While all of us have our preferences, including me, I have picked up a few best practices and shortcuts that could help almost anyone who plans to a trip.
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Here’s our current list of the bakeries and patisseries we tried and refined the selection to a few of our absolute favorites.
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Would I like Aix-en-Provence (our base of stay in Provence) as much in the winter as I did in the summer?
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The region around the city of Toulouse has treasures of interesting tiny towns and villages to explore, packed with sights, history, and beauty, too.
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Vibe aside—even though I consider it one of the city’s major assets—Toulouse has a lot to offer to its tourists and its residents. Here’s what to expect and how to plan your trip.
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Toulouse’s establishment as an aviation and aerospace capital caught wind (pun intended) at the end of the first World War, and it has only grown since then.
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Planning a visit to Bordeaux the city or Bordeaux the region in France? Here’s what to expect in the city and recommendations for planning your visit.
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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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