A fellow member is would like to know if he can expect any problems in bringing in large numbers of vitamins in bags on a trip to Nice. For details/to help out, please see his question at our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Merci à tous!
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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
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
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
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
Just a block apart on Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the City of Light, a pair of iconic and rival cafés, Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, have been iconic fixtures of the Latin Quarter since the late 19th century. But is there any real reason
Founded in 1115 and situated in a narrow valley in the south of the Dordogne, the Abbey de Cadouin is classified as a 'monument historique'. For 800 years this Cistercian abbey drew in pilgrims making the journey to view a sacred piece of cloth belie
The many immigrants who’ve made Paris home over the years have left an exotic mark tasty enough to justify a visit by itself — especially if you’re curious about unusual cuisines that may be hard to find even in, say, New York, London, or Los Angeles
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 ?
Bec
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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
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
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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
Nice is one of Europe’s oldest tourist resorts because, unsurprisingly, of its beach - right in town, just a stone’s throw from the city's main shopping, entertainment and culture. France‘s fifth largest city is a perfect destination for those who w
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Read more…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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New, completely revised Green Guide Normandy features new maps, an improved structure and new sights, presenting top attractions, regional introductions, most interesting towns, shopping hot spots and suggested place
After a lovely, leafy drive up the Saône River, yea, I beheld the holy of holies outside Lyon, France - a two-story building and its courtyard somewhat gaudily plastered with murals depicting the master and his most illustrious forebears, colleagues,
