Located in southeastern France, extending from the lower Rhone River to the Italian border, and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, Provence maximizes its climate and landscape into some of the best cultural and culinary tourism around. You may not know exactly where it is on the map, but chances are, you’ve heard of it. And […]
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My wife suggested that we take a cruise in France. We had done river cruises in Europe before and we enjoyed the experience. This time, the cruise would be through the canals in the Burgundy wine region of France. Canal cruises are very different from our prior experiences. I admit to being apprehensive about a small
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Paris is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with a reason. The city has a rich culture embedded in high fashion and the flavors of some of the best wines and cuisines in the world. Because of those reasons, Paris is one of the most visited cities in
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French food doesn’t have to be intimidating or confusing, and you’ll find that some of the regional dishes are too good to pass up. Whether you’re looking for French comfort food, an appetizer, or dessert, here are 10 regional specialties to try when you’re in France. 1. Bouchées à la Reine (Versailles) Bouchées à la
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I am not typically a tour kind of traveler. Oh sure, when I’m in a new city I like taking a general city tour to get the lay of the land for later independent exploration, and I do enjoy a short themed day tour. But cramming myself on a bus with a bunch of other people
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French Waterways increases its hotel barge collection to 36 barges with the addition of six new boats for 2016: Saraphina, Mirage, Hemingway, Emma, Caroline, and Saroche. Each of the new barges offer different itineraries and styles, but all meet the highest standards of hotel barging. French Waterways aims to inform and inspire holidays on
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When you think of a trip to France, where is it you want to go? I confess to being a city girl at heart, so the first place I think of is Paris. The museums and the monuments always attract me, giving me a taste of the rich history of the country. While I love
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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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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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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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