Based in Lexington, South Carolina, Kathy Nishnic is a registered representative with Mantei and Associates, where she helps clients work toward achieving their financial goals. In her free time, Kathy Nishnic enjoys traveling and tasting wines while visiting the Alsace, Bordeaux, and Cotes du Rhone regions.

France is well-known for its vineyards - but when is the best time to visit? According to experts, there are advantages to traveling during every season.

During winter, visitors experience smaller crowds, enabling them to have a more personalized experience in a tasting room or on a tour. The winter landscape can also be strikingly beautiful. Springtime offers ideal weather that is not too hot and affords a glimpse of budding flowers. Additionally, the crowds are still manageable and hotel prices are on the lower end.

Visiting France in the fall allows travelers to see the beautiful fall colors on both the vines and throughout the landscape. As vineyards are in the middle of the harvest, many of the larger wineries will host special events, such as grape stomping and live music. Finally, summer offers beautiful views of green landscape and many events to accommodate the large number of travelers - however, it can be very hot during these months.