A Golden City in the South: Aix-en-Provence

A Golden City in the South: Aix-en-Provence   About 20 miles north of Marseille lies the golden city of Aix-en-Provence. (Aix is pronounced X.) No visit to Provence would be complete without coming here at least for a couple of days. That said, there’s enough to...

A 10-Day Eastern France Train Tour

10-Day Eastern France Train Tour   Self-guided train tours can be just as rewarding as a road trip in different ways. Eastern France has many memorable towns and cities that are easily accessible by train. Once you arrive and find your lodging, you’re free to...

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 day trips from there? Take some time over the...

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!)   Snowfall in Paris Right about the time Americans were...

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 resources. So, here is the news.... (The summary, if...

Recent Posts

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...

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What’s Special about Besançon?

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...

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Traveling Inside France

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...

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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!