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In this section, you’ll find all the Oliver’s France posts: regional destinations, travel tips, France-wide activities, language tools, food, and much more. To go directly to regional destinations, click on the Regional tab on the menu, or click on one of the photos in the regional section on the home page. If you have something particular you want to find, there’s a search bar on the right side of the menu. And for a listing of all categories and posts, click HERE.
Adventures Off the Beaten Path in France
Detours in France Are you ready to go off the beaten path in France? There are times to go to renowned tourist sites. Then there are times to take a detour. To rent a car and wander. You’ll be amazed at what you find. You'll discover real France, meet the local...
Amazing Rocamadour
Rocamadour (Roh cah ma do er) Rocamadour is not just an exotic name. It's an exotic destination, a cliffside village built on three levels in the southwest of France. It's located in a region called La Dordogne, home to stunning views and historical...
French for Travelers
French for Travelers If you have travel plans (this year or in the future) to France, consider this: If you can speak even a small amount of French in stores, restaurants, and hotels, you'll enjoy your trip even more, because you'll feel more like an insider. Not only...
5 Islands Off the French Riviera
5 Islands Off the French Riviera What’s as great as the French Riviera? An island that captures the same magic, but on a smaller less touristy scale. Sound good? Read on! Here are 5 islands (and peninsulas) off the southern coast of France. In French, a...
Discover Fontainebleau
Discover Fontainebleau About an hour’s drive south of Paris you’ll find an idyllic town that’s long been a favorite day or weekend trip for Parisians: Fontainebleau. You’ll want to learn more about this destination for several reasons and you’ll enjoy them all!...
France Travel Changes and Industry Trends
Travel Industry Trends and France Travel Changes A new Europe travel requirement rolls out soon! Read about this change and other travel trends for 2024. Keep reading or jump to later in the post to read more about the new travel authorization for European...
9 Beautiful Streets in Paris
9 Beautiful Streets in Paris Paris has many beautiful streets. You’ll likely see headlines such as “Paris’ prettiest streets” in travel blogs. Quite honestly, it would be difficult to say which streets are THE prettiest, but here are 9 of them you should visit,...
What’s Special about Besançon?
Have you heard of the city of Besançon? Along with being the birthplace of Victor Hugo, Besançon is the capital of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France. This city of over 100,000 people is a thriving center of research, a great place to live, and a...
10 French Beverage (Spiked) Specialties
10 French Beverage (Spiked) Specialties Along with fantastic food, France is known for liquid specialties in each corner of the country. France has quite a heritage for alcoholic beverages! Several regions are famous for different wines, and the characteristics of...
Traveling Inside France
Once you get to France, you may want to travel inside the country. Is the train the only way? Train travel in France is efficient, inexpensive, and peaceful. But it’s not the only way to travel! (I’ll still supply you with a few tips for train travel, though.) Trains...
Not Too Early to Plan Travel to France
December is both an ending and a beginning. The end of the year, yet our minds are moving ahead to the blank slate of the following year. L’année prochaine… As you end this calendar year, your thoughts might already be on the trips you want to take next year or...
11 Fairy Tale Villages of Provence
In Provence, the fairy tale is real! Provence is popular for a reason. An abundance of picturesque villages emerge from another century. Cobbled alleys, centuries-old towers, cliffside towns overlooking lush valleys of olive and cherry groves... What’s not to love?...
