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The new region may be called Grand Est (Great East) in France today but to its locals, it remains Alsace. It is the region that has been a tinderbox for centuries in the relations between France and Germany, leading vast…
Ah, sweet romantic Paris! You can almost hear the classic accordion musette playing as you ponder skipping down its cobblestone streets with your eyes dancing about its wonderful architecture. If you are planning to visit the City of Lights and…
Paris is packed with bars and nightclubs, which makes sense since this is the City of Lights. But sometimes, too much of a choice makes for a confusing decision. If you are looking for a casual night out, a pub…
If you are visiting France and looking for what to do in Paris at night, you have come to the right place. The City of Lights is buzzing with plenty of restaurants, bars, and nightlife, as well as experiences that…
It was my French OH who first brought up the idea of going to Center Parcs on holiday. I hadn't grown up with them in Canada, and had visions of cottages without running water and wifi. In reality, these are…
For a small town that has had foreign armies invading continuously through the course of history, Colmar has certainly kept its looks. With its colorful half-timbered buildings, charming canals, this is a village in the Alsace that is full of…
Lyon is the city that most Parisians dream of moving to. The capital of the Rhône Alpes has plenty of french charm, better weather than Paris, and is close to the Alps mountains and the Mediterranean sea. There are plenty…
If you have never heard of Aix-en-Provence (pronounced "Ex-en-Provance"), you are in for a treat. A chic little town in the South of France, Aix-en-Provence is sometimes called the 21st arrondissement of Paris. With large beautiful boulevards, tiny cobblestone alleys,…
Tourrettes-Sur-Loup is a charming hill-top village in Provence, known for its violet confectionery and artisan shops. It is easily accessible from cities on the Mediterranean such as Nice, Cannes, and Aix-en-Provence. The medieval city is home to renowned arts and…
You might have seen the pictures on Instagram: a grassy spot next to the river Seine, with a laughing couple or a group of young people, lounging around with a sparkling glass of wine. A romantic picnic in Paris is…
There is never enough time to see everything in Paris. It is one of those cities with a gazillion nooks and crannies, and no one (even people living here) can cover it all. And so, on top of all that,…
While the large ski stations in Alpes du Nord (Northern Alps) concentrate on visitors from Paris, London, and Northern Europe, one ski station attracts a large number of skiers from the South of France: Serre Chevalier. And compared to the…
Rennes in France is not a city that most foreign tourists visit. It is not on the radar of most visitors, and probably not on any bucket list. That, however, is a shame because if you are looking for a…
Even if you've never read the comic books, you will still be swept away into the world of Asterix, the mighty little Gaul fighting the evil Roman Empire. Parc Asterix, the French theme park just outside of Paris, is ready…
If you have toddlers and are considering trekking out to Disneyland Paris, I have a better solution: Jardin d'Acclimatation. It is directly on Line 1 of the Paris metro (about 2 km away from the Champs Elysées), and has tons…
What I'm about to say may be sacrilege (bad pun, I know), but there is an ugly side to visiting Mont Saint Michel, the Abbey and the rest of the island. This religious monastery may be one of the most…
It is a hilltop town overlooking the La Manche (English Channel), that is best known for its fishing and seafood. For centuries it has been on the front line in the wars between France and England. With plenty of things…
Even before you visit the Palace of Versailles (about 1/2 hour train from Paris), you know that you will be walking into a world of splendor. Gold plated chandeliers, powdered wigs, extravagant antiques, silk ballgowns, it all hints at an…
Buschur ! or Hallo ! You may be able to tell, that is not French or German. Instead, it is a language called Alsacian, as we are visiting Strasbourg, France. But it could easily have been in Germany. Located on…
Marseille is a city with a reputation, even within France. But in recent years, it has undergone a transformation. The ancient Greek city on the French Riviera, near the rolling hills of Provence, has so many things to see and…