France

Valentine Suggestions from The Travelers Way

by Mary Jo Manzanares on February 14, 2013

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We’re sending out the very best in Valentine wishes to our readers. And since we know some of you may be looking for romantic travel ideas, we have some of those to share with you as well. Now, it’s too late to pull any of these off today, but you can find a card and [...]

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8 Hot Destinations for Bicycle Travel in 2013

by Mary Jo Manzanares on February 11, 2013

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Hop on your bike and set off to see the world on two wheels! If that sounds like a great vacation adventure, consider this year’s eight hot destinations for bicycle travel which includes emerging destinations and already popular locales with something new to offer. Namibia Situated on Africa’s southwestern coast, Namibia is considered by many [...]

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Pantheon: History in Paris

by Mary Jo Manzanares on August 20, 2012

Pantheon Paris history

The Paris Pantheon is a neo-classical church in the Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement) of Paris that was modeled after the Pantheon in Rome.  With a dome similar to the one on St Paul’s Cathedral in London, the Pantheon was originally an abbey , but today serves as a glimpse of history as the burial place [...]

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Barge Cruising in France’s Burgundy Region

by Rita Cook on May 30, 2012

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Cruising in France’s Burgundy region is an experience that rivals the best cruises in the world.  While the boat I was on, Europeans Waterways’ La Belle Epoque, was slow going down the French canals, the scenery and world class service meant drinks within moments of asking, biking on the banks of the shallow canal, lounging [...]

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Dordogne Valley

The Dordogne Valley lies just south of France’s center, a region characterized by its ancient geological majesty. It is rural France at its best: tiny villages, forgotten by the march of time, divine wines produced from local grapes, gourmet specialties, such as truffles and duck, and breathtaking countryside. But the place which stands out among [...]

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First-Time Skiing in the French Alps

by Katy Stewart on November 10, 2011

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The French Alps are synonymous with great ski breaks. With legendary resorts like Chamonix, home to Mont Blanc, this breathtaking area of Europe lures thousands of winter adrenaline junkies each year.  It is a region famed for extreme ski runs and luxury price tags, so for the novice skier, heading to the Grand-Massif can feel [...]

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Shakespeare and Co., Paris

Some travelers scoff at visiting popular attractions, but this attitude often results in missing out on important pieces of history and culture. Take Paris and the well-known Shakespeare and Company bookshop for example. This independent bookstore on Paris’s left bank was originally founded in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, and became a popular gathering space for [...]

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Paris Sweet to Savory: Crepes Anyone?

by Honor Dargan on July 13, 2011

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Shrove Tuesday was a much looked forward to annual event in our house. Dad would make the pancake mix and get the pan greased and ready, then we’d all have a go at making our own. It was messy and great fun. And when we were done we’d squeeze on some lemon juice, add a [...]

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Provence at Your Pace: A Driving Tour

by Jessica Colley on July 7, 2011

Road trip in Provence France

Some travelers might be too intimidated to rent a car during international travel, but once you get over those first few nervous minutes (hopefully in a parking lot and not a major highway) the freedom of a car reveals a depth of culture you might not find otherwise. This is true in France, and specifically [...]

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Chunnel Speed: London to Paris in 2 Hours

by Jenni Ingersoll on June 29, 2011

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When the phone rings at 4:00 am waking you from a sound sleep,  the worst thoughts run through your head.  In the darkness and confusion as my husband answered the phone, I gathered my wits and remembered that we were in a hotel in London.  What was wrong, I wondered?  Were we going to have [...]

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