Where to stay in France
The neighbourhoods to stay in, and hotels, homes and tours with photos and prices, in Paris, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Bordeaux and Strasbourg.
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Paris
- First visit
Le Marais
Central and walkable: old streets full of shops and bistros.
Hotels in Le Marais - First visit
Saint-Germain-des-Prรฉs
Cafรฉs, bookshops and the Luxembourg Gardens.
Hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prรฉs - Longer stay
Canal Saint-Martin
Neighbourhood cafรฉs and markets, more everyday Paris.
Hotels in Canal Saint-Martin
Hotels, homes and tours in Parisphotos and prices
Lyon
- First visit
Presquโรฎle
Between the rivers: squares, shops and bouchons.
Hotels in Presquโรฎle - Longer stay
Croix-Rousse
The silk workersโ hill, with a market and a village feel.
Hotels in Croix-Rousse
Hotels, homes and tours in Lyonphotos and prices
Nice
- First visit
Vieux Nice
The old town, by the Cours Saleya market and the beach.
Hotels in Vieux Nice - Longer stay
Le Port
Quieter, with restaurants round the harbour.
Hotels in Le Port
Hotels, homes and tours in Nicephotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Vieux NiceLe Port
Tours and activities
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Marseille
- First visit
Vieux-Port
The harbour, boats to the calanques and Le Panier on foot.
Hotels in Vieux-Port - Longer stay
Cours Julien
Street art, bars and markets.
Hotels in Cours Julien
Hotels, homes and tours in Marseillephotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Vieux-PortCours Julien
Tours and activities
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Bordeaux
- First visit
Saint-Pierre
The old streets between the Grand Thรฉรขtre and the river.
Hotels in Saint-Pierre - Longer stay
Chartrons
The wine merchantsโ quarter: antiques and a Sunday market by the river.
Hotels in Chartrons
Hotels, homes and tours in Bordeauxphotos and prices
Hotels and homes
Near: Saint-PierreChartrons
Tours and activities
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Strasbourg
- First visit
Grande รle
Half-timbered Petite France and the cathedral, all on foot.
Hotels in Grande รle
Hotels, homes and tours in Strasbourgphotos and prices
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