La Procope Café: The Oldest Restaurant in Paris
Get to know the oldest restaurant in Paris, La Procope Café, which was frequented by Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon, Voltaire, and Benjamin Franklin.
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September 6, 2022
Travel to France
Get insider travel tips on visiting France from a local. Explore the History of France and dive into its culture and hidden gems:
- Paris
- Alsace Lorraine
- Brittany and Normandy
- Loire Valley
- French Alps
- Northern France
- Occitanie
- Provence and the French Riviera
- Resources
Whether it is your first time coming solo, or a family with kids, we will explore the off-the-beaten-path and tell you what you should see, and what you shouldn’t miss.
For general information on traveling in France:
- Decoding the 11 French Emergency phone numbers
- French Dining Etiquette – The Cheatsheet of Do’s and Don’ts
- 22 things you should know before Driving in France
Bon Voyage and see you in France !
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