June to August - Warm weather, festivals, highest prices
April-May, September-October - Pleasant weather, fewer crowds
November to March - Lower prices, winter sports in Alps
Basic French phrases appreciated; English common in tourist areas
Varied climate zones: Mediterranean south, oceanic west, continental east, and alpine mountains. Summers are warm and pleasant, winters mild in south, cold in north and mountains. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures and beautiful landscapes.
Where history whispers through palace corridors and castle walls, Where vineyards paint rolling hills in emerald and gold hues, Where every moment becomes an affair with art, culture, and romance