France

Oui, c'est encore la belle France, from the bright lights of Paris to the rocky shores of Brittany/Normandy and the chic vibe of the Côte d'Azur - both deluxe and pas cher.

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Tour de FranceWell, there´s no doubt that this is tops in Europe if not the world. From late June through late July, the Tour unfolds over roughly 3,300–3,500 kilometers (2,050-2,175 mi.) in a three-week circuit that changes course annually. And it´s really more than just a bicycle race—starting towns, mountain villages, vineyards and coastlines become waystations in a moving festival of sport. Riders climb high Alpine cols above Mont Blanc, sprint along the lavender-scented roads of Provence,…

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Guadeloupe and 8 of its top highlights

Hugo Elby Shaped like a butterfly from the air, Guadeloupe somehow slips between the cracks when it comes to booking travel to the Caribbean, in favor of the likes of Barbados, Jamaica, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic. But that´s actually part of its appeal.Guadeloupe is actually an overseas département of France, meaning the euro is the currency, baguettes appear everywhere, and locals carry French passports while living amid rainforests, volcanoes, and palm-lined beaches. Around 380,000…

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4 magnifique museums in Paris for fashionistas

saiko3p The ever elegant City of Light of course needs no introduction, with its astonishing cultural, historical and architectural heritage, along with some of the world’s finest dining and shopping. And speaking of shopping, Paris as one of the world’s premier fashion capitals not only offers a wealth of couture from classic to cutting-edge, but lovers of fashion can also scratch their sartorial itch at four fantastic institutions devoted to the subject:read post

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Best Places to Drink craft beer in France?

Just dropped a new survival guide for craft beer geeks visiting France and was wondering what are your local recommendations for drinking craft beer in france?https://eatlikethefrench.com/craft-beer-in-france-survival-guide/

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Karen Fawcett November 3, 2009 at 9:28pm

Deery: Whatever you do, don't book a table at a restaurant. You'll pay more for less and usually, it's a humongous rip-off. I always go to one of Paris's traiteurs (or Au Bon Marche) and pack a picnic filled with goodies plus a lot of champagne (for the adults). I go to concerts and walk the streets. At midnight, I end up with the gang (and a zillion other people) by the Trocadéro, Walking in Paris on New Year's Eve is magical - but dress for the occasion. It can and does get cold. If you can be on a barge at midnight - that's fun too. Yes, it's touristy. But, why not!
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Deery Walker November 3, 2009 at 7:59pm

Our family is celebrating the New Year in Paris. Any suggestions on things to do or places to go? It will be us with our son and daughter-in-law and daughter and boyfriend. We have all traveled to Paris before so are looking for experiences beyond the typical travel guide suggestions.
Nayaz Noor November 3, 2009 at 1:54pm

Could anybody recommend a reliable incoming tour operator in France who can handle all the ground arrangements like hotels, transfers, sightseeing etc? thanks!
Max Pesling September 28, 2009 at 5:14pm

Thanks, Carles, I should have known, I've been to BCN plenty of times!
José Balido September 27, 2009 at 11:44pm

Merci bien, Susan! That's a great piece, and certainly one to keep handy for my next trip to France...!
P2PSusan September 27, 2009 at 11:39pm

Jose here's a link to an article (in French) about staying in monasteries in France. There are a few suggestions. I agree it's a good way to go; I did it in Italy and found the experience very memorable.

http://tinyurl.com/y8pt4zb

Des monastères pas si austères

Passer quelques jours dans le silence d'une abbaye, c'est découvrir, que l'on soit croyant ou non, des lieux splendides et empreints d'Histoire. Moin…
Carles Domènech September 27, 2009 at 11:16pm

Max, "Carles" is "Charles" in Catalan, the language spoken in Catalonia (split between Spain and France), Andorra, the Balearic Islands, the Valencia region and in Alghero in Sardinia. I am from Barcelona.
José Balido September 27, 2009 at 11:02pm

Wow. Images like that one of the abbey are ***almost*** enough to make you fantasize about the cloistered life... Just curious, do you guys know of any monasteries in that part of France that have been converted into modern lodgings? Two memorable places I've slept in or visited: the Hotel Růže in Český Krumlov in South Bohemia (Czech Republic), and the Hotel Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva in Cangas de Onís, Asturias (northern Spain). A very rich and distinctive kind of experience that you just don't get in a commercial hotel.
Katherine Rodeghier September 27, 2009 at 10:47pm

Thanks Max. Yes that's my photo. It's a beautiful place. I'll be back in that part of France next July. My daughter is getting married just north of there in the Drome Provencal.