12 Dreamy France Getaways -- for up to 40% Off

We'll take any excuse to visit France. From romantic sidewalk bistros in Paris to sun-soaked afternoons on the Riviera, cobblestoned strolls through Provencal villages and sipping Champagne in, well, Champagne, joie de vivre is a very real -- and very, uh, joyous -- thing here. And it makes the vacation possibilities endless.

Travelers around the world agree: France drew the most annual visitors of any country last year, which means, for travelers on a budget, it pays to know when and where to find the most affordable trip -- and to enjoy it with fewer crowds.

Luckily, we've done the searching for you. Think of this as France's Greatest Hits -- 12 exclusive offers featuring something for every type of traveler, saving you up to 40% on regular prices and available into the new year, many with flights included. And you don't have to pick just one -- you can book each hotel separately to piece together your own French adventure.

Want to check the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower off your list? How about a 4-night Paris vacation with flights from $539 per person? Ritzy Mediterranean beaches more your thing? We've got offers in Nice, Cannes and Monte Carlo for you -- prices start at just $121 per night. Or does your idea of vacation involve a chateau and copious amounts of fine wine? The list includes countryside mansion stays in Bordeaux, Champagne, the Loire Valley and Provence.

Scroll below for each offer, or click here to see the full list.