Is April a good time to visit France?
Good news — April is an excellent time to enjoy a huge variety of the best things France has to offer, from uncovering culture in cities, to walking on the wild side surrounded by spring blooms.
For example, April is a great month to visit Paris before bigger crowds hit the capital from May, with the warming weather also enabling you to enjoy Paris’ café culture to the max.
April also sees the city’s glorious gardens, among them Jardin des Tuileries and Jardin du Luxembourg, start to come into full bloom.
Staying on the subject of blooms, spring is a wonderful time to visit the Loire Valley, Giverny, and Palace of Versailles to see gardens — including Monet's, and those of Château de Villandry — at (arguably) their most beautiful.
Spring is also an excellent time to explore some of France's best vineyards, such as those in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Rhône Valley. While the vines are just beginning to bud, wine tastings are already in full swing.
Meanwhile, if you’re into the likes of hiking and biking, consider visiting southern France in April — especially the Côte d'Azur and Provence.
Lastly, if you still need more reasons to visit France in April, note this is a shoulder season month, which means it can be less expensive compared with the summer high season.
Oh, and April also sees France host a number of fabulous festivals — more on those below.
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