france

france

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu
three teddies — worth the journey

lyon

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu

This is the definitive stay in Lyon for those wanting history and comfort.

typically

₹38kper night

maison souquet, hotel & spa
three teddies — worth the journey

montmartre

maison souquet, hotel & spa

A top-tier choice for couples looking for a quintessential Parisian experience.

typically

₹39kper night

esprit saint-germain
three teddies — worth the journey

saint germain des prés

esprit saint-germain

This is a quintessential boutique stay for those who value privacy and charm over grand lobbies.

typically

₹45.5kper night

grand hôtel du palais royal
three teddies — worth the journey

louvre

grand hôtel du palais royal

A top-tier choice for those wanting the classic Paris experience without the noise of larger tourist hotels.

typically

₹78kper night

cour des loges, a radisson collection hotel
two teddies — a family favourite

lyon

cour des loges, a radisson collection hotel

A premier choice for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in Lyon's history.

typically

₹23kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

mercure avignon tgv hotel & spa
one teddy — family-ready

avignon

mercure avignon tgv hotel & spa

A solid, utilitarian choice for those prioritizing ease of movement over atmospheric charm.

typically

₹11.5kper night

novotel centre-confluence bord de saone
one teddy — family-ready

lyon

novotel centre-confluence bord de saone

A solid, dependable choice that prioritizes logistics and comfort over charm.

typically

₹12kper night

novotel avignon nord
one teddy — family-ready

avignon

novotel avignon nord

A solid, utilitarian choice for families or business travelers who need a reliable base.

typically

₹12.5kper night

novotel blois centre
one teddy — family-ready

loire valley

novotel blois centre

A solid, utilitarian choice for families or travelers who prioritize ease of access over boutique aesthetics.

typically

₹12.5kper night

hôtel riesner
one teddy — family-ready

bastille

hôtel riesner

A stellar choice for travelers who prefer local immersion over tourist traps.

typically

₹13.5kper night

by teddies

worth the trip — we’d build the holiday around it

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu
three teddies — worth the journey

lyon

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu

This is the definitive stay in Lyon for those wanting history and comfort.

typically

₹38kper night

maison souquet, hotel & spa
three teddies — worth the journey

montmartre

maison souquet, hotel & spa

A top-tier choice for couples looking for a quintessential Parisian experience.

typically

₹39kper night

esprit saint-germain
three teddies — worth the journey

saint germain des prés

esprit saint-germain

This is a quintessential boutique stay for those who value privacy and charm over grand lobbies.

typically

₹45.5kper night

grand hôtel du palais royal
three teddies — worth the journey

louvre

grand hôtel du palais royal

A top-tier choice for those wanting the classic Paris experience without the noise of larger tourist hotels.

typically

₹78kper night

carlton cannes, a regent hotel
three teddies — worth the journey

cannes

carlton cannes, a regent hotel

An absolute classic that delivers on its reputation.

typically

₹1.1Lper night

on the map

61 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

by neighbourhood

Traboules link two riverbanks. France's kitchen, minus the fuss.

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu
three teddies — worth the journey

lyon

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu

This is the definitive stay in Lyon for those wanting history and comfort.

typically

₹38kper night

cour des loges, a radisson collection hotel
two teddies — a family favourite

lyon

cour des loges, a radisson collection hotel

A premier choice for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in Lyon's history.

typically

₹23kper night

villa maïa
two teddies — a family favourite

lyon

villa maïa

A top-tier choice for couples celebrating milestones or parents seeking a refined, quiet base in Lyon.

typically

₹42kper night

novotel centre-confluence bord de saone
one teddy — family-ready

lyon

novotel centre-confluence bord de saone

A solid, dependable choice that prioritizes logistics and comfort over charm.

typically

₹12kper night

radisson blu hotel, lyon
one teddy — family-ready

lyon

radisson blu hotel, lyon

A reliable, high-performing choice for business travelers or those wanting a modern base with a view.

typically

₹14.5kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu
three teddies — worth the journey

lyon

intercontinental lyon hotel dieu

This is the definitive stay in Lyon for those wanting history and comfort.

typically

₹38kper night

j.k. place paris
three teddies — worth the journey

saint germain des prés

j.k. place paris

An absolute gem for those wanting a sophisticated, authentic Parisian experience.

typically

₹120.5kper night

prince de galles, a luxury collection hotel
three teddies — worth the journey

champs élysées

prince de galles, a luxury collection hotel

A top-tier choice for travelers wanting the quintessential Paris experience.

typically

₹121.5kper night

mandarin oriental, paris
three teddies — worth the journey

louvre

mandarin oriental, paris

This is the gold standard for a splurge in Paris.

typically

₹1.5Lper night

hôtel le royal monceau raffles
three teddies — worth the journey

champs élysées

hôtel le royal monceau raffles

A definitive splurge for those who want the best of modern Parisian style.

typically

₹155.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

apr–octsweet spot
jun–seppeak
nov–maroff-season

who loves it

young kids●●●●
teens●●●●
grandparents●●●○○

quick facts

direct flightsyes
veg & jainvery good
best monthsapr–oct
why france

paris, then one region. a car opens the rest of the country.

France is the standard. The air smells of Gauloises and warm bread, the light is painterly, and even the rest stops have better coffee than you get at home. The cliché is real – it's just deeper, more varied, and more casually elegant than you expect.

Paris is a given, but don't stop there. The lavender fields of Provence bake in the summer sun. The Alps offer year-round drama, from Mont Blanc views to storybook ski villages. The Loire Valley is castle country, impossibly green and romantic. The Basque Country is fiercely independent, with a cuisine all its own.

The trade-off? France is not cheap, and the French are not shy about correcting your pronunciation. But learn a few phrases, dress presentably, and embrace the pace. The rewards are immeasurable.

Best in shoulder season – May/June or September/October. Pair with Italy for contrast, or Spain for something more relaxed.