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I'm scheduled to be driving in southwestern France during the first two weeks of May. Some parts of the country are being affected by strikes at refineries and depots. Looking for on the ground, local feedback on the situation. [more inside]
posted by gimonca around France at 3:55 AM - 2 answers

Colleague and I will need to travel short distances around central Paris with bulky video equipment. Walking or public transport is normally fine, but not really with the gear we’ll be schlepping this time. There are bound to be situations when waiting at a taxi rank or taking a chance at hailing won't be ideal. I’ve used Uber previously but am curious about other app-based services in Paris. For example, is G7 reliable? I realize calling for a cab is also a possibility, but sometimes it’s just easier and quicker to use an app. [more inside]
posted by theory around Paris, France at 4:36 PM - 5 answers

I’m finally taking myself on my first grownup solo trip and headed to Paris in April! Looking for updated hints and ideas. [more inside]
posted by yes I said yes I will Yes around Paris, France at 5:23 AM - 21 answers

Can anyone suggest tools for planning a vacation? I want to do thing like collect ideas, plot locations on a map, keep a budget, etc. Online or MacOS is preferred over mobile. [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt around Paris, France at 8:58 AM - 9 answers

Hi! My friend and I (both F, mid to late 40s) are taking the Thalys from Rotterdam to Paris for a few days mid December. Please give me your best tips and recommendations for the city. [more inside]
posted by mirthe around Paris, France at 7:28 AM - 5 answers

We’re a family of four (two parents, two early-teenaged daughters) looking to spend four nights in Paris next year in mid-June 2023, but are having no luck finding a hotel that can accommodate all of us. [more inside]
posted by Yo Soy La Morsa around Paris, France at 1:23 PM - 7 answers

We (myself, husband, 14 year old daughter) made a last minute decision to go to Paris at the start of August. Looking for recommendations on food and activities and a few other specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode around Paris, France at 2:01 PM - 22 answers

Where in Paris might a bright, queer, nerdy but stylish American 16-year-old who's there for a month go to meet likeminded kids around her age? This is my daughter's situation. Also, any other recommendations for her, as long as she's there? (She has a few years of school French but is not fluent.)
posted by slappy_pinchbottom around Paris, France at 3:19 PM - 7 answers

We're planning a trip to Nice in June and I'm trying to decide whether to rent a car or not. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by widdershins around Nice, France at 12:38 PM - 14 answers

Where to stay in Paris? We like parks and music and food and art, but have a baby so won't be able to travel all over the city every day. [more inside]
posted by twirlypen around Paris, France at 12:45 PM - 8 answers

Planning to be in Paris the week of March 14. What should I see, do, eat? I’ve been very COVID conservative at home, so I feel a little wary of restaurants/bars. Outdoor suggestions appreciated. How is masking there now? [more inside]
posted by shadygrove around Paris, France at 7:03 PM - 21 answers

I am traveling to the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France for a 5-day wine trip with friends. I don't want to fly to Europe from the US for only 5 days, so I'm adding travel on the front and back end of the group trip. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by tryniti around France at 6:05 PM - 15 answers

I'm planning a trip for my SO and I sometime later this year to France (no actual dates yet). We'd like to visit some regions of France where public transit is not as prevalent and are planning on renting a car for part of the trip. I've seen on various auto rental sites that you can rent an EV at very low rates but I'm not sure that where we're going has a lot of infrastructure for EV charging. Are we setting ourselves up for a logistical nightmare? [more inside]
posted by fiercekitten around France at 5:02 PM - 12 answers

In about 2 months, I probably have to travel to Paris from California. It looks like there is a US federal requirement to get a Covid test prior to return to the US. What are my best options to get the test done in France prior to the return flight? It looks like CDG airport offers on-site testing, but they don't recommended waiting until travel day to get tested. [more inside]
posted by StrawberryPie around Paris, France at 4:42 PM - 11 answers

I haven't been to France since 1988. What's new -- mostly in Paris -- that I would want to show to a family with four kids (age 13-22) in the summer of 2022? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt around France at 8:09 PM - 24 answers

Chartres or Metz: imagine that you can only visit one, for the cathedral. Which do you choose? Which town is better (or worse) to visit, otherwise? [more inside]
posted by Rash around France at 9:13 AM - 14 answers

I'm going to be in Lille, northern France, and totally free of commitments from Friday lunchtime until Sunday lunchtime. How can I amuse myself while social distancing? Also, I'm quite anxious about going to restaurants or hanging out in a bar solo, can anyone set my mind at rest? [more inside]
posted by doornoise around Lille, France at 7:05 AM - 7 answers

I saw a headline about how, with flights incredibly cheap because of COVID, Millenials are taking the opportunity to travel. My first thought: oof, bad idea. My second thought: wait, how cheap are we talking? [more inside]
posted by nonasuch around Paris, France at 7:22 AM - 50 answers

Howdy, the wife and I are putting together 8 days along the southern French coast and wondered if you had any "oh holy crap do this" recommendations? Thinking of flying into Marseilles and getting a car, and maybe doing Saint Tropez, Porquerolles Island, Cannes, Antibes, maybe Nice, Monaco, whatever. Help me!
posted by xmutex around France at 7:25 PM - 7 answers

I’ll be spending Christmas in Paris. Yay! I arrive at CDG mid-afternoon on Christmas Day. My friend who lives there tells me the strike will still be going strong through the holidays. [more inside]
posted by ljshapiro around Paris, France at 2:33 AM - 4 answers