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Jan shares unique outdoor experiences in France on her website, France Travel Tips which include visiting prehistoric caves, taking scenic train rides, and attending bullfights in Provence.

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11 Beautiful And Famous Bridges In France To Photograph

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. I think this line from the poem “Endymion” by John Keats, accurately describes some of the…

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Tips For Visiting Versailles. Is One Trip Enough?

Yes, you can see Versailles with just “one” visit; however, you’ll likely miss a lot. It is impossible to see everything in just one…

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6 Best Photo Locations Around Cassis

A few years ago I spent time on the Côte d’Azur and discovered some of the best photo locations were located around Cassis, where…

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France’s Version Of Stonehenge: Carnac Alignments

Is Stonehenge in France? A visit to Brittany might convince you once you see all the Carnac alignments, megalithic stones in lines or rows…

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Best Perched Villages In The Lot: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Rocamadour

Make a stop to see two perched villages in the Lot department—Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and Rocamadour. They have provided the most stunning photographs I’ve ever taken.…

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France Bucket List Ideas For 2021

If you need some travel inspiration, here are some France bucket list ideas organized by month-places I’d still like to see and travel ideas…

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Pont Julien: Historic Roman Bridge Near Bonnieux

Have to take our hats off to the Romans! In the Luberon region of southern France, they constructed a bridge, called Pont Julien and…

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Rendezvous with Doisneau-Cycling La Voie Verte (Sarlat)

One of the most interesting bicycle routes I have taken has been in the Dordogne region and not just because of the scenery. The…

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A Walk In The Woods-La Forêt des Cèdres Near Bonnieux

If you want to be outdoors in the Luberon (Vaucluse department of Provence), visit La Forêt des Cèdres (yes, a cedar forest), which has…

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Day’s Outing: Bicycle From Arcachon To Dune du Pilat

Arcachon Bay is an area filled with beaches, oysters, bike paths, and an enormous sand dune. A great day’s outing is to bicycle from…

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