The French Government has been working to improve the situation for disabled travellers. They have created the Tourisme et Handicap rating which rates hotels, restaurants and other sites that have passed a number of strict requirements and standards. On your stay this will be clear as those that have passed will be marked as ‘Accessible norms handicapes’ – although not an official rating this is helping to make France an easier place to visit for the disabled traveller.

Additionally, a large number of sights are fully accessible for the disabled visitor. You can admire the paintings at the Orsay Museum, wonder at the Palace of Versailles, re-live the Di Vinci Code at the Louvre and scale to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.

However, there are still some challenges that need to be considered when planning a trip to France. There are few kerb ramps, older public facilities and budget hotels lack lifts, cobblestone streets can be a challenge for wheelchairs and the Paris Metro can prove difficult.