Tag: France road trip
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Vézelay: The Hilltop Basilica at the Start of the Pilgrim Road
Climb the hill to Vézelay and step inside a Romanesque basilica of carved stone and shifting light. Here is how to plan your visit in Burgundy.
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Corsica Travel Guide: France’s Island of Beaches and Mountains
Our Corsica travel guide covers when to go, how to get there, the best beaches, hiking and food on France’s wildest island in the Mediterranean.
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Mont Saint-Michel Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit
Mont Saint-Michel travel guide: tides, abbey entry, how to get there from Paris and what to see in Normandy’s iconic island fortress.
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French Impressionism: The Rebels Who Changed How the World Sees Art
In 1874, a group of French painters held an exhibition in Paris. Critics laughed. One reviewer mocked them as “impressionists.” The artists kept the name. Today, their paintings hang in every great museum on earth. French Impressionism changed how the world sees light, colour, and everyday life. It began not with a grand plan but…
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Sénanque Abbey and the Luberon: Visiting Provence’s Most Beautiful Landscape
Sénanque Abbey and the Luberon villages of Provence — a complete guide for American visitors, including when to visit for lavender season, how to get there, and what to see nearby.
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Best Time to Visit France: A Season-by-Season Planning Guide
Plan your France trip with confidence. This season-by-season guide covers the best time to visit France for weather, crowds, lavender season, and value.
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Bordeaux Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Drink in France’s Wine Capital
A complete Bordeaux France travel guide covering the UNESCO city centre, wine tours, Saint-Émilion, the Dune du Pilat and practical tips for visiting.
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Colmar, France Travel Guide: What to See, Do and Eat in Alsace’s Prettiest Town
Plan your visit to Colmar, Alsace with this complete travel guide. What to see, eat, and do in one of France’s most beautiful small towns, including Petite Venise and the Unterlinden Museum.
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Dordogne France Travel Guide: Castles, Caves and the Real French Countryside
Plan your trip to the Dordogne with this complete travel guide — castles, prehistoric caves, beautiful villages, food, and how to get there.
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The Gauls: France Before the Romans
Before France was France, there were the Gauls. Long before Julius Caesar marched his legions across the Alps, a proud people lived across the land we now call France. They built towns, forged iron, traded wine, and worshipped in sacred groves. The Romans called them Galli. The Gauls called themselves something closer to Celtae. This…
