Holiday inFrance

[MidiMitch]

Thinking about going somewhere in France in August - booking an Air B and B. Want somewhere quiet but with a town with laid back vibe (think long dinners, after vinos etc). Have no idea where to look as only been to cities in France. Would rather not have to have a car. Any ideas?

Metz. They have lots on all easy walking distance. We have stayed here a few times. It's an hour south of Luxembourg and an hour and a half north of Paris.

We go to the South of France. Fly into Nice and then there’s a great train that goes all along the coast. Goes west to St Tropez and Cannes and east into Italy. Stunning beautiful and lots of villages and towns to chose from. I like Villefranche sur mer ( and I got married there). It has a beach and sea you can swim in. Loads of places to eat and drink and lots of tourist as well as wealthy yacht owners.
Pick an a place close to the bottom ( sea) because the climbs will kill you!

My Favorite Place Visited 1 Ancey , 2 Sarlat-la-Canéda , 3 Colmart , 4 Normandi , with many places in france

My advice for France would be don't use Airbnb. Try home away, French connections or gites.co.uk

@frenchfancy why wouldnt you recommend airbnb in France?

Villefranche, 10 minutes on the train line from Nice. Lovely old town and gentle beach

Arcachon, carcasonne, sarlat.

Love Carcasonne & Sarlat - a bit busy in August though?