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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The legendary Tour de France!

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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  • Darryl Musick September 26, 2011 at 5:31pm
    It's Oktoberfest and at The World on Wheels, we're heading to Munich...but along the way, we're going to be spending a few days on the French Riviera: http://tinyurl.com/y933d48
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    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • David Paul Appell September 22, 2011 at 6:36pm
    Fans of Lyon dining and especially Paul Bocuse, you'll want to read this, recently posted on our blog: My Dinner With Paul.
  • Wink Lorch August 1, 2011 at 6:18pm
    Kitty, apologies - I read your message too fast and thought you meant a place for YOU to stay whilst visiting your daughter! Hope she finds somewhere, with Karen's and Amanda's excellent advice. Alternatively there are various English-speaking French forums, where you could post a request e.g. Anglo Info Provence.
  • Amanda Dwyer July 29, 2011 at 8:28pm

    Hi Kitty,

    It sounds like your daughter is doing a similar teaching program to what I did back in 2000, which was amazing!! I was in Vienne, near Lyon, and was given contact information of one of the teachers in town who helped me find a short-term apartment rental. The high school there also had rooms available for the teachers so definitely have her check with the school and materials she was provided from the program. Bonne chance a votre fille!

  • Karen Fawcett July 29, 2011 at 3:12pm

    Kitty:  Your daughter should contact the chamber of commerce in Avignon and see if it knows of any rooms for rent. Next step (and I assume she speaks French) is to talk to everyone (meaning places that sell bread and newspapers) to see if anyone knows of a room to rent for eight months.  The tourist season will be over and people may be more than happy to make some extra income.  Cash talks in Provence.   Keep us posted.  

    OH - ask at the school where she will be teaching. I suspect there may be teachers who might be looking for an apartment mate or parents with a room for rent. 

  • Wink Lorch July 29, 2011 at 10:57am
    Kitty - my writer for that part of France, recommends the Hotel Boquier -  the link is to the page on my site with all contact details, map and her description.
  • Kitty J. Pope July 28, 2011 at 9:40pm

    Hi guys,

      My youngest daughter Kristina is going to Avignon, France to teach for about 8 months beginning in latter September. Does anyone have any heads up on a place to stay that is reasonable and walking distance and hopefully to train station. Let me know ASAP. Thanks

  • David Paul Appell July 14, 2011 at 7:23am

    Happy Bastille Day! What are YOU doing to celebrate?

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  • David Paul Appell June 3, 2011 at 10:46pm
    Do you know Antibes? A Tripatini member has a quick question. Please click here to help. Thanks!
  • David Paul Appell June 2, 2011 at 11:39pm
    A Tripatini member is looking for a specific kind of tour guide in Paris for July. Can you help? Thanks!
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