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Mar 08, 2024

How Marseille Soap is Making a Comeback - and why it's a problem

Marseille soap is popular again, but the resurgence is facing growing pains: there's no agreement on which is the REAL Marseille soap.

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Mar 04, 2024

France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution

It's official, the right to abortion is now in the French constitution, the first country to do so.

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Mar 03, 2024

Is Marseille Safe? Or Is The City As Dangerous As They Say?

Is Marseille safe? It's a fair question, given the city's reputation. Find out what to visit, what to avoid, and how to enjoy your Marseille visit.

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Feb 29, 2024

5 unrivaled marseille museums that are worth your visit

Here are at least 5 major Marseille museums you need to visit during your trip.

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Feb 26, 2024

The Fascinating "True" Story Of The Legendary Chateau D'if

The legendary Chateau d'If was made famous by the novel the Count of Monte Cristo - which itself may have been inspired by a true story.

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Feb 23, 2024

Paris Booksellers Along The Seine Get To Stay Put

The booksellers who have populated the Paris riverside for centuries have won their battle to stay. They had been ordered to move because of "security concerns" around the upcoming Olympics.

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Feb 09, 2024

Cheval Palace: How A Rural Postman Built His Dream Castle By Hand

Stone by stone, a modest French postman spent his life building one of France's most extraordinary structures, Cheval Palace.

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Jan 16, 2024

3 Dangerous Areas in Paris You Should Avoid

Are there any dangerous areas in Paris? Find out which they are and how to avoid them.

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Jan 11, 2024

6 Magical Ways To Experience Paris in Spring

Discover 6 enchanting ways to experience the magic of Paris in spring.

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Jan 06, 2024

The 7 Best Lyon Food Tours In France’s Gastronomic Capital

Explore France's fabled gastronomy through one of these 7 immersive Lyon food tours.

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Jan 02, 2024

How the City of Dijon Lost its Mustard

People who ask "What is Dijon mustard?" think they know the answer. It's mustard from Dijon, of course! Well, not quite...

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Dec 14, 2023

Why You Need to Visit These 4 Underrated French Cities in Spring 2024

Looking for some off-the-beaten-path French destinations this spring? Head for one of these 4 cities.

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Dec 12, 2023

13 Reasons They Call Lyon "Food Capital Of The World"

Lyon, food capital of the world, according to chefs and gastronomes. Just how right are they?

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Dec 11, 2023

Berlin-Paris night train returns after nine years

A night train linking Berlin and Paris has returned to service, nine years after the service was cancelled.

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Dec 05, 2023

Is Paris Safe? 4 Myths That Need Debunking In 2024

Is Paris safe? Each time a violent or terrorist attack takes place, this is the number one question everyone asks. Let me try to answer.

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Dec 01, 2023

French cheese-makers win EU battle over Camembert boxes

The iconic wooden boxes in which Camembert cheese is wrapped came close to being banned. Oh mon Dieu!

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Nov 30, 2023

Dark Tourism in Paris: 6 Sites That May Unnerve You

Ready to uncover dark tourism in Paris? Ready to uncover dark tourism in Paris? These 6 Paris graveyards, crypts and otherwordly sites are certain to give you a few chills.

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Nov 28, 2023

Discovering the delights of France's Lake Annecy [VIDEO]

A cheerful look at beautiful Lake Annecy - putting a bit of summer into our November!

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Nov 21, 2023

France Off The Beaten Path: 14 Unexpected Places You May Not Know

France off the beaten path is for those of you who want to visit places you may not know - here are 14.

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Nov 19, 2023

French police thwart €600,000 champagne heist

Thieves in France stole two truckloads of champagne before police recovered the liquid loot - worth €600,000 - in a high-speed chase.

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Nov 06, 2023

France's Elysee palace to bring back public changing of guard

The Elysee palace in Paris, home to the French presidency, says it will bring back a public changing of the guard ceremony, 27 years after it was last held.

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Nov 05, 2023

The Lyon Astronomical Clock: A Magical 650-year-old Timepiece

Next time you're in Lyon, visit the Lyon astronomical clock, an offbeat work of art many people miss.

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Oct 28, 2023

Fourviere Hill: Basilica, Ruins, And The Best View Of Lyon

Fourviere Hill is a World Heritage Site. It has a basilica, a mini Eiffel Tower, roman ruins, and the best Lyon views.

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Oct 18, 2023

15 Quirky Facts About Etoile, The Most Famous Roundabout In Paris

Know everything about Place de l'Etoile? Here are 15 quirky facts you may not know about the most famous roundabout in Paris.

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Oct 15, 2023

France raises security level after school knife attack

This happens every time there's an attack - it gives police greater powers. Nothing has changed on the streets.

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Oct 13, 2023

What You Need to Know about the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris

If you're contemplating coming to Paris during the Games, here's a snapshot of things to consider.

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Oct 12, 2023

Rail Start-Up Plans Paris-London Route to Rival Eurostar

Service is scheduled to start in 2025, and there's hope it might drive down Eurostar's high prices.

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Oct 11, 2023

France Set to Reclaim Slot as World's #1 Wine Producer

Due to a drop in Italian wine production, France is set to become the world's leading producer for 2023.

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Oct 10, 2023

Your Comprehensive Lyon Travel Guide to the Best of the City

Explore the secrets of France's third largest city with my comprehensive Lyon travel guide, from planning to arrival.

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Oct 07, 2023

Just What You Needed: A Snob's Guide To Provence

Here's where you'll find out how the "other half" lives. Good practice for the future, don't you think?

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