‘It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life’: readers’ favourite trips in France
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<p>From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France<br>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/mar/30/tell-us-about-a-trip-to-scotland"><strong>Tell us about a trip to Scotland</strong></a><strong> – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher</strong></p><p>Vichy is not on everyone’s radar as a must visit French town, but it really is a delight to spend a few days in. I disco
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‘It’s like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life’: readers’ favourite trips in France From Normandy to Provence, our readers enjoy great art, architecture and outdoor activities in France Tell us about a trip to Scotland – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher The pastel tones of Vichy in the Auvergne Vichy is not on everyone’s radar as a must visit French town, but it really is a delight to spend a few days in. I discovered it while on a bicycle trip around central France, and its famous waters did wonders for my tired legs and muscles. Vichy is a historic spa town famous for its spring waters and its art nouveau and belle époque architecture. A thriving cultural scene means that, whenever you visit, you’ll find concerts, theatre, opera and exhibitions, especially at the town’s opera house and the iconic Grand Casino . Vichy is also a shopper’s paradise, with more than 500 boutique shops in the heart of the town. When all that shopping and walking has worked up a thirst, taste the famous Vichy waters for free at Hall des Sources (listed on the Accidentally Wes Anderson website ). The city is easy to explore on foot or by bike, with riverside paths along the Allier River, pretty neighbourhoods with pastel-coloured villas, and plenty of outdoor cafes. Being there felt like witnessing a Renoir or Matisse painting coming to life before my eyes. Nicoletta Canals, lakes and flowers in Savoie Chanaz on the north-western edge of the Savoie is a picturesque village I love to visit in summer. One the best little trips is to rent a canoe or electric boat and glide along the Canal de Savières to the Lac du Bourget. The village boasts colourful flowers, old narrow streets, cycling lanes, and some of the best ice-cream I’ve ever tasted. There are plenty of affordable accommodation options around the Lac du Bourget, and many more villages to explore in the area. Juliette B The ‘most beautiful kilometre in France’ is in Normandy Avoid the crowds and see the won...
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