A French Alps Vacation

A French Alps Vacation

by | Jun 26, 2019 | Central and East

If nature is in your soul, the French Alps are your paradise, with unparalleled beauty everywhere you turn. That’s why, for hikers, skiers, climbers, paragliders, campers, and walkers, the French Alps are a top destination and Europe’s highest mountain chain. This is...
Planning Your Trip to France

Planning Your Trip to France

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Travel Tips

Planning and preparing well for your trip to France makes all the difference in maximizing your visit. PLANNING Plan the “skeleton” first. These are the most time-sensitive tasks that must be done on a deadline. After that, you can fill in the rest. Here’s where...
Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

by | Jan 22, 2019 | Normandy

If you are heading north from Paris to Normandy, you shouldn’t miss the historic and charming city of Rouen (pronounced Roo-on, with a nasal n.) This mid-sized town sits on the Seine River. Rouen is crisscrossed with medieval streets, dotted with half-timbered houses,...
Loire…and Peace

Loire…and Peace

by | Oct 3, 2016 | Central and East

What is the Loire Valley known for? When I ask this question to my (adult) French students, many of them exclaim, “Castles!” Others hear the words Loire Valley and draw a blank, unsure of where it is or what it is famous for. By the time you finish this post, you’ll...