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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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Tripatini February 21, 2012 at 9:38pm

A fellow member is looking for suggestions for the Côte d'Azur and south of France. If you'd like to help, please respond at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Merci!!
Tripatini December 18, 2011 at 3:25pm

Now in our blog: great post on Christmas in Provence.
Ed Wetschler October 25, 2011 at 9:27pm

Trick or treat? The link to "World's Best Theme-Park Halloween Parties" has changed. Regardless, you're gonna love the author's choices.

http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/world-s-best-theme-park-hal...
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

The World on Wheels

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