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The typical breakfast in France may not be what you think. Find out what French breakfasts are REALLY made of.
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Here's how to organize your Loire Valley day trip from Paris, whether by tour, by train or by car.
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There are many Loires in France but department Loire 42 may surprise you: renaissance grottoes and unusual museums.
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Paris is Paris but beyond, these are among the three most beautiful cities in France.
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Croix-Rousse, Lyon, is a neighbourhood that once housed the city's silk weavers and workshops. There's a different feel up here...
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France off the beaten path is for those of you who want to visit places most of your friends won't know - here are 12 of them.
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Visit these 15 ancient Roman ruins and you'll get a strong sense of how Romans in Gaul lived.
What is it about the baguette in France? Where does it really come from and why do the French love it so?
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Shopping in France can be confounding, and what to do or say confusing. This in-depth guide will help you avoid the pitfalls of French shopping.
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French Alpine cheese is perfect for a cheese board: various ages, different textures. Here's how to prepare a perfect cheese tray that will impress.
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Can't come to France right now? No problem. Any one of these French Christmas gifts will remind your loved ones of La Belle France!
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There are hundreds of Christmas markets in France, but these 11 each have something special that makes them stand out from the rest.
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You can adapt this one-week French Basque country itinerary to fewer days or even a weekend - and still see plenty.
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Behind the facades of the chateaux of Loire Valley lie secrets hidden by centuries of drama and mystery. Here are some of the more remarkable.
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These 7 French Basque products could easily be made by machines, but this ancient land embraces tradition with a vengeance. Here, small is beautiful.
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You could spend a decade exploring what's off the beaten path in Paris, so I've made it easier: here are 23 of the best.
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Here's what a day in the life of Louis XIV at Versailles was like (he couldn't even go to the bathroom alone).
In France we love what some call weird French foods - which to us may not be weird at all. Here are 15 foods you may not have tried.
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What is the REAL reason the French celebrate Bastille Day? The answer is probably not what you think.
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These driving tips in France will help boost your driving confidence - but no sugar-coating. I'll tell it like it is.
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Lyon murals are so dazzling and popular the city is often called the mural capital of the world. Here's why.
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This 5-day French Alps road trip itinerary will show you both the high points and some offbeat sightseeing ideas.
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If you're fascinated by prehistoric caves, France probably has more than any country (except perhaps Spain). These are the must-sees.
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Think you know ALL the secrets of the Eiffel Tower? Please click through If you love little-known facts and oddities - or if you're just curious.
Grenoble was once the world capital of luxury gloves. Today, a single glove maker tries to carry on the tradition. Let's go meet him.
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France has thousands of gorgeous villages - but only 159 can call themselves Most Beautiful Villages in France. Find out which, and why.
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France flea markets and antique fairs can be tricky - here, a local gives you tips and tricks to make your flea market experience a memorable one.
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France's wine and food brotherhoods are often crucial to a product's promotion, but some of the traditions are centuries old.
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It's not the first time the English make a French place famous - we look at Queen Victoria and how she put Aix-les-Bains on the map.
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