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Start Dreaming of France Travel
Start Dreaming of France Travel in 2025! If you’re thinking about travel for 2025, Oliver’s France has some suggestions for you. It’s not too early to explore what you want to do. Southeast? Northwest? Paris and...
France in the News: 5 Stories
France in the News: 5 Stories France is in the news. Get up to speed with these 5 interesting stories of recent developments in l’Hexagone (French nickname for their country, shaped like a 5-sided hexagon!) ...
Black Friday at Oliver’s France!!
Oliver's France doesn't want to be left out of Black Friday festivities and discounts! You might be planning your next trip already for 2025 or beyond, and we want you to be equipped with helpful travel and language...
10 Famous French Pastries (and where to find them)
10 Famous French Pastries One of the iconic treasures visitors most seek in Paris is the French pastry. It’s known around the world for good reasons. They don’t just look good! The taste equals the artistic...
French Wine Basics
One of the pleasures France is most known for is its wine. Centuries of careful crafting, along with ideal climate and soil combinations, have made France stand out as a producer of quality wines known around the...
Le Marais: A Must-Visit in Paris
The next time you’re in Paris, Le Marais is one neighborhood you should have on your must-visit list during your trip. What is Le Marais? The word marais in French means swamp or wetlands (marsh.) This area was...
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!
