Bonjour! I’m Elisa, a French local based in Paris, certified wine expert, and the founder of France Bucket List. If you’re here, you’re probably dreaming of France – and I’m very glad you found me.
What is France Bucket List?
France Bucket List is a travel blog for discerning travelers – the kind who want cultural depth, honest opinions, and local knowledge you simply can’t get from someone who visited once.
You’ll find inspiration and practical planning for every French region, with a particular focus on wine travel, road trips, and the places most visitors overlook. Everything on this site is written by me, informed by local knowledge, updated regularly, and free of the generic advice you can find anywhere.
I also run a weekly newsletter, a private Facebook Group for France travel planning, an Instagram account dedicated to French wine and travel, and offer one-on-one travel consultations for travelers who want a personalized itinerary.
Why Trust Me With Your France Trip?
I’m not an expat, an influencer, or someone who visited France on vacation and decided to write about it. I am French, I live in Paris, and I travel every region of France throughout the year – by train, by car, and on foot.
My professional background before travel writing was in architecture and international project planning – which is why you’ll find a certain precision in how I approach itineraries, logistics, and the cultural context behind what you’re looking at.
On the wine side, I hold the French Wine Ambassador diploma from the École de Vins et Spiritueux in Paris, passed the WSET Level 3 exam, and am currently enrolled in the Bourgogne Masters program. When I write about French wine regions, wine travel, and where to taste, I write from genuine expertise.
I have visited 90+ countries, but France is the country I know best – not because I’ve passed through it, but because I live it, in all four seasons, across all its regions.
Beyond France Bucket List
I also write about Paris, my city, on World in Paris, and have contributed to publications including Make Time To See The World, Love and Road, and Travel Passionate.
Have a question? I’m always happy to hear from you – in the Facebook Group, or via a private consultation.
What’s on your France Bucket List?