September and October are great months to visit France, as the summer tourist crowds disperse and autumn's brilliant foliage and pleasantly crisp evenings begin. Fly nonstop to Paris for as little as $332 each way with a new Air France sale that chops up to 35% off competing fall fares.

Book by Sept. 20 for travel through Oct. 23 with a 14-day advance purchase. Midweek fares are generally lowest.

Nonstop fares to Paris include:

• New York City-Paris ... $332 
• Washington, D.C.-Paris ... $363
• Boston-Paris ... $385
• Chicago-Paris ... $411
• Miami-Paris ... $411
• Los Angeles-Paris ... $464

This is part of a larger sale that includes prime destinations in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and more. The best fares include (each way):  

• Houston-Munich ... $353
• Detroit-Rome ... $391
• San Francisco-Pisa ... $410

Air France's onboard amenities include 85 on-demand movies, full meal and drink service (including alcoholic beverages) throughout the flight, feather-filled seat headrests and a complimentary travel kit with an eye mask and earplugs.