France City Breaks

When most people think of a city break in France, they think of Paris, the stylish French capital and ‘City of Love’. City breaks in Paris are perfect for those in search of a romantic city break with wonderful boutique hotels, superb cuisine and romantic settings at every turn. However, Paris also has plenty to offer for those looking to enjoy a cultural city break with internationally recognised museums and galleries spread across the city. The Louvre is Paris’ most famous museum earning the title of the most visited art museum in the world with its breathtaking range of unique collections The city’s cathedrals, the Notre Dame de Paris and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur are two of the city’s other most famous attractions. The iconic Eiffel Tower is a must for anyone on a city break in Paris with its unrivalled views of the city and beyond.    

 

Just slightly inland of the northern coast, Lille is a great option for weekend city breaks in France with direct access by Eurostar from the UK making it one of the country’s most convenient city break destinations. The relaxed atmosphere of Lille will have you feeling like you’ve been away for weeks after a city break here. Alternatively, for a longer city break you can head further south to the city of Lyon; a great choice for historic city breaks with its impressive UNESCO World Heritage listing and many interesting sights. The Dordogne region in south-west France is also a popular city break destination. Bordeaux is also home to an attractive UNESCO World Heritage old town and it internationally renowned for its excellent wine produce making the perfect addition to any city break in France.

 

Coastal city breaks in southern France involve a slightly longer flight from the UK but those willing to make the extra journey will be rewarded with a selection of enticing city break destinations and great weather. Marseille on the Mediterranean coast is ideal for shopping city breaks close to the stunning shoreline whilst Cannes on the nearby Cote d’Azur is well-known for its opulence and annual international film festival attracting a regular influx of visitors. Alternatively, Perpignan, situated near the Spanish border enjoys a superb Mediterranean climate and is perfect for relaxing city breaks in France with excellent seafood and evening entertainment on offer throughout the year.