Tag: day trips from Paris
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Why Brittany Feels Like a Different Country Inside France
Discover why Brittany feels like a foreign country inside France — its Celtic language, ancient megaliths, and fierce identity make it unlike anywhere else — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Visiting Giverny, France: The Complete Guide to Monet’s Garden
Your complete guide to visiting Giverny, France — Monet’s garden, lily pond, tickets, getting there from Paris, and when to go for the best experience.
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The Art of the French Apéritif: How France Drinks Before Dinner
Discover the art of the French apéritif — what it is, what to drink, and how France turns the pre-dinner ritual into a national institution.
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The Medieval Colour at Chartres Cathedral That Scientists St
Step inside Chartres Cathedral on a sunny morning, and the walls dissolve into blue. Not any blue — a medieval blue that glows from floor to ceiling and fills the air like light underwater. Scientists have studied it for decades. No one has managed to copy it. Photo: Shutterstock A Cathedral Built at Extraordinary Speed…
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The French Château That Looks More Medieval Than the Real Thing
Château de Pierrefonds looks like the perfect medieval fortress. But it was built in the 19th century by a brilliant architect who improved upon the Middle Ages. The hidden story behind France’s most photographed fairy-tale castle.
