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Jan shares her provides advice and money-saving tips on her website, France Travel Tips. The valuable suggestions have been acquired over the dozens of trips she has taken.

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A Better Alternative To Airbnb: Citadines Apartment Hotel In Paris

If you’re going to stay in Paris for more than a week, getting an apartment can be an enjoyable and cost-effective way to spend…

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How To Apply For The EU-VAT Refund On Purchases Made In France

Want to get money back when you make a purchase in France? Yes, you can and it’s easy. It’s the European Union VAT (Value-Added…

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5 Tips To Protect Your Valuables And Tech When Travelling In France

What are the most valuable things that you take with you on a trip? For me, it’s my passport, license, credit cards, cash, electronics,…

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Why You Need To Know About the Crit’Air Sticker For Driving In France

Ever heard of the Crit’Air sticker? I hadn’t. That is until I got a surprising email from a reader. It was all about the…

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In Advice and Money Saving Tips/ Culinary Experiences
Recommended By Locals In France: 8 Delicious Places To Dine

Want to get the inside scoop on delicious places to dine? Those special spots that aren’t overrun by tourists (even though you’re a tourist)?…

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How To Travel To France During A Pandemic: Know The Rules

How does one travel to France during a pandemic? With all the (changing) rules for leaving your country and entering France, it’s become a…

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15 Ways The French Way Of Life Can Improve Your Life

There are some things you can’t learn in a classroom. My many trips to France taught me so much about the French way of…

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In Advice and Money Saving Tips/ Arts and Entertainment
The Best Gift From France: A Framed Hermes Scarf

You’re on a mission. You want to buy that perfect gift for yourself that will always remind you of your wonderful trip to France.…

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Best SIM Card For France: Le French Mobile or Orange?

One of the most frequently asked is: “for my upcoming trip, which prepaid SIM card for France should I get?” After extensive research, it…

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In Advice and Money Saving Tips/ Learning Experiences
How To Get A Haircut In France And In French!

I think most people will agree that the idea of changing hairdressers can be a frightening idea. Can you imagine getting your hair done…

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