Bordeaux has several museums and attractions for people who either need a break from vineyard-hopping or who plan to skip the wineries entirely and focus on the urban area.
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Bordeaux abounds with creative and unique sweet treats and with gut-warming casual restaurants and heavenly fine dining.
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Though no one will fault you for visiting the Bordeaux region of France for the wine and the wineries, the region has more to offer than all things viticulture.
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These three factors can bias anyone’s travel impressions and experiences. We can’t control for these variables in all cases, yet we can take them into some level of account when planning.
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Driving in France isn’t as overwhelming as it may seem. Let’s go through the key points you need to know.
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Understanding the cultural differences will help you have a better restaurant experience when visiting France. And who doesn’t want to have a wonderful dining experience in a country celebrated for its food?
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Why does the Loire Valley have such a high concentration of castles? And why are so many of the Loire Valley castles so well preserved?
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How do you find a wedding planner to help you get married in a location far from where you live? Whether you want to get married in France (from a U.S. home base, like me) or elsewhere, here’s what you need to know.
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Each of these four categories of “French travel surprises” tie to often-unexpected cultural differences. In expecting them—and reducing the “surprise” factor—you’ll have a much better travel experience.
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The Loire Valley has numerous other activities to give you and your fellow travelers a break from castle sightseeing, should you need one.
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How can you prioritize which Loire Valley châteaux to see with the time you have to visit? Read my list of the three must-see chateaux, the castles to visit if you have more time, and the chateaux to delete from your schedule.
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The best castles to see in the Loire Valley, France, if you’d like to experience and learn about French history.
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The three things French wedding experts wish people knew before they planned a wedding in France.
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The top Loire Valley châteaux to see if you want to soak in all the possible varieties of French-castle beauty elegance.
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Seeing the châteaux in the Loire Valley doesn’t take as much work or bring as much stress as you might think. Here’s the scoop.
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Many people visit Burgundy for the wines—and they should take breaks where they can to see the regions other treasures, including its castles.
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What can you do in Champagne beyond the wine cellars, wineries, and vineyards? Quite a lot, in fact!
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Reims, France, has art deco architectural treasures and deep history of the Catholic Church and the French monarchy.
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