16 August 2026
Alsace Christmas Markets: the guide to plan your trip
Strasbourg, Sélestat, Colmar... Dates, practical tips and where to stay to enjoy the Alsace Christmas markets without breaking the bank.
The Stayly Blog
Travel guides, trip ideas and practical tips to enjoy France at the best price.
06 August 2026
10 tricks to pay less for your hotel in France
Flexible dates, low season, hotels just outside the centre, free cancellation... 10 concrete habits to save 30–50% on your hotel nights.
27 July 2026
Paris in 3 days: the perfect first-timer's itinerary
Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Marais... A realistic day-by-day itinerary with budget and queue-dodging tips.
15 July 2026
The Alabaster Coast in a weekend: Dieppe, Étretat and Fécamp
130 km of white cliffs 2 hours from Paris: our guide to a perfect weekend between Dieppe, Fécamp and Étretat, with or without a car.
03 July 2026
Auvergne volcanoes: what to see, what to do, where to stay
Puy de Dôme, Sancy, Cantal, Saint-Flour... The practical guide to the Auvergne volcanoes, with budget and good addresses.
25 June 2026
Burgundy: the wine route from Dijon to the Morvan villages
Dijon, Beaune, Autun, Dole... A 3–4 day itinerary through Grands Crus, medieval villages and Morvan forests, with our favourite stops.
14 June 2026
Hautes-Pyrénées: Lourdes, Tarbes and the Pic du Midi
Gavarnie, the Pic du Midi, the Lourdes sanctuary, mythical passes... The guide to discovering the Hautes-Pyrénées on a budget.
05 June 2026
The French Riviera off season: Nice and Cannes without the crowds
300 days of sunshine, deserted hilltop villages and half-price hotels: why the Riviera is best from October to May.