Hotels and places to stay in France

FaceTraveler lists 1,395 places to stay in France. Almost all are in Paris, and we also have a small selection in Bordeaux. Here is what suits you in each city, how to travel between them and which types of accommodation there are.

Where to stay in France

Paris, in Île-de-France. This is where almost all our places are. The city is divided into twenty municipal districts (arrondissements), numbered in a spiral from the centre, and the Seine crosses it in an arc with more than thirty bridges. The lower the district number, the closer you are to the historic centre; if you want to see the sights on foot, start your search there. If you want to keep the room price down, the outer arrondissements are well connected to the centre.

If you are arriving or leaving by train to the north or east, look at accommodation near the Gare du Nord or the Gare de l’Est: it saves you transfers with luggage.

Bordeaux, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. We have few places here, but well spread for a short break. The city lies on the Garonne river, and part of it, the Port of the Moon, has been a World Heritage Site since 2007. A good fit if you are travelling to explore the Bordeaux wine region or combining Paris with south-west France.

Getting around

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is 25 km north-east of the city. Terminal 2 has an RER station, the suburban train that reaches the centre, and a TGV station.

Paris and Bordeaux are about 500 km apart in a straight line, and the TGV takes around two hours since the high-speed line opened in 2017. In Bordeaux, the tram has four lines (A, B, C and D) that cross the centre.

When to go

Paris has a mild oceanic climate. The average is around 5 °C in January and 21 °C in July, so it can be visited all year round. Spring and autumn are good times to walk around the city.

Types of accommodation in France

• 691 3-star hotels, the largest group, and 15 2-star hotels.
• 544 4-star hotels and 123 5-star hotels.
• 6 guesthouses and 4 hostels, if you want to keep costs down or are happy to share a room.

There are also 12 other places to stay.