France presents visitors with an embarrassment of riches -- you may find yourself bewildered by all the choices. We've tried to make the task easier by compiling a list of our favorite experiences and discoveries. In the following guide, you'll find the kind of candid advice we'd give our closest friends.
Joie de Bike A city kid takes off the training wheels on a pedal-happy French isle Source: Outside
A Jug of Wine (More Jugs of Wine) et Moi Can extreme pleasure and adventure coexist? Yeah, baby! Hop on a bike for a long, winding tour through the gourmet sweet spots of southern France. Source: Outside
Take the Yellow Jersey Tour Don't let Lance hog the fun. Here's how to ride your own epic stage of the world's greatest cycling race. Source: Outside
The Mountain Magnet Fast times in Chamonix, France, the once and future epicenter of high-alpine daredevilry Source: Outside
New Wave A North Atlantic monster puts European big-wave surfing on the map Source: Outside
Mountain Biking in Provence Meet the Moab of France—sweet singletrack enhanced by olive groves and better wine Source: Outside
The Landings At Utah Beach they came from the sea; in the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise they arrived from the air. More than a half century later, the people in this part of France have vivid memories of the D-Day invasion.
