Jena Hovor
Jena Hovor
France expert with over 14 years of experience - living in France since 2010 and continuously exploring its depth and authenticity. Cycled over 15,000 km, explored all 13 regions, and created more than 170 custom itineraries through villages, wineries, castles, and hidden places known only to locals. Revealing the real France that lives beyond Paris and tourist guidebooks.
Languages the expert is fluent in
English
French
Italian
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Expert Tips
Choose the region of France based on your travel style – Provence and the Loire Valley are ideal for peaceful trips, flower blooms, and wine routes; Alsace and Colmar are perfect for Christmas markets; the Alps are best for active holidays; the French Riviera (Nice, Cassis, Antibes) is ideal for beach and seaside vacations. There is no universal “best month” to visit France – it depends on your travel goals.
In small towns everything closes for lunch break – in Normandy, Provence, Bordeaux, and Burgundy, shops, pharmacies, and even gas stations close from 12:00 to 14:30. Restaurants do not work all day, but only during fixed hours. Plan shopping, refueling, and meals in advance – otherwise you may be left without food or fuel.
Parking in the countryside is more complicated than in Paris – in Annecy, Amboise, Eguisheim, Riquewihr, and Gordes, parking is either prohibited or limited to 2–3 hours. In historic centers, the “Zone Résidentielle” allows entry only for locals. Fines are issued automatically and sent to the rental company.
Never drive through rural France with an almost empty tank – in Limousin, Brittany, Provence, and the Pyrenees, many gas stations are automatic and accept only French cards. At night and on Sundays, they are often closed. Always keep at least ¼ of the tank if driving through villages.
Do not plan to visit two Loire castles in one day – distances may be short, but each castle requires 3–4 hours including gardens, parking, queues, and lunch. And it’s impossible to leave without trying local pies, cider, goat cheese, or pear tart.
3-Day Itinerary in France
09:00
Stroll through the Old Town of Annecy – medieval alleys, canals, stone bridges, flowered balconies. Photo spot: view of Palais de l'Isle.
11:00
Walk along Lake Annecy promenade – crystal-clear alpine waters, swans, panoramic mountain scenery.
12:30
Lunch by the lake (La Pibouille / Brasserie des Européens) – local Savoie dishes: tartiflette, reblochon cheese, alpine trout.
14:00
Boat ride or cycling along the lake (2–3 hours). Best views at Talloires Bay – turquoise water and green slopes.
17:00
Drive the panoramic road Col de la Forclaz (30 min). Famous viewpoint with paragliders, sunset over the lake.
19:00
Dinner at the panoramic restaurant La Terrasse du Lac. Overnight in Annecy or drive to Chamonix (1.5 hours).
09:00
Cable car ride to Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m) – breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, glaciers, snowy peaks. Book in advance.
11:30
Cable car to Mer de Glace glacier. Ice cave walk, blue tunnels, glacier sculptures.
13:00
Lunch at Refuge du Montenvers – wooden alpine interior, mountain views, traditional dishes.
15:00
Visit the village of Argentière – wooden chalets, flowered balconies, authentic alpine atmosphere.
16:30
Take the lift to Flégère or Brévent viewpoint. Soft evening light, alpine meadows, magical sunset over Mont Blanc.
18:30
Evening in Chamonix – cozy streets, cafés and mountain mood. Dinner at La Caleche or Josephine. Overnight in Chamonix.
08:00
Drive to the lake region (Passy / Saint-Gervais / Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval).
09:30
Stop at Lake Passy – mirror-like water, Mont Blanc reflections, wooden piers, photo spots.
11:00
Visit the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval Nature Park – natural amphitheater with 30+ waterfalls, walking trails, scenic lookouts.
13:00
Lunch or picnic in Sixt village (Le Cirque du Fer à Cheval) – rustic mountain restaurant with local cuisine.
15:00
Short hike to Rouget Waterfall – two-level waterfall, forest trail, easy and family-friendly.
16:30
Drive to Yvoire on Lake Geneva (1.5 hours). Medieval port town, artisan shops, lakeside promenade.
18:00
Sunset coffee or dessert at Café du Port / La Vieille Porte overlooking the lake.
19:00
Return to Geneva / Annecy / transfer to airport.
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