Rucksack's travel guide
France
10 things you shouldn't miss
- Watch The Eiffel Tower when it sparkles like a diamond in the evening
- Eat freshly made oysters in the harbour Honfleur
- Stroll around the floral splendor in Dollsöta Colmar
- Visit the cheese towns and farm shops in Normandy
- Wander in French Alps in autumn colors
- Jump into the turquoise sea on Corsica
- Amazed by our history at the WW2 memorials in Normandy
- Drive through blooming lavender fields in Provence
- See France through the Impressionists at the Musée d'Orsay i Paris
- Marvel at the opulence of Palace of Versailles
FAQ
Food
France is a real paradise for those who like food, cheese and wine, and you won't find the best food at the Michelin restaurants, but at the small (and affordable) neighborhood restaurants where the locals hang out.
tolls
Many motorways have tolls, don't forget to budget for these. They can easily amount to a few hundred Norwegian kroner per day.
Dog friendly
France is incredibly dog-friendly and we did not come across a single restaurant or shop (except grocery stores) where the dog was not allowed inside. Michelin restaurant, bar or hotel - the dog was always more than welcome.
Shops and museum
Sundays are a day of rest and in smaller towns most everything is closed - including grocery stores. If you are renting a house, do not schedule your arrival day for a Sunday. Toilet paper can be hard to come by. Museums are closed on Mondays and often need to be booked in advance. Expect the Louvre to be fully booked at least a month in advance.
Eat out
In France, you eat lunch between 12-14pm and dinner after 20pm. If you want to get a table at a popular restaurant - book at 18pm. Then there is almost always room. And remember, there is no such thing as a "quick lunch" in France.
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