With so much to explore, every trip to France brings new pleasures. There are so many ancient towns and cities to enjoy as well as countryside ranging from stunning peaks to great beaches – a fresh discovery lies around every corner for the inquisitive traveller. Please share details of your favourite – it could be a cafe, cycle route, mountain hike, museum, secret cove or restaurant … whatever it was that makes you want to share it with others.

Places that are less frequented by tourists are more likely to make the shortlist.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.

We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on 31 July at 9am

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

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