Books Etc.

Books Etc.

Oliver’s France Travel Guides . . . Just the info you need, not everything you don’t!    Order print or eBook from your favorite retailer OR eBooks direct from the Oliver’s France STORE (click)   A French Garden: The Loire Valley The Loire...
9 Nitty Gritty Tips for Traveling in France

9 Nitty Gritty Tips for Traveling in France

Last month I published some tips for traveling in France, general tips to make your travels more enjoyable. But I’ve just returned from France and want to share nine more tips, the “nitty gritty” kind that you need to know just when you don’t expect it. And...
Paris: Magnetic Montmartre

Paris: Magnetic Montmartre

If you have seen the popular movie, “Amelie,” you may have been drawn into the character’s world by the unique charm of the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. Today, this is one of the top “must-see” areas of Paris, dominated by the Sacré Coeur Basilica. An equal...
3 Days in Paris

3 Days in Paris

Paris . . . you’ve always wanted to go. you’ve just learned that you can sneak in a 3-day side-trip as an add-on to your Provence or Loire Valley vacation. Or your business trip somewhere else in Europe. What can you do in three days? Actually, a lot. But you need to...