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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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It's official, the right to abortion is now in the French constitution, the first country to do so.
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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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Here are at least 5 major Marseille museums you need to visit during your trip.
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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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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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Stone by stone, a modest French postman spent his life building one of France's most extraordinary structures, Cheval Palace.
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Are there any dangerous areas in Paris? Find out which they are and how to avoid them.
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Discover 6 enchanting ways to experience the magic of Paris in spring.
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Explore France's fabled gastronomy through one of these 7 immersive Lyon food tours.
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People who ask "What is Dijon mustard?" think they know the answer. It's mustard from Dijon, of course! Well, not quite...
Looking for some off-the-beaten-path French destinations this spring? Head for one of these 4 cities.
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Lyon, food capital of the world, according to chefs and gastronomes. Just how right are they?
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A night train linking Berlin and Paris has returned to service, nine years after the service was cancelled.
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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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The iconic wooden boxes in which Camembert cheese is wrapped came close to being banned. Oh mon Dieu!
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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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A cheerful look at beautiful Lake Annecy - putting a bit of summer into our November!
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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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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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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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Next time you're in Lyon, visit the Lyon astronomical clock, an offbeat work of art many people miss.
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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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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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This happens every time there's an attack - it gives police greater powers. Nothing has changed on the streets.
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If you're contemplating coming to Paris during the Games, here's a snapshot of things to consider.
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Service is scheduled to start in 2025, and there's hope it might drive down Eurostar's high prices.
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Due to a drop in Italian wine production, France is set to become the world's leading producer for 2023.
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Explore the secrets of France's third largest city with my comprehensive Lyon travel guide, from planning to arrival.
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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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