Whether or not they're shoppers, most travelers love quality mementos of their trips. But "quality" is key, and there are certain items that will always be worth seeking out. Paintings and other kinds of art are a prime example – whether charming wa
Read more…How do I love thee, Quartier Latin? Let me count the ways: Students. Chilled rosé at a sidewalk café. Students. Reveling in the Bohemian joie de vivre. Students. Chantilly-cream crêpes from a street stand. Students. Browsing fascinating museums like
To experience the essence of this ancient region of east central France – site of great, dreamy scenery, and famous for its cuisine and especially its eponymous wine – you want to venture beyond capital Dijon to the historic smaller towns and cities
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This month's observance of the 70th anniversary of D-Day focused the world's attention again on the beaches of Normandy. Today those beaches are blessedly peaceful, and just one of the many attractions that bring visitors to this scenic, historic cor
Some ten miles (16 km) up in the hills above Cannes, the small town of Grasse accounts for 2/3 of France’s production of perfume essence and food flavorings, and those hills are alive with the flowers, in particular jasmine and roses, which form the
Skiing on the cheap has always been a serious challenge. When we start booking your holiday and calculate the prices for accommodation, flights, equipment and lift passes, you may well start to wonder whether all this is seriously worthwhile. However
Arguably more so than many other European cities, the high-profile, historic parks of the City of Light are unusually plentiful and famous - Tuileries...Luxembourg (right)...Bois de Vincennes... among hundreds of other lesser known ones. And not only
This is a super line-up of events that are taking place in the City of Light.
If budget is a concern, and let’s be honest, when you’re traveling with friends rather than family, then consider one of the less expensive destinations for your ski holiday this year. Well, you probably won’t bump into the Beckhams, but the snow is
Or suggest others come here? I'm prejudiced. But, I would like to know what others think.
Paris is famously full of world-famous sites we all know and love. But please also try to squeeze in at least a couple of great, very local experiences, as well, such as 11th/12th-arrondissement neighborhood surrounding the Place de la Bastille. Onc
Hi, my name is Eugenio D'Urso, I am a traveller and a blogger and I had a mad idea.
I want to walk all the way from Guernsey (Channel Islands), starting in St Malo (Brittany), to my homeland Tuscany, in Italy, through France couchsurfing. Why ?
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The self proclaimed “land of fine art and living” is much more than a wine region in central France. In the minds of many wine aficionados, Burgundy produces the world’s most drinkable wines in the world.
A trip to Burgundy is a step back in time. Th
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The City of Light has many things to offer besides welcoming locals, famed French cuisine and the Eiffel Tower. A bustling city year-round, this tourist hot spot is home to some very exclusive restaurants and shops, also custom-made finds or 'bespoke
A winter wedding? Perfect place near Sarlat, the whole castle for you and guests from 9000 Euro - covers everything (accommodation wise). We also work with a Dordorgne destination wedding planner - all she does is Dordogne! Getting married in the win
Read more…Pleasant and sociable, bars are great places to unwind in after both a day’s work or a day of leisure. Paris is no exception to this trend, with chic or offbeat establishments that never fail to amaze. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has cre
Entering service as a train station in 1900, Paris’ handsome Beaux-Arts Gare d’Orsay was out of commission by the 1970s. But since 1986 it's been leading a very distinguished second life indeed as one of Europe’s most beloved museums. The Musée d’O
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