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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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5 of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica

Robert Brands France´s ravishing, rocky island in the Mediterranean (which the French dub l´Île de la Beauté, the Isle of Beauty) is home to some of the sea´s most stunning beaches, ranging from the more developed strands of the south to the wilder northern beaches with few or no amenities. If you´re looking for a beachy getaway next summer - especially one that allows you to combine it with fabulous history, culture, cuisine, and eco opportunities - do give serious consideration to la…

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Provence: lovely hill towns plus beaucoup wine & cheese equal paradise

Victor Block Naturally we started our trip off with a glass of wine at lunch - after all, it was too late for breakfast… “Deux verres de vin rouge – um, uh -- pas sec. Un peu…” Finally I just threw my hands in the air and laughed. I meant well but it seemed unfair to make our poor waiter suffer for my lack of fluency with the language. Our waiter obliged with two glasses of wine and a hearty, “Welcome to Provence!" Our first morning, COVID-19 vaccination card in hand, we left to explore…

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Christmas in Colmar, in Alsace-Lorraine

Europe’s towns and cities famously light up and don holiday finery for Yuletide, but during the Christmas season in Colmar, in northeast France’s Alsace region – already famous for its charming historic quarter, with its cobblestone streets, canals, and half-timbered houses – the displays reach another level entirely, going far beyond lightbulbs adorning the main streets to the façades of the small houses in its old town illuminated in all the colours of the rainbow. The results, as any…

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Marseille & Versailles cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Karen Fawcett November 7, 2009 at 2:01am

There are always restaurants open on New Year's Day and some small markets (the Ma and Pop type). The large groceries will be closed. People need to recover from the previous night!
Deery Walker November 6, 2009 at 7:44pm

Merci Karen. We will absorb the magic of the night with our digital cameras (and champagne flutes) in hand. Do you happen to know if any restaurants, epiceries, markets, etc. are open New Year's Day or is it a holiday for all? Just want to be prepared to make plans accordingly. Thanks again for your insight.
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!
Karen Fawcett November 3, 2009 at 9:18pm

NAYAZ -I use an excellent group who handle anything from soup to nuts. I have worked with quite a few but am delighted by this company's service. If you would like to contact them: please send me an email @ kvfawcett@aol.com Gee, I hope this is correct protocol. Forgive me if it's not. Karen
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.