Do Indian travellers need a visa for France?

Yes. Indian citizens need a Schengen visa, applied for through a French visa centre. Apply well ahead of your dates and check the latest requirements.

How many days do I need?

Eight days covers Paris, the Loire and the Riviera comfortably. Six works for Paris and one region, and ten adds Provence and the Alps.

What is the best time to visit?

April to June and September to October are the most pleasant. July brings lavender, and winter is quiet and festive in Paris.

Is France good for first-time Europe travellers?

Yes. Trains are fast, the sights are iconic and English is widely understood in tourist areas.

How do we get around?

By high-speed train between regions and private transfers for villages and chateaux. We book it all.

What is the flight time from India?

Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Paris take around eight to nine hours.

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Where lunch is a ceremony and every village has a bakery.

Paris at golden hour, chateaux along the Loire, lavender in bloom and a long lunch with a view of the sea. Poke around, we do not mind.

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Paris The city of light Mont Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel An abbey on the sea Provence

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Chamonix & the Alps Mont Blanc views Bordeaux

Bordeaux Wine country Loire Valley

Loire Valley Chateaux and vineyards

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Paris · Mont Saint-Michel · Provence · Chamonix & the Alps · Bordeaux · Loire Valley

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Chateaux, cheese and the Seine. You just show up.

Seine cruiseWine tastingChateau day

Etiquette

A six-tip crash course

1Say bonjour

2Dress smartly

3Table manners

Best time to go

There is no bad season

SpringApr – Jun

SummerJul – Sep

Autumn & winterOct – Mar

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