France 4 climate zones. April-June — best time Paris 12-22°C, Provence 15-25°C, Riviera 18-25°C. Prices 30-40% lower. July-August — peak Paris 25-32°C. Provence LAVENDER (Valensole July). Riviera 27-32°C. Prices double. September-October — second best. Bordeaux vendange. November-March — winter Paris 3-10°C. Christmas markets. Alps (Chamonix) -10 to 5°C. Ski pass 60-80 EUR/day. No visa EU/most.