and ring in the new year.