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Wine And Relaxation At Château Autignac

When unique experiences in France can be combined with a stay at a stylish, luxurious French château, then it’s a bonus. I had just this type of opportunity recently where I was able to combine wine and relaxation at Château Autignac and it’s a stay I highly recommend. Continue Reading →

June 12, 2019

In Active Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences
Day’s Outing To Marseille Via the Scenic Train Côte Bleue
If you are looking to do a day’s outing to Marseille when you are in Provence, take the train—the Train Côte Bleue (the Blue…
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In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites
What It’s Like To Hike The Three Calanques Near Cassis
When you see the photos, you’ll want to go. I did for many years. I wanted to hike the three calanques near Cassis in…
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In Culinary Experiences/ Sites
Lunch At Château de Champlong: A Delicious French Immersion Excursion
What kind of reward would you consider to be fitting after having completed 4 days of intensive French immersion and spoken French at every…
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In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites
Concept Stores In Paris Worth Visiting For Unique Gifts
If you like to shop, certainly Paris is THE place to visit, not just for high fashions but also for trendy gifts and eclectic…
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In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites
A Quaint Coastal Village In Normandy: Veules-les-Roses
I’m always surprised when I come upon lots of people visiting places that are interesting yet rarely written about. They must know something the…
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In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites
Most Unusual Sight In Normandy: Le Chêne d’Allouville
During my travels, I’ve seen some glorious sights that I’ve enjoyed visiting and photographing. But there is one sight I found to be truly…
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In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites
Leonardo da Vinci at Château du Clos Lucé: 500 Years After His Death
[This post was originally published in 2016.] A visit to the Loire Valley is not complete without seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions at Château…
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In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites
Celebrating The Beauty of Notre-Dame de Paris
April 15, 2019 was a very sad day for Paris and the world. The 850 year old church in the heart of Paris caught…
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In Learning Experiences/ Sites
A Must-See Museum In Paris: The Grand Gallery Of Evolution
While there are over 130 museums in Paris, one of the museums located at the Jardins des Plantes is often overlooked: the Grand Gallery…
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In Experiences Outside of France/ Outdoor Experiences
France To Cinque Terre, Italy: Jaw-Dropping
(Be sure you read the P.S.) Originally published in May 2015 and updated April 3, 2019. When you are in the south of France,…
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In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites
Beautiful Spots To Get Away From The Crowds In Paris
Originally published in February 2018 and updated March 31, 2019—There are many more beautiful spots added! It’s one of the top tourist destinations in…
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In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites
The Hidden Courtyard At Le Petit Palais
Did you know that there’s a hidden courtyard at Le Petit Palais in Paris? Le Petit Palais is also known as the Musée des…
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In Advice and Money Saving Tips/ Arts and Entertainment
Free Water in Paris: Wallace Fountains
It’s interesting to read complaints from travelers about the lack of water fountains in Paris. Really? They possibly walked by the Wallace fountains because…
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