France Travel Blogs: Annecy, Chamonix, Alsace & Strasbourg
We touched on France back in 2024 and found it had a lot more to explore, so in 2025 we planned a trip through France looking for real experiences, scenic routes, and practical travel tips. This page brings together our complete collection of France travel blogs, covering some of the country’s most breathtaking regions — including the French Alps, Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Colmar, Strasbourg, and the Alsace Wine Route. Whether you're dreaming of alpine lakes, fairytale villages, or historic canal cities, this guide gives you a clear and authentic look at what it’s really like to explore France by car.
From the turquoise waters of Lake Annecy to the dramatic viewpoints of Aiguille du Midi, and from the colourful streets of Colmar to the charming wine villages of Alsace, each blog offers firsthand insights, honest advice, and helpful tips for planning your own adventure. If you're building a France itinerary that blends nature, culture, food, and unforgettable landscapes, this curated collection is the perfect place to start
We started our adventure in Annecy, often called the Venice of the Alps, where turquoise water, mountain views, and charming old‑town canals create the perfect introduction to the region:
Day 2 – Annecy: Venice of the Alps & Lake Annecy Guide
Driving down past Lake Annecy and Methon-Saint-Bernard we continue into the Alps with dramatic scenery, winding mountain roads, and sweeping views in Saint‑Gervais‑les‑Bains:
Day 4 – Saint‑Gervais‑les‑Bains: Driving Chaos & Alpine Views
The following day was perfect to explore Mont Blanc and Chamonix, including the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the Mer de Glace glacier, it certainly wasn't a day for jackets:
Day 5 – Mont Blanc & Chamonix Guide
Arriving in the fairytale charm of Colmar, with colourful canals, Alsatian architecture, we encounter a rental‑car surprise:
Day 11 – Colmar: Fairytale Canals & Rental Car Woes
A day out in the wineries where we discovered the beauty of the Alsace Wine Route, including Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, and Riquewihr:
Exploring the Alsace Wine Route
Finally, A relaxing train ride enjoying a the perfect day trip to Strasbourg, with canals, cathedrals, and a new favourite tarte flambée:
Day 12 – Strasbourg Day Trip
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