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France
France appears throughout my travels as part of the 135 countries I’ve covered, from Paris hotels to villas and vineyards across the countryside. I review French properties on service, design, and location based on stays I’ve booked and experienced directly, not press previews alone. My focus is on helping travelers separate genuinely exceptional stays from those simply trading on the France name. Whether it’s a Riviera villa or a countryside retreat, these reviews reflect firsthand time on-site. Represent a hotel, villa, or tour operator in France? See how I review or work with me.
The Pastis King’s Island Is Back — With France’s First Dive Centre Reborn
Zannier Île de Bendor opened on 1 May 2026 — a 93-room village across Paul Ricard’s 17-acre private island off Bandol, with eight restaurants, a
