Enjoying Winter in France

Winter in France   Visiting France during the winter months has more to offer than you might think. It's true that most of France’s millions of visitors per year come between May and October. But it may surprise you how memorable and exciting a winter visit can...

Road Trips: A New Way to Travel Through France

Road Trips in France So, you've been to Paris and maybe to Nice. Although they are fabulous places, there is unbelievably more to see and do all across France. You can take trains, which are a wonderful way to go. But what about a ROAD TRIP, when you're the boss and...

French Etiquette for Travelers

French Etiquette for Travelers Etiquette is culturally important to the French. It’s ingrained in their upbringing and daily lives. This is, of course, true for most cultures. But when you travel to France, it’s helpful to know these things, like a secret code to get...

Travelers with Handicaps in Paris: A Practical Guide

Travelers with Handicaps in Paris: A Practical Guide If you are a traveler with a handicap, with or without a wheelchair, Paris is not off limits! Many years ago, Paris wasn’t so easy to navigate in a wheelchair. But Paris has made tremendous strides in making their...

Delicious Specialties of Brittany France

Tasting Brittany: Discover the Specialties of Brittany   In the magical region of Brittany, as in other regions of France, there are food and drink specialties that are woven into the history and culture of the place. To visit and enjoy Brittany is to try, learn...

Recent Posts

Dinan: A Treasure Revisited

Dinan: A Treasure Revisited

Dinan: A Treasure Revisited   The Brittany town of Dinan so impressed me that I posted on this town twice over the years. Well, it’s time for an updated post, since I just visited again this year. (My third visit…...

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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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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

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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!