Five Best Places To Visit in France This Autumn
Officially starting from 23 September (Sunday) and ending on 21 December (Friday), Autumn in France is relatively cooler. The onset of Autumn season also brings the long Summer break to an end. Gradually moving toward Winter, the French Autumn is an opportune time when you can plan a trip to metropolitan cities, remote villages, and the mountainous Alps. Scroll down further as I reveal to you the names of five best autumnal getaways that you can discover this season.
Burgundy
Renowned the world over for its wines and cuisine, Burgundy is an ideal getaway. With the harvest season around the corner, vineyards in Burgundy look pleasingly spectacular. The welcoming drop in temperature marks an end of summer. As every shade of green gets replaced with pale yellow and orangish colors, it is a beautiful time to explore the countryside surrounding Burgundy.
Approximate distance from Paris: 330 km/205 miles
Nearest airports to Burgundy: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Provence
Its soothingly calm in Provence at this time of the year as most of the tourists leave for their homes. While the days are relatively warm with plenty of sunshine, nights are milder. Besides enjoying a walk in quiet cobblestone streets decorated with a variety of flowers, you can spend time in open-air markets. With the freshly harvested produce and herbs making its way into the city markets, Provence remains full of activity.
Approximate distance from Paris: 780 km/485 miles
Nearest airport to Provence: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Annecy
No one can remain immune to the charms offered by Annecy, a refreshing French town known for its picturesque natural surroundings. Famously called Venice of the Alps, Annecy is home to winding canals, cobblestone streets, and colorful houses, with a backdrop of sublime Alpine settings. While the Lake Annecy is the town’s prime attraction, there are several other worth seeing places that you can explore in Annecy.
Approximate distance from Paris: 585 km/364 miles
Nearest airport to Provence: Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Brittany
Though Brittany looks pretty good throughout the year, the transition from summer to winter is undeniably magnificent. Aside from temperate climate and amusing landscape, Brittany is famed for its rich harvest of apples and chestnuts. If some exotic bird watching is what you’re interested in, this is the place to be! Every year, Brittany attracts thousands of migratory birds to its coastline, all the way from Serbia!
Approximate distance from Paris: 464 km/282 miles
Nearest airport to Brittany: Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Nice
If you’re inclined to visit just one cosmopolitan city this Autumn, nothing comes close to Nice. Settled on the French Riviera between the Mediterranean and rugged mountains, Nice is a beautiful place. The city has so much to offer, from its old town area to a stunning beachside, iconic flower market, the Russian cathedral, and innumerable art galleries and museums. Needless to mention the invigorating countryside that surrounds Nice.
Approximate distance from Paris: 957 km/595 miles
Nearest airport to Nice: Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport (NCE)
