Cheap flights France

Airports in France

France is one of the most popular holiday destinations in France. The south of France in particular is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world every year. France is easily accessible by car and train. The country also has a number of excellent airports. Paris airport is by far the busiest airport. But also in the south we find a number of (smaller) airports that are perfect for a holiday on the French coast. In the table below you will find information about the largest airports in France.

Where to book flight tickets to France?

Are you looking for a cheap flight to France? There are numerous providers on the internet where you can book cheap flights to France. But what is a user-friendly, reliable and affordable provider? Below you will find our top 5.

1. Airfrance: France’s airline with great deals
2. Skyscanner: great way to compare the best deals to France
3. Vuling: cheap flights, especially to Paris
4. Momondo.com: user friendly website to compare airplane tickets
5. CheapoAir.com: Low Airfare Tickets from 500 Airlines

The best places to visit in France

Go around the country and you will find hidden gems on the countryside, wonderful little seaside restaurants with oysters to die for, architecture that will leave you speechless and artwork that makes you understand why France has always been number one in world of art. Below you find the best sights in France!

1. Paris

Not only is Paris the capital of romance and home to Disney World, it is also the home of one of the worlds most famous landmarks; the Eiffel Tower! Paris is nice any time of year, but spring is by far the most beautiful season to visit, with the blooming trees lining the canals, the parks green and lush, inviting the visitors for a romantic stroll.

Despite being home of one of the worlds most famous landmarks, Paris has much more to offer. If you are an arts fan, the Louvre is a must visit! If you don’t want to enter the museum the buildings are impressing enough from the outside! The classic old architecture in combination with the new glass pyramids that are gathered in the courtyard really is a sight not to miss.

Take a stroll down to the river to see the romantic bridges covered in padlocks put there by lovers from all over the world, Pont Neuf and Pont des Arts. Along the river you will also find the world famous cathedral Notre Dam.

To get a marvelous view of the city go up to the hill to the majestic fairytale like building of Sacre-Coer on top of the green hill! To get there you will pass through the most romantic and picturesque neighbourhood of Montmartre, where cheese stores, bakeries and restaurants tempt your taste buds along the way.

2. Finistere

When in Finistere, meaning the end of the world, in Bretagne, you are in for a treat of natural beauty and interesting sites to visit! How about visiting the ruins of for example a 5th century abbey like Landévennec Abbaye? If you have an urge for even more ancient stones Finistere is the right place, for here you can find the fabulous Stonehenge-like formations that are well worth a visit and will bring you back in time to the megalithic era 4500 years BC.

France is famous for its marvelous kitchen, and Finistere is no exception to that rule! Typical treats from the area, except for great fish and seafood along the coast is the Crêpe.
FInistere is the perfect place to sit down in some wild garden, enjoying a Crêpe Suzette (Sweet Crêpe) or a salty one with sausage and all kinds of veggies if you are hungry. No meal in France goes unaccompanied by a great drink of some sort and in Finistere the Cider is the number one drink with your savory Crêpe. Enjoy!

3. Provence

In the south of France, close to the border of Spain you will find one of the most beautiful regions you have ever set foot in. Provence is famous for its natural beauty and artistic splendor and makes its visitors come back time after time.

4. Dignes

Dignes is like a town taken out of an Agatha Christie novel, with its little train puffing up the hillside from Nice to Dignes. The scenery is spectacular and surely one of the most breath taking in France! Dignes itself is one of the places in Provence famous for its lavender fields, and those are definitely a sigh for sore eyes.
In August Dignes celebrates the harvest of lavender with a several-day-long festival that brings the town alive! Dignes is also a place where thermal baths has a long tradition. Try the spas with mud massages and feel your skin rejuvenate.

5. Cassis

This gem in Provence might not be as famous as St Tropez, Cannes or Nice but Cassis has a lot to offer and just like St Tropez the beach is just wonderful and so is the old town itself. This old fishing port boosts medieval building and pastel houses so typical for Provence. Check out the romantic coves and little bays where you can find your own spot for sunbathing.

6. Marseilles

Compared to other little romantic towns in Provence Marseille is a big and noisy city that might not seem that charming at a first glance. What you shouldn’t miss though is going to the Vieux Port area to go shopping for products from all over Provence and fresh food from Marseilles’ local farmers and fishermen.

When in Marseille do like the French: go for a glass of wine in any of the nice bars or restaurants, or try the local delicious bouillabaisse, the fish soup that if famous far across the borders of Marseille and Provence.

7. Bordeaux

When hearing Bordeaux most people think of the wine from the region. And there is a reason, or several, for the fame of the wine; try it and you will see! But visiting Bordeaux isn’t only about drinking local wine of course, the UNESCO world heritage city of Bordeaux is a wonderful place to really enjoy 18th century architecture, to stroll along the cobblestoned streets and just enjoy the beauty.

On Sunday mornings there is a seafood and fish market along the quay that would make any other fish market jealous. Try some French mussels in white wine and garlic, with some chilled white wine from the region of Bordeaux of course. Speaking of which; a visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux is a must, there are several different wine producers open to the public where you get to know more about the history of the wine and the traditions.

Don’t miss driving along the wide stretched coast of Bordeaux; Cote d’Argant (the silver coast). This place is Europes’s surf Mecca and attracts hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts each year.

8. Cannes

What everyone knows about Cannes is that each year in May it hosts the film festival of Cannes. If you are in Cannes any other time of year, don’t worry! You will find other attractive sides to the city, such as checking out the castle ruins and the monastery for example.

The city of Cannes is rich in old beautiful town houses, and really nice restaurants and cafes. The picturesque bay is a perfect place to peacefully have a glass of wine overlooking the small islands and contemplate the serenity of a day in Cannes outside film festival weeks.

9. Nice

Nice, probably the most famous place to see and be seen in France has more to offer than fancy private beaches, expensive drinks and exclusive parties.

Why not get an update on Frances most famous artists and painters of all time by visiting a museum when you are done perfecting your tan? Start by visiting the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain where you will get the classic and more modern collection presented to you in a fabulous way.
Nice also offers Galerie Jean Renoir showing young local talent, while the Musée Matisse is specialized in that artists work. If art isn’t your cup of tea, maybe Nice can provide you with another special experience? Try the chocolate massage at La Bulle d’Isis SPA, guaranteed one of the more outstanding and extravagant things to do when in Nice.