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When is the best time to visit France?

Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to France depends on your preferences.

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Special
Spring begins in France
Summer begins in France
Grape harvest in France
Autumn begins in France
Grape harvest in France
Grape harvest in France
Winter begins in France
Activity
Ski season in France
Ski season in France
Ski season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Surf Season in France
Ski season in France
Wildlife
Brown bears in France
Brown bears in France
Whale watching in France
Brown bears in France
Whale watching in France
Whale watching in France
Whale watching in France
Whale watching in France
Whale watching in France
Events
Fête du Citron
Festival de Cannes
Monaco Grand Prix
Festival d'Avignon
Tour de France
Nuit Blanche
Fête des Lumières
High Season

July and August have a large turnout of European visitors. In the last weeks of July and August prices tend to rise dramatically. Reservations in hotels and restaurants must be made in a premeditated manner.

Shoulder Season

From April to June along with September is the middle season and it is the perfect occasion to visit France, with the spring present in April along with a delicious and warm climate, in the month of September, autumn begins with the harvest season.

Low Season

The low season lasts several months, from October to March, where we can find prices at least 50% lower than those of high season. October is still present in the autumn with a cool and clear weather, however, when the winter starts it is the perfect time to go to the high ski season in the mountains.r In Christmas and New Year days, tourists tend to increase, but there is not a great variation in prices. r

Your trip to France

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Your travel to France has about 13% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.

emissions
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
13%
Your flight
Climate compatible yearly CO₂ budget
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Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends. If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.

How is the weather & Climate in France?

Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.

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