Senior Travel Planning Specialist
Thomas Lefevre
Thomas is a logistics expert with a background in tourism management, known for turning chaotic itineraries into seamless, stress-free journeys across France.
- Writing about travel
- 9+ years
- Covers
- Train travel via SNCF and regional TER networks, Visa and documentation requirements for non-EU citizens, Budgeting strategies for luxury and budget travelers, Navigating French bureaucracy and local regulations
- Languages
- fr
Stories by Thomas Lefevre
· 10 min read
Lyon Festival of Lights 2026: Dates, Hours and How to Visit
The Fête des Lumières from 5 to 8 December: the lumignons tradition, where to go, the rules and where to stay
· 10 min read
Is Lyon Safe? Night, Neighbourhoods, Metro & Theft Tips
Where pickpockets work, which areas need care after dark, festival crowds and what to do if robbed
· 4 min read
Limoges’ Christmas Market
Where the Limoges Christmas market chalets are, the cathedral craft market, opening hours, what to eat and what to buy.
· 4 min read
What to Pack for France and the Etiquette That Goes With It
A practical packing list for France, plus the dress norms and everyday courtesies that matter in churches, restaurants, shops and swimming pools.
· 4 min read
Hiking the Calanques de Piana in Corsica
Where to walk among the red granite pinnacles of the Calanques de Piana, how hard the main trails are, and how to handle the narrow coast road.
· 4 min read
Burgundy's Route des Grands Crus: A 3-Day Itinerary
A three-day plan for driving or cycling Burgundy's Route des Grands Crus from Dijon to Santenay, village by village.
· 4 min read
Beaune: A Visitor's Guide to Burgundy's Wine Capital
What to see in Beaune, from the Hôtel-Dieu to the wine cellars and surrounding villages, and how to plan a visit by train or car.
· 4 min read
Paris Museums for Solo Travellers: How to Avoid the Crowds in 2026
How to see the Louvre, Orsay and Paris's smaller museums alone without spending your trip in queues, with 2026 ticket rules and quieter alternatives.
· 4 min read
Free Walking Tours in Paris and Self-Guided Walks on a Budget
How tip-based and volunteer walking tours in Paris work, what to give, and five self-guided walks that cost nothing but time.