France Wine Regions: How to Choose the Right One to Visit
France wine regions, sorted by the wine you drink and how easily you reach them — plus what visiting actually involves.
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Europe
Every Tripstou guide to Europe, organised the way a trip is planned. Start with the Europe travel guide to choose which countries to combine, then open a country guide: Spain, Italy, France, Greece and Portugal have the deepest coverage, with city and region guides beneath each, and Switzerland, Belgium, the Baltic states, Monaco and Andorra have their own country pages. The Europe-level pages cover the best time to go, getting around by train, plane or bus, cash versus card, trip costs and first-trip tips. Below, every article on the site, newest first.
Travel to the French Riviera, France: Bases, Days, and Timing
Travel to the French Riviera, France: which stretch of coast to pick, how many days it needs, where to base, and whether you need a car.
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The Lyon Region, France: Wine Country and Day Trips
Travel to the Lyon region of France: Beaujolais, the northern Rhône, and Pérouges — how many days they need and which require a car.
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Travel to Normandy, France: How Long and Where to Base
Travel to Normandy, France: how many days the region needs, whether one base or two works, if you need a car, and how to plan the D-Day coast.
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Travel to the Paris Region, France: Beyond the City
Travel to the Paris region of France: what Île-de-France holds beyond the city, how many extra days it deserves, and whether to base in Paris.
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Where to Stay in Venice on a First Visit: The Best Areas
San Marco is the easy first-time default, but Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, and San Polo each win on calm, value, or fewer crowds — here’s how to choose your base.
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Where to Stay in Venice as a Couple: The Romantic Areas
The best Venice area for your trip as a couple — quiet-romantic Dorsoduro, iconic San Marco, local-value Cannaregio, or a Giudecca honeymoon splurge, mapped by couple type.
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Where to Stay in Venice with Kids: The Best Areas by Type
Cannaregio is the best Venice base for most families — calmer, roomier, fewer bridges. Compare Dorsoduro, Castello and Santa Croce by family type, plus apartment-vs-hotel advice.
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Where to Stay in Venice for Nightlife: The Bar Areas
Where to stay in Venice for nightlife: book Cannaregio for the most bars and latest nights, Dorsoduro for a younger crowd, and skip San Marco after dark.
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