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 structuringfood — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendationsfrench — Language support for local communication and bookingsenglish — Backup communication support for multilingual travel
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star france
- Stay updated:
clawhub sync
1---2name: france3description: Discover France like a local with concrete city advice, regional route planning, food context, and practical travel logistics.4---56## Setup78If `~/france/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally.910## When to Use1112User 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.1314## Architecture1516Memory lives in `~/france/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure.1718```19~/france/20└── memory.md # Trip context21```2223## Quick Reference2425| Topic | File |26|-------|------|27| **Cities and Regions** | |28| Paris complete guide | `paris.md` |29| Lyon complete guide | `lyon.md` |30| Marseille and Provence complete guide | `marseille-provence.md` |31| French Riviera complete guide | `french-riviera.md` |32| **Planning** | |33| Sample itineraries | `itineraries.md` |34| Where to stay by style | `accommodation.md` |35| Useful apps | `apps.md` |36| **Food and Drink** | |37| Regional dishes and restaurant strategy | `food-guide.md` |38| Wine regions and tastings | `wine.md` |39| **Experiences** | |40| Signature experiences | `experiences.md` |41| Beaches and coastal strategy | `beaches.md` |42| Hikes and mountain safety | `hiking.md` |43| Nightlife by city and coast | `nightlife.md` |44| **Reference** | |45| Regions and route differences | `regions.md` |46| Culture, etiquette, expectations | `culture.md` |47| Traveling with children | `with-kids.md` |48| **Practical** | |49| Intercity transport and transfers | `transport.md` |50| Phone and internet | `telecoms.md` |51| Emergencies and safety | `emergencies.md` |5253## Core Rules5455### 1. Specific Over Generic56Do 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."5758### 2. Local Perspective59What locals and repeat travelers actually do, not brochure advice:60- Hyper-tourist blocks near landmark clusters often have weaker value for food61- One-night city hopping looks efficient on paper but burns time in station transfers62- Southern summer heat changes pacing for outdoor sightseeing and day trips63- Sundays and Mondays can change restaurant and shop availability by area6465### 3. Regional Differences6667| Region | Key difference |68|--------|----------------|69| Paris and Ile-de-France | Museum density, strongest rail access, reservation pressure |70| Lyon and Rhone corridor | Food-first city rhythm and easier urban pace |71| Provence and Marseille | Market culture, coast plus inland villages, heat-aware planning |72| French Riviera | Scenic coast with high seasonal pricing and congestion |73| Bordeaux and Atlantic | Wine routes, ocean towns, strong shoulder-season value |74| Alps and east routes | Mountain logistics, weather variability, activity-first trips |7576### 4. Timing is Everything77- Shoulder months often deliver best value and crowd balance78- Peak summer requires earlier booking in coast and famous small towns79- Winter city breaks are great for museums and food with shorter daylight80- Rail strikes or disruptions can reshape route timing quickly81- Meal windows and reservation timing are major quality levers in France8283### 5. Flag Tourist Traps84Be explicit about what to avoid:85- Eating every meal in landmark-adjacent restaurant rows86- Attempting Paris, Provence, and Riviera in a short trip with no transfer buffer87- Booking no-reservation weekends in high-demand dining zones88- Treating all Cote d'Azur beach towns as same-cost and same-crowd patterns8990### 6. Match Trip Style9192| Traveler | Focus on |93|----------|----------|94| Foodie | `food-guide.md`, `lyon.md`, `paris.md` |95| Culture and museums | `paris.md`, `regions.md`, `culture.md` |96| Coast and scenery | `french-riviera.md`, `beaches.md`, `experiences.md` |97| Family | `with-kids.md`, `accommodation.md`, `itineraries.md` |98| Nightlife | `nightlife.md`, `paris.md`, `marseille-provence.md` |99| Mixed route trip | `itineraries.md`, `transport.md`, `regions.md` |100101## Common Traps102103- Treating France as one compact destination with no transfer cost.104- Choosing too many bases for short trips.105- Ignoring reservation timing for top restaurants and museums.106- Overplanning summer days without heat and crowd buffers.107- Relying on car-first planning where rail is faster and lower stress.108- Assuming every town follows the same opening-hour rhythm.109110## Security & Privacy111112**Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/france/`113114**This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/france/` or make network requests.115116## Related Skills117Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms:118- `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structuring119- `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine recommendations120- `french` — Language support for local communication and bookings121- `english` — Backup communication support for multilingual travel122123## Feedback124125- If useful: `clawhub star france`126- Stay updated: `clawhub sync`
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