There is so much that traveling to France offers and springtime is always a favorite time of year for me to visit my favorite country. As the founder of En Route to Rêverie I help people plan their trips to France and as such I am also over there often.

France is a large country and you can easily combine visiting Paris in the Spring with other popular parts of France including the Loire Valley, Provence, Normandy or Champagne.

If you’re heading to France in the Spring, I have you covered when it comes to what to pack! Ensuring you pack properly and plan accordingly for the ever unpredictable weather will ensure you have a comfortable and memorable trip to France.

What To Pack For France In Spring

Spring is such a lovely time to visit and packing for France should be exciting, not overwhelming! This post will help guide you on how to pack effectively so you are comfortable and stylish.

1. Jeans

A classic and timeless pair of straight, ankle length jeans are perfect for exploring France in Spring. The Agolde Riley jeans have been favorites of mine for ages. I wear size 28.

I also love the Levis’ 501 Crop.

2. Linen Dress

Perfect for warmer days and also great for layering, this midi dress is ideal for travel. So much so I own it in 4 colors. I wear the size M.

You can use code MEGHANDONO15 for 15% off your order.

3. Cropped Jacket

This one has a great weight to it and is so versatile I own it in black, ivory and camel. Mango has some similar styles for less.

You could also consider more of a knit jacket like the J.Crew Emilie style or the Sezane Betty Cardigan. (Recommend sizing up in both!)

4.  Trousers

My favorite pairs of trousers are my do-it-all pants for France. They dress up easily but can also be worn casually. I love them for travel days, too. The Aritzia Effortless Pants are great also and come in loads of colors with some perfect for Springtime. I recommend sizing up in them.

I also like to pack a super chic pair of satin pants that I can dress up or down. They pair perfectly with an oversized sweater for a chic evening look.

Related: How to Style Trousers

5. Crossbody Bag

I love a bag like this because it holds enough but also seamlessly goes from day to night as we all know its hard to bring as many bags as we want to on any trip.

If you’re looking for some bag inspo, check out My Bag Collection and my guide to Designer Bags Under $1000.

6. Striped Sweater

This is my favorite year-round striped knit. I own it in three colors because it is great for travel. Lightweight yet warm but not too warm. It’s not too thick making it perfect for not taking up too much room in your suitcase. I size up to a Large in this style.

If you’d prefer no stripes, it comes in solid colors that I own as well. 

7. Striped Tee

I always bring a long sleeve striped tee in my suitcase when going to Paris and spring is no exception. I own striped tees in a variety of colors but love a navy and white combo like this one this time of year. 

8. Cashmere Tee

As you will likely encounter a chillier day in France in the springtime (in 2022 it snowed in Paris on April 1!), I like to bring a sweater or two and find that a cashmere tee ends up being a great layering piece in particular. This one comes in a variety of pretty colors. I size up for a roomier fit.

9. White Sneakers

My do-it-all sneakers that I wear with black pants, jeans, dresses and even skirts when visiting Paris and other parts of France. We all know how essential a good pair of walking shoes is when traveling! Read my full Common Projects Sneakers Review where you’ll also find more affordable lookalikes.

Veja has a lot of good options, too and is a French company so you’ll fit right in with locals when you don a pair.

10. Tennis Necklace

This is one of my favorite diamond necklaces. It’s dainty and simple and goes with everything. You don’t have to worry about taking it off to swim or shower either. I always pack several pieces of my favorite Dorsey Jewelry whenever traveling.

11. Umbrella

You will no doubt endure some rain when in France in the Spring so come prepared and have a good umbrella on you. This is the one I always bring with me to France!

12. Converse Sneakers

Casual sneakers for daytime outings. They are good for rainy days as well as they dry quickly.

Or consider a sporty but stylish pair of Adidas Sambas. They add a bit of visual interest to practically any outfit and I can walk for miles in them.

13. Full Skirt Dress

I love this dress so much I own it in four colors. Because of its versatile styling abilities, it is great to travel with. It also steams easily which I appreciate!

14. Earrings

A great staple earring you can wear day or night while traveling. This brand makes a lot of beautiful, well priced pieces I enjoy shopping.

15. Basic Tee

I bring a basic tee in white and in black for every trip. This one from MM.LaFleur is a favorite as it has a great fit, a thick fabric that makes sure it travels well and slightly longer sleeves making it really flattering to wear on its own or layered. I wear the M.

16. Oversized Blazer

An oversized blazer is always in my suitcase for trips overseas. I love the Sezane Christie Blazer and also the Michelle Jacket.  It goes well over a striped tee or basic t-shirt or silk tank for evenings. 

17. Ballet Flats

No trip to France is complete without some ballet flats in your suitcase in my opinion. Make sure you break in your shoes before you begin logging steps in France.

Ballet flats are an easy way to look put together and as long as yours are comfortable, you should be good to wear them with jeans, black pants, skirts or dresses.

If you need more outfit inspo for Ballet Flats, don’t miss my Ballet Flats Outfit Ideas post.

18. Sezane Basket Bag

I love bringing a straw market tote when traveling to France in Spring or Summer I love this one in particular as fits a fair bit and I love the double straps that make it more practical for a variety of uses.

It also comes in smaller sizes if you’d prefer!

The brand Hunting Season makes some beautiful ones as well and for more affordable options check out Mango’s bags.

19. Trench Coat

No trip in the spring is complete without a trench coat. It’ll likely be your most worn piece. I highly recommend one with a hood like this one! I love that the hood is detachable so if you don’t need it one day you can just remove it.

Related: How to Style a Trench Coat

I also love and often travel with my Sezane Trench Coat.

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I hope you found this post helpful as you plan to visit France in Spring! If you need more help, don’t miss my Men’s Paris Packing List for Spring & Summer as well.

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France Packing List for Spring

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A few other items to consider bringing:

Leather Jacket

I never go to London without my favorite leather jacket in tow. I wear it over evening outfits most often but it can be worn over a sweater or button down for daytime outings, too.

Cashmere Sweater

France in the Spring can still be chilly! Don’t let sunny days fool you as you may endure wind and other elements and therefore having one heavier sweater (preferably cashmere) is essential.  You can use code MEGHANDONO15 for 15% off your order on any Jenni Kayne sweaters.

Sunglasses

A sunny France day must, pack a pair or two of your favorite sunglasses. I swear by my favorite styles by Celine. I find their sunglasses rather indestructible making them great for travel in particular.

Top Tote Hat Holder

If you plan to bring a sun hat for your France spring trip, I never travel without a hat without adding it to this handy magnet that clips onto your carry on and ensures you don’t end up losing your hat while en route.

Silk Tank

Perfect for evenings or daytime layering, I always keep one of these washable silk tanks in my suitcase as a base layer.

Shirtdress

A shirtdress is perfect for warm days exploring France. This one is a particular favorite. I wear the size L.

 

If you want to pack light remember the importance of mix and match styles. I recommend you check the weather several times before you depart and rely on high quality basics you’ll be able to wear and re-style multiple times.

If you’ve just got a trip to Paris on the books, don’t miss my Paris Packing List for Spring. I also have other seasonal packing lists for the city of light.

 

 

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