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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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/
Read more…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…
Read more…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…
Read more…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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Can you help answer a Tripatini member's question about bistros? http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/paris-restuarant-bistros-open...
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Some of the hilltop villages are fun. Near Nice is Saint Paul de Vence. Love it there with the winding cobbled streets but my favorite is as you walk in through the large city gates is a wonderful gelato shop with one of the best gelato's I've had in Europe! Lemon Meringue Pie, absolutely stunning. Its not a huge village so you can see it in about an hour. Also there is an artist there who paints the most colorful paintings, its worth a stop his name is Michel Degave and he's a fun person to talk to who can give you some good history about the village. Gordes is a great one to visit too.
Also the Pont du Gare bridge is fascinating and worth a visit. Amazing Roman architecture that still stands perfectly (actually an aquaduct) is over 2000 years old. There is a nice park, hiking trails and interpretive center there. The little restaurant there actually had pretty good food. When we were there is was filled with kids. Also if you do see the bridge they get you for parking on the way out. Purchase your ticket at the interpretive center.
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!!
Now in our blog: great post on Christmas in Provence.
Trick or treat? The link to "World's Best Theme-Park Halloween Parties" has changed. Regardless, you're gonna love the author's choices.
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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!
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.
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