France

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France is a country with which nearly any traveler has a friendship. Often dreams of the pleasures of living are shown by the endless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy.

Some come to follow the direction of the great French thinkers, authors, and musicians, or to immerse themselves in the beautiful language of the world. Others are also attracted to the country’s geological diversity, with its long coastlines, vast mountain ranges, and spectacular views of the countryside.

Besides my home country, Romania, France is probably the second on the list of places I visited the most, especially after I relocated to the Var.

France isn’t cheap, especially when compared to Romania and other countries from Eastern Europe or the Balkans. But it has a lot to offer beyond the major cities. If you go out into the countryside or to smaller towns close to popular travel destinations, you’ll see that it’s possible to discover France even while on a budget.

Speaking of the popular travel destinations in France, the major ones, in alphabetical order, are Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Paris (the capital).

skiing in france. skier standing above a cloud inversion in the French Alps at sunrise during a winter ski trip in France.

Skiing in France 2025-2026. The Ultimate Guide to the French Alps and Beyond

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Skiing in France offers some of the best Alpine terrain in Europe, from high altitude giants in the French Alps to quiet family resorts across Savoie and the Southern Alps. This guide helps you choose the best ski resorts in France, understand snow reliability, compare lift pass prices and plan a smooth France ski vacation. You learn when to go, where to stay, how to keep costs low and how to pick resorts for beginners, families or advanced skiers. Use this resource to explore the full range of French Alps skiing and build your ideal winter trip.