Saint-Malo: An Updated View

Saint-Malo Revisited Saint-Malo is my new favorite place in Brittany, though it's really a tie with Dinan. I posted on Saint-Malo a few years ago, but this is a recent take on the beautiful jewel of Brittany. I was so glad to visit there again during my road trip this...

A Cooking Vacation in France

Ever think of a cooking vacation in France?   This updated for 2025 post will give you the low-down on a variety of options of Cooking Vacations in France.   There are a variety of formats, regions, menus, and lengths of time, from a few hours to a whole...

Updated French Train Savvy

FrenchTrain Savvy   Updated 2025 Increase your French Train savvy! This complete and updated post will tell you what you need to know.     Pros and Cons of French Train Travel (Mostly Pros) Traveling by train in France has many advantages. First, it is...

France Travel Changes and Industry Trends 2025

Travel Industry Trends and France Travel Changes Updated Summer 2025   Each time I visit Paris and other areas of France, there are little tweaks here and there. I've just come back and will share what I observed and learned. First, there is no more physical...

Rennes, Gateway to Brittany

Rennes, Gateway to Brittany (but worth a visit for itself too!)   Brittany, France is on my radar. Is it on yours?   Some people aren’t sure where Brittany is, like a woman I spoke to just today about France. In the past, Brittany wasn’t on my radar as much...

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Saint-Malo: An Updated View

Saint-Malo: An Updated View

Saint-Malo Revisited Saint-Malo is my new favorite place in Brittany, though it's really a tie with Dinan. I posted on Saint-Malo a few years ago, but this is a recent take on the beautiful jewel of Brittany. I was so...

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Updated French Train Savvy

Updated French Train Savvy

FrenchTrain Savvy   Updated 2025 Increase your French Train savvy! This complete and updated post will tell you what you need to know.     Pros and Cons of French Train Travel (Mostly Pros) Traveling by...

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Rennes, Gateway to Brittany

Rennes, Gateway to Brittany

Rennes, Gateway to Brittany (but worth a visit for itself too!)   Brittany, France is on my radar. Is it on yours?   Some people aren’t sure where Brittany is, like a woman I spoke to just today about France....

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On the Road in Brittany

On the Road in Brittany

On the Road in Brittany   Each year when I travel to France, I have a theme. Last year, it was Provence, and the year before, I went to Alsace. (And Paris is always in there too.) This year… it’s Brittany in...

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Travel and Language Resources

Hit the Road: Free eBook!

There’s something special about seeing France by car. The freedom to set your pace, to see the out-of-the way places. Here are 5 Made-for-You road trips in 5 of the loveliest regions of France. Free 34-page eBook. Just rent a car and go!

Magical Paris: Over 100 Things to Do Across Paris

Magical Paris: The places you most want to see, as well as places you’ve never read about anywhere. Magical Paris gives both, not just tourist hubs, but ALL of Paris. All across Paris…discover the magic.

A French Garden: The Loire Valley

Here’s a place you might see only in your dreams, but it’s just an hour south of Paris … the Loire Valley. This is your guide for this enchanted place, with all you’ll need for an unforgettable trip.

Real French for Travelers Online Course

Learn travel French online…a great way to prepare for your trip to France! Whether you’re starting from zero or needing a good review, this course fits your schedule. It’s yours to keep. Click the image to learn more.

FREE French Mini-Course: Polite Words and Expressions

Get ready for your trip to France with this FREE online mini-course covering polite words and expressions. Video lessons will tell you how, what, and when to say polite expressions and greetings in France.

Real French for Travelers: The Book

When you go to France, why grab your phrasebook when you can learn REAL French? Simple chapters will take you from zero to past tense in clear lessons. Tons of travel vocabulary, too! (Also in online course)

Regions of France

Everything under the sun . . .

More things to do in France and travel tips, too! 

Along with travel tips that will help you have a great trip, there are many activities you can do in France. (Hiking, biking, boating, cooking classes, language study vacations . . . ) Have a look at this Alphabetical List (click the button) to find what you’re looking for!