Posts Tagged ‘France’
Deep in the Heart of FRANCE
After over 50 years, Michael Webb revisits southwestern France. I have fond memories of my first trip to the Dordogne, a region of southwestern France that takes its name from one of the three rivers that flow through softly rolling farmland studded with medieval towns and villages. A college friend and I found a congenial…
Read MoreA Family Friendly Road Trip through France
Kristina Foster embarks with her family on a voyage through France from the capital to the coastal south. I wasn’t sure what to expect on a fortnight long, winter road trip with the kids. Cooped up childhood memories of backseat battles with stinky brothers, side of the road toilet stops and barf bags came flooding…
Read MorePARIS IN WINTER
Michael Webb explores the City of Lights in winter, finding a new love and appreciation for its abundance of museums. For lovers, Paris is heaven year round; in winter it’s equally compelling for lovers of museums. The chilly gray days make the boulevards and outdoor cafés less enticing, and prompt you to explore treasures you…
Read MoreSummer Festivals Celebrate Art and Music in the SOUTH OF FRANCE
Dov Rudnick explores the colorful seasonal festivals of Languedoc-Roussillon and finds a magical mosaic of history, culture and contemporary arts
Read MoreLYON: France's Gastronomic Mecca
Check out what’s hot on the menu in France’s bustling cuisine capital.
Read MorePARIS With Kids (In 715 Easy Steps)
Visiting the City of Lights in autumn means saying adieu to summer crowds and discovering a kid’s paradise that will charm adults as well.
Read MoreHOTEL BUZZ: The Hotel du Cap Eden Roc Begins a New Season with a New Facelift
After a four-year 60 million dollar refurbishment, this classic hotel is ready for it’s close up just in time for summer.
Read MoreParis: Last Minute Holiday Shopping Trip
Francophile Jennifer Evans Gardner hits the City of Lights for a festive gift-buying spree.
Read MoreBastille Day Travel Deals
Celebrate La Fête Nationale with these Voyage Privé Bastille Day travel specials, including 50% savings on OpenSkies Business Class flights to Paris.
Read MoreTop 10 Restaurants in Paris For Any Budget
Paris is known universally as the City of Light — but of course is also the Cité of Amazing Cuisine. Add these outstanding restaurants to your “to dine for” list the next time you are in Paris.
Read MoreEurope's Ultimate Ski Chalets
The new Luxury Chalet Collection 2011 offers 20 of the most exclusive private chalets, set in the most desirable destinations in the Alps.
Read MoreBooty Blue: Get Fit on the Côte d’Azur
Sign up for La Réserve Ramatuelle’s 5-day Boot Camp and learn the slimming secrets of French women.
Read MoreThe Fall of Provence
Exploring the South of France in September offers travelers discounts, unique seasonal delights and a welcome respite from the summer crowds.
Read MoreLITERARY BUZZ: A Weekend of Storytelling & Politics in Paris
A literary legacy lives on at the Shakespeare & Company Literary Festival on the banks of the River Seine.
Read MoreTop New Year's Eve Getaways
Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember by ringing in 2010 at one of these glittering global hot spots.
Read MoreHit The Road, Jacques!
Classic car-lovers can now get behind the wheel in France without the headaches or expenses that usually accompany vintage car-owners taking all the fun out of driving.
Read MoreEiffel Tower To Get Makeover
One of the world’s most recognizable icons is getting an upgrade.
Read MoreParis, France
Wandermelon’s guide to the best of Paris.
Read MoreParis: Spring Forward Fall Back
What better way to end the summer and reset the clocks than a well timed trip to Paris? September and October are two of the best months to spend in the city of light. The tourist crowds are gone and the Parisian’s reclaim their territory with proprietary.
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