Clermont-Ferrand: Yes, France Has Volcanoes
Other than Paris, it seems like the most popular destinations in France run along its borders – Normandy, Brittany, the South of France, and the Alps. But almost smack in the middle of France is the...
View ArticleThings To Know About Using A Eurail Pass In France
I traveled with a Eurail Pass at the tender young age of 40 last year, so that’s the first thing you need to know – it’s not just for backpackers! But even though I’m a wizened traveler and a train...
View Article9 Off The Beaten Path Places to Visit in France
First let me say, before I get hate mail, that these places have been known to receive visitors. In fact, some of them are quite popular with French and/or European tourists. But us? Not so much. In my...
View ArticleHotels Near The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France
While Lourdes, France is a pretty enough town to visit on its own, there is really only one star here – the Sanctuary and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Millions of pilgrims and sightseers alike flock...
View ArticleSide Trips from Bordeaux
Although Bordeaux is a popular destination, for many travelers it can seem just so darn far from everything (“everything” = Paris and Provence). And, although people do know about the city and...
View ArticleVisiting Lourdes
While Lourdes is well known to millions of religious pilgrims, it’s often overlooked by secular travelers. But you don’t have to believe the story of the Marian apparition, or even be religious, to...
View ArticleAmazing Castles in France [PHOTOS]
French castles are the all-in-one destination – you’ve got history, art, architecture, and nature (sometimes harnessed, sometimes savage). You can see a couple a day, or pack a picnic and choose one...
View ArticleFrance Roundtable: Romance in France
Hi, and welcome to the third installment of our France Blogging Roundtable series. Each month I and a bunch of awesome bloggers write about the same France-related topic, sharing our unique...
View ArticleFascinating Tours of France
You may not be a fan of vacation packages and organized holiday tours. Heck, I wasn’t. But after doing some extensive research on the best France tours, and seeing just how sophisticated and downright...
View ArticleFive of the Best Places To Ski In France [Sponsored Post]
This post is brought to you by Flight Centre. For more information on sponsored posts read here. France has long offered winter enthusiasts some of the best skiing in the world. With ski holiday...
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