Airfare to France from $259

The country in Europe where the official language is French and the currency Euro (EUR) is France.

Paris is the capital and also one of the biggest cities.

Other cities which are good to go to are Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, and Bordeaux.

While traveling around France, try some of the best local delicacies like cheese, wine, cassoulet, onion soup, and soufflé.

Major airports in France

France has more than two airports where you can travel from any location. And the major ones you can arrive at are Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY), Nice Airport (NCE), Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), Bordeaux Airport (BOD), Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).

If you arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris, which is also the biggest airport in the country, and you’re going to any other city, no worries. France is well connected so it takes a maximum of a few hours to reach other cities.

France's general information

France accepts Euro; exchanging money before your journey to France would be beneficial if you’re from a country with a currency other than Euro.

France has a population of 67.4 million residents, making it one of the top 100 most populated countries in the world.

The only official language in France is French. However, travelers will also usually hear Basque as these are the languages of the largest international communities within France.

Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Spain and Andorra are neighbours of France.

Weather in France

The climate in France is Mediterranean, similar to the rest of the countries in that part of the world. If you plan to go to France during the summer holidays, you don’t need to pack warm clothes with you as the weather is usually pleasant and sunny. Although if you travel at the end of the summer, you might want to pack a light jacket with you as it can get a bit cold in the evenings. Nevertheless, when you’re going to France, we recommend you check the weather forecast before your trip to be prepared for any situation.