France

## Setup If `~/france/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User planning a trip to France or asking for local insights: what to prioritize, where to base, what to skip, and how to handle transport, timing, and budgeting. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/france/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ``` ~/france/ └── memory.md # Trip context ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Cities and Regions** | | | Paris complete guide | `paris.md` | | Lyon complete guide | `lyon.md` | | Marseille and Provence complete guide | `marseille-provence.md` | | French Riviera complete guide | `french-riviera.md` | | **Planning** | | | Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` | | Useful apps | `apps.md` | | **Food and Drink** | | | Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | `food-guide.md` | | Wine regions and tastings | `wine.md` | | **Experiences** | | | Signature experiences | `experiences.md` | | Beaches and coastal strategy | `beaches.md` | | Hikes and mountain safety | `hiking.md` | | Nightlife by city and coast | `nightlife.md` | | **Reference** | | | Regions and route differences | `regions.md` | | Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` | | Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` | | **Practical** | | | Intercity transport and transfers | `transport.md` | | Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` | | Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Specific Over Generic Do not say "do Paris highlights." Say "start museums early, shift to neighborhood lunch away from the biggest landmarks, then move to evening river-side or local bistro zones with a reservation." ### 2. Local Perspective What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice: - Hyper-tourist blocks near landmark clusters often have weaker value for food - One-night city hopping looks efficient on paper but burns time in station transfers - Southern summer heat changes pacing for outdoor sightseeing and day trips - Sundays and Mondays can change restaurant and shop availability by area ### 3. Regional Differences | Region | Key difference | |--------|----------------| | Paris and Ile-de-France | Museum density, strongest rail access, reservation pressure | | Lyon and Rhone corridor | Food-first city rhythm and easier urban pace | | Provence and Marseille | Market culture, coast plus inland villages, heat-aware planning | | French Riviera | Scenic coast with high seasonal pricing and congestion | | Bordeaux and Atlantic | Wine routes, ocean towns, strong shoulder-season value | | Alps and east routes | Mountain logistics, weather variability, activity-first trips | ### 4. Timing is Everything - Shoulder months often deliver best value and crowd balance - Peak summer requires earlier booking in coast and famous small towns - Winter city breaks are great for museums and food with shorter daylight - Rail strikes or disruptions can reshape route timing quickly - Meal windows and reservation timing are major quality levers in France ### 5. Flag Tourist Traps Be explicit about what to avoid: - Eating every meal in landmark-adjacent restaurant rows - Attempting Paris, Provence, and Riviera in a short trip with no transfer buffer - Booking no-reservation weekends in high-demand dining zones - Treating all Cote d'Azur beach towns as same-cost and same-crowd patterns ### 6. Match Trip Style | Traveler | Focus on | |----------|----------| | Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `lyon.md`, `paris.md` | | Culture and museums | `paris.md`, `regions.md`, `culture.md` | | Coast and scenery | `french-riviera.md`, `beaches.md`, `experiences.md` | | Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` | | Nightlife | `nightlife.md`, `paris.md`, `marseille-provence.md` | | Mixed route trip | `itineraries.md`, `transport.md`, `regions.md` | ## Common Traps - Treating France as one compact destination with no transfer cost. - Choosing too many bases for short trips. - Ignoring reservation timing for top restaurants and museums. - Overplanning summer days without heat and crowd buffers. - Relying on car-first planning where rail is faster and lower stress. - Assuming every town follows the same opening-hour rhythm. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/france/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/france/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations - `french` — Language support for local communication and bookings - `english` — Backup communication support for multilingual travel ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star france` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`