France Guide -- National Geographic

Paris's ubiquitous cafes provide front-row seats for the city's charms.

Photograph by Steven Greaves, My Shot

World Heritage Guide

Versailles

This former home of French kings epitomizes royal elegance in the style of Old Europe. Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Versailles, a World Heritage site in France.

Photo Gallery: Europe's Best Small Ports

Set sail for six of Europe's harbor towns in Malta, Norway, France, Estonia, Poland, and Croatia.
Best Trips 2013

From Marseilles to Quito, Ravenna to Memphis, 20 wildly diverse places make our wanderlust list for the new year.
Marseille's Melting Pot

As more European countries become nations of immigrants, is the multicultural city of Marseille a vision of the future?
Under Paris

Getting there? It involves manholes and endless ladders. What to wear? Miner’s helmets are good. What to do? Work, party, paint—or just explore the dark web of tunnels.
The Longest Sunday

Paris in August forgoes its bustle for a month-long weekend of lazy doings and simple diversions.

Inside France: Normandy, Paris, and Provence

Experience the history and culture of France on a 10-day journey through three fascinating regions: the emerald hills of Normandy; the heart of Paris, and the pastel-colored towns of sunny Provence.