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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Ed Wetschler August 31, 2010 at 9:43pm

Like sports statistics geeks, InternationalLiving.com runs the numbers on eight different factors to come up with an annual ranking of the best countries for retirees. This year, France came in fourth, but it was a close race. (The U.S. scored #15; the U.K. scored only #22.)

Here are the top ten, with numerical scores on a scale of 100:

Ecuador - 81
Panama - 80
Mexico - 79
France - 78
Italy - 78
Uruguay - 77
Malta - 76
Chile - 76
Spain - 75
Costa Rica - 75
Jools Stone August 20, 2010 at 10:02pm

Anyone in Paris next weekend? Keen to meet a few travel bloggers/writers etc. Going to Rock en Seine, but not hanging out there for the duration. 27-30 August. Please reply if you fancy it. Thanks, Jools
Tripatini August 20, 2010 at 9:59pm

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Darryl Musick August 20, 2010 at 5:44pm

Remember your first trip to the South of France? We do...like it was yesterday. Today on The World on Wheels, a new report about our first trip to this great destination: http://tinyurl.com/2em6nx3

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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…
Kimberly Kradel August 17, 2010 at 8:05pm

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think burqas are even mentioned in the Koran. I think there is mention of women dressing modestly, and covering the head, so Islamic women can still respect the teachings of their religion without wearing a burqa.

For all women, Muslim or not, the wearing of a burqa is a hot issue. While I find the garment offensive to women and a hindrance to freedom, others may not. But I bet there are a lot of Muslim women in France who are secretly happy about the law.

As far as shirtless rugby players in Perpignan? The law is probably more about how they act then the fact that they are shirtless. If they just behaved themselves, even slightly, like the previous posters mentioned, if they just acted like the guests they are, there would be no need for a law.

Jason Mitchell
Karen Fawcett August 17, 2010 at 7:42pm

Oh please -- tourists should realize they are guests in another country and follow the mores of it. I don't walk into a Mosque wearing shorts and flip flops. I cover my head when it's appropriate. People who choose to travel to other countries should show respect. Come on!
Kat Morgenstern August 17, 2010 at 7:15pm

I think the deeper issue, as regards tourists is, that people should remember that they are GUESTS in another country. They should RESPECT the cultural values of the country and plain old basic etiquette they are visiting and behave like human beings. I often feel ashamed for people behaving like complete *** (never mind) when going abroad, just because they feel like they are at liberty to do so when they are somewhere else. I work in tourism, but if all tourists were like this I'd stop encouraging people to go on holidays in other countries.
José Balido August 17, 2010 at 5:20pm

Is France violating freedom of expression? Just read on eTurboNews that Perpignan has become the latest city to fine people who don't dress appropriately in public (read: shirtless British rugby fans). Add this to the recent hoo-hah over France's banning of the Islamic burqa, and you're left wondering what the heck to wear in the land of Hermès: on the one hand, the fashion police doesn't want you to bare too much skin, but on the other hand, don't cover it up too much either.

How long before we see gendarmes fining hapless tourists for not wearing cufflinks on alternate Thursdays?

Is dress a valid form of self-expression, comparable to freedom of speech? Especially in a religious context? And should government have any role in dictating how we dress?
Jeni Matthews August 3, 2010 at 10:55am

Hi Julie,
I organize custom holidays in the Rhône-Alpes and am located in Valence if I can be of help?

In fact, I believe I contacted you a while back about a truffle holiday I was organizing??

Thanks,

Jeni Matthews
Red Balloon Travel
Julie Mautner July 31, 2010 at 6:24pm

I'm looking for a few travel agents who specialize in France and hopefully Provence. If that's you or someone you know, please get in touch. It must be someone who sends many clients to France each year and who is really up on what's going on. Many thanks!