Tag: April in France
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The Best Regions to Visit in France (and How to Choose)
Plan your France trip with confidence. This guide covers the best regions in France — from Provence and Normandy to Alsace and the Loire Valley.
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Inside the French City That Ruled the Christian World for 70 Years
Discover Avignon: seven popes ruled from the world’s largest Gothic palace for 70 years, and a famous half-built bridge still tells their story — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The True Story Behind Colmar’s Fairy-Tale Streets and Canals
Colmar’s canals and medieval streets look too beautiful to be real. Here’s the real story behind the beauty — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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French Surnames of Provence: Origins, Meanings and Family Heritage
Discover 15 French surnames of Provence, their Occitan and Latin origins, and how they spread to Canada, Louisiana, and South Africa. Trace your Provençal roots.
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First-Time Paris Itinerary: How to Spend 5 Days in the City of Light
Plan the perfect first time Paris itinerary. This 5-day guide covers the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Versailles, and practical tips for US travellers.
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The Beloved French Prank That Has Confused Foreigners for 500 Years
Every April 1st, something strange happens across France. Children arm themselves with paper fish, offices fill with wary glances, and the whole country becomes complicit in one of the oldest pranks in Europe.