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Taking flight in a hot air balloon in the Dordogne-Périgord

Hot air balloon in the Dordogne-Perigord (J. Chung)

A hot air balloon ride is often on peoples’ bucket lists when they travel to France. I took a flight in the Loire Valley back in 2011. But once is not enough and I did it again during my last trip. Was the hot air balloon in the Dordogne-Périgord better than the one in the Loire Valley? It was just as wonderful but a totally different experience. Continue Reading →

November 13, 2019

In Learning Experiences
What To Expect When You Take A French Immersion Course In France

Have you ever considered travelling to France and taking a French immersion course as part of your vacation? I highly recommend you do this.…

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Advice On Using The Paris Museum Pass: Is It Worth It?

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In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites
Sound and Light Shows In Paris and Provence That You Must See

It’s one thing to go to a museum and look at a famous work of art and be impressed. It’s another thing to see…

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The World Of Science In Paris: Arts et Métiers Museum

I finally visited the Arts et Métiers Museum in Paris and I am so glad I did. I found the displays to be fascinating…

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10 Tips For Renting A Home In France

You can book a hotel room or you can stay in a home and live like the locals do. There is nothing like walking…

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Excursion To France’s Alcatraz: Château d’If

Check out this prison on an island in the Mediterranean Sea not far from Marseille’s old port. It is reminiscent of the federal penitentiary…

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In Arts and Entertainment
Film Festival Favourites: French Movies Worth Seeing

When you return home from a wonderful trip to France, do you miss the language, the culture, and the food? I’ve found a fix…

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6 Roman Amphitheatres in France That Still Hold Events

Many amphitheatres were built during Roman times, around 1 AD. An amphitheatre is an open-air venue for sports, performances, and entertainment. They were oval,…

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