France: Good Place to Relax
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Versailles Tours and Travel Tips
Your time in France is not complete without a visit to the world-renowned Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles), located just 15 miles (25 km) southwest of Paris. This impressive estate, ... Continue Reading »
Versailles Fountains
Louis XIV, the Sun King, was not satisfied with ruling over the French people, or building the most magnificent palace in the world; at Versailles he was also determined to have mastery over water. ... Continue Reading »
St Tropez
The rich and famous might have their enormous yachts and grand chateaux, but any one of us can occupy the chairs and tables in the cafes that line the promenade at St Tropez, enjoy the sunshine and ... Continue Reading »
Cycling the Loire Valley
If it sounds somehow ridiculous that one river valley can house around one thousand chateaux you need to remember that the Loire River is very long; this is the longest river in France ... Continue Reading »
Gossip Girl Goes Monaco
In a case of life mirroring television, not only is Blair Waldorf engaged to the fictional Prince of Monaco on the series Gossip Girl, featuring misbehaving Upper East Side New York teenagers; ... Continue Reading »
Bordeaux Wine Culture and Tourism Centre
The city of Bordeaux is inevitably associated with vineyards and fine wine, so it's no surprise that the winning design of the Wine Culture and Tourism Center evokes the image of a wine tasting ... Continue Reading »
Find Your Inspiration in St Tropez
Brigitte Bardot was famously 'discovered' on the beach at St Tropez , and since the 1950's this French Riviera resort town has been known as a playground for the international jet set. Once a ... Continue Reading »
Free Things to Do in Cannes
Cannes has the aura of wealth and glamor, but there’s more to this small village than that annual red-carpet parade held in May. Cannes may feel out of reach for those with a budget in mind, ... Continue Reading »
French Spas Use Wine for Health Benefits
Wine, wine everywhere, and not a drop to drink. Because you’re soaking in it. Yes, some wonderfully innovative types in Bordeaux , surrounded by some of the world’s best wine producing country, ... Continue Reading »
Galignani Bookstore
Living history and written history, the famous Parisian bookshop Galignani has both. With family roots going back to the first printing presses in Venice in the 16th century when Simone Galignani ... Continue Reading »
Glamorous Cannes
The French Riviera is famous for its chic, picturesque coastal towns, and June or September is the perfect time to visit Cannes. The Film Festival has wrapped up and the red carpets have been rolled ... Continue Reading »
Go Green in Paris!
Paris is a remarkably green city with many options to get off the beaten track. The edges of the capital are interspersed with delightful green areas, from contemporary parks to charming historical ... Continue Reading »
Historical Bayeux
Sometimes I am astounded by the sheer age of things in Europe; you can almost feel the weight of history – but in a good way. Bayeux, in Normandy, northern France, close to the coast of the English ... Continue Reading »
Mosque Hammam
Winter is closing in on Paris so it’s time to find places to get warm. For an authentic Parisian experience off the tourist beat and very relaxing, head to the Paris Mosque. This place is an oasis. ... Continue Reading »
Paris in Spring
Spring is a happy time in Paris ; everyone’s emerging from their winter hibernation and venturing back onto the streets and into the parks and cafes. You might need to take a jacket and scarf ... Continue Reading »
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