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Apr 17, 2024
The Best Giverny Day Trip From Paris (+ Orsay)
If you need to immerse yourself in Impressionism, this Giverny day trip from Paris includes the Orsay Museum and a private guide.
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Apr 15, 2024
11 Masterpieces Of The Cluny Museum (Including Lady And The Unicorn)
Most people come for the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries, but stick around and discover 11 Cluny Museum treasures.
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Apr 06, 2024
12 Things To Do In Rouen, Normandy, That Will Enrich Your Culture
These 12 things to do in Rouen are high in culture, from art and architecture to history and gastronomy.
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Apr 06, 2024
7 Thematic Ways to Explore Rouen Cathedral, A Gothic Masterpiece
Rouen Cathedral is so rich in history and art that you'll be hard-pressed to leave, even if you're not a fan of religious architecture.
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Apr 06, 2024
Rouen, Capital of Impressionism? Light, Shadow, and the River Seine
Rouen, capital of Impressionism, has been a magnet for artists since the 19th century. Find out why.
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Apr 06, 2024
In the Footsteps of Joan of Arc in Rouen
The story of Joan of Arc in Rouen is her last one: this is where she was burned at the stake, and the city hasn't forgotten.
Mar 08, 2024
How Marseille Soap is Making a Comeback - and why it's a problem
Marseille soap is popular again, but the resurgence is facing growing pains: there's no agreement on which is the REAL Marseille soap.
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Mar 04, 2024
France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution
It's official, the right to abortion is now in the French constitution, the first country to do so.
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Mar 03, 2024
Is Marseille Safe? Or Is The City As Dangerous As They Say?
Is Marseille safe? It's a fair question, given the city's reputation. Find out what to visit, what to avoid, and how to enjoy your Marseille visit.
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Feb 29, 2024
5 unrivaled marseille museums that are worth your visit
Here are at least 5 major Marseille museums you need to visit during your trip.
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Feb 26, 2024
The Fascinating "True" Story Of The Legendary Chateau D'if
The legendary Chateau d'If was made famous by the novel the Count of Monte Cristo - which itself may have been inspired by a true story.
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Feb 23, 2024
Paris Booksellers Along The Seine Get To Stay Put
The booksellers who have populated the Paris riverside for centuries have won their battle to stay. They had been ordered to move because of "security concerns" around the upcoming Olympics.
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Feb 09, 2024
Cheval Palace: How A Rural Postman Built His Dream Castle By Hand
Stone by stone, a modest French postman spent his life building one of France's most extraordinary structures, Cheval Palace.
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Jan 16, 2024
3 Dangerous Areas in Paris You Should Avoid
Are there any dangerous areas in Paris? Find out which they are and how to avoid them.
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Jan 11, 2024
6 Magical Ways To Experience Paris in Spring
Discover 6 enchanting ways to experience the magic of Paris in spring.
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Jan 06, 2024
The 7 Best Lyon Food Tours In France’s Gastronomic Capital
Explore France's fabled gastronomy through one of these 7 immersive Lyon food tours.
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Jan 02, 2024
How the City of Dijon Lost its Mustard
People who ask "What is Dijon mustard?" think they know the answer. It's mustard from Dijon, of course! Well, not quite...
Dec 14, 2023
Why You Need to Visit These 4 Underrated French Cities in Spring 2024
Looking for some off-the-beaten-path French destinations this spring? Head for one of these 4 cities.
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Dec 12, 2023
13 Reasons They Call Lyon "Food Capital Of The World"
Lyon, food capital of the world, according to chefs and gastronomes. Just how right are they?
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Dec 11, 2023
Berlin-Paris night train returns after nine years
A night train linking Berlin and Paris has returned to service, nine years after the service was cancelled.
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Dec 05, 2023
Is Paris Safe? 4 Myths That Need Debunking In 2024
Is Paris safe? Each time a violent or terrorist attack takes place, this is the number one question everyone asks. Let me try to answer.
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Dec 01, 2023
French cheese-makers win EU battle over Camembert boxes
The iconic wooden boxes in which Camembert cheese is wrapped came close to being banned. Oh mon Dieu!
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Nov 30, 2023
Dark Tourism in Paris: 6 Sites That May Unnerve You
Ready to uncover dark tourism in Paris? Ready to uncover dark tourism in Paris? These 6 Paris graveyards, crypts and otherwordly sites are certain to give you a few chills.
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Nov 28, 2023
Discovering the delights of France's Lake Annecy [VIDEO]
A cheerful look at beautiful Lake Annecy - putting a bit of summer into our November!
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Nov 21, 2023
France Off The Beaten Path: 14 Unexpected Places You May Not Know
France off the beaten path is for those of you who want to visit places you may not know - here are 14.
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Nov 19, 2023
French police thwart €600,000 champagne heist
Thieves in France stole two truckloads of champagne before police recovered the liquid loot - worth €600,000 - in a high-speed chase.
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Nov 06, 2023
France's Elysee palace to bring back public changing of guard
The Elysee palace in Paris, home to the French presidency, says it will bring back a public changing of the guard ceremony, 27 years after it was last held.
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Nov 05, 2023
The Lyon Astronomical Clock: A Magical 650-year-old Timepiece
Next time you're in Lyon, visit the Lyon astronomical clock, an offbeat work of art many people miss.
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Oct 28, 2023
Fourviere Hill: Basilica, Ruins, And The Best View Of Lyon
Fourviere Hill is a World Heritage Site. It has a basilica, a mini Eiffel Tower, roman ruins, and the best Lyon views.
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Oct 18, 2023
15 Quirky Facts About Etoile, The Most Famous Roundabout In Paris
Know everything about Place de l'Etoile? Here are 15 quirky facts you may not know about the most famous roundabout in Paris.
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These 12 things to do in Rouen are high in culture, from art and architecture to history and gastronomy. -
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Rouen Cathedral is so rich in history and art that you'll be hard-pressed to leave, even if you're not a fan of religious architecture. -
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