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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 glad to visit there again during my road trip this...

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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 train in France has many advantages. First, it is...

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France Travel Changes and Industry Trends 2025

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...

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Discover Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer

Discover Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer

Collioure and Banyuls-sur-Mer Tucked in the western curve of the Mediterranean Sea is a little jewel, Collioure. It’s a seaside resort popular with the French, though not mobbed with foreign tourists. Nevertheless, it can be crowded in summer, and there are many...

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Le Marais: A Must-Visit in Paris

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 once marshy, but in the 12th century was drained...

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Bountiful Bonnieux!

Bountiful Bonnieux!

Bonnieux, Provence Bonnieux is a picturesque and hilly Provence village in the Luberon area, a worthy addition to your Provence vacation or road trip. Up to the 19th century, it was a prestigious town when the region belonged to the Pope. You can see signs of that...

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Have You Heard of Uzès?

Have You Heard of Uzès?

The town of Uzès, to the west of  Avignon (in the Gard department) is less known by tourists, but appreciated by many. Artists, Parisians, and travelers in the know come here to enjoy a smaller slice of the Provence life without the crowds. It’s a 42-minute drive west...

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9 Beautiful Streets in Paris

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,...

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5 Dream Honeymoons in France

5 Dream Honeymoons in France

France is a dream spot for your honeymoon. Here are five destinations to consider before you tie the knot. (And if you aren’t getting married, they’re STILL good ideas for your next dream vacation! Although you can’t easily get married in France without living there...

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