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Aperitif – I Love the Tradition of the French Apéro

Ah, the apéritif tradition of France! This is one of my favorite times with friends. You can have as few or as many in your group that you want but you can be sure it will be a time to kick back, unwind and catch up with one another. After an intensive look into apéro traditions with a group of ...

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Burgundy Adventures Just Waiting for You to Enjoy

Burgundy Adventures is a guest blog by Nature.House, a Dutch booking platform. Their mission is to connect people with nature.  Offering over 13,000 nature houses all over Europe, they make a significant impact on the environment by investing 1 euro for every booking in local nature projects. {no ...

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3 Fortified Medieval French Cities that will Fascinate You

Fortified Medieval French cities bring out my inner child. Whether it is climbing a tower or a wall, nothing compares to surveying a town or village from that height. Wandering along a city wall/rampart in the evening, while everyone else heads home or to a local café means I'm left to my ...

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9 Insanely Beautiful French National Parks to See

Not being able to experience French National Parks in person at this point in the pandemic, I am happy to re-welcome Geraldine who has written a guest post before. Her love of travel shines through in her writing. From pristine beaches to the stunning Alps and quaint countryside, France has a ...

Five Prominent Paris Casinos in the Growing Industry

A Guide to Paris Casinos Compared to the rest of the world, the modern Parisian casino scene is quite young. While France has had very strict gambling and casino laws during the last century, authorities have opened Paris to casinos during the last couple of years, which means that it’s competing ...

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10 Statues in Montparnasse Cemetery that Fascinated Me

In search of interesting statues in Montparnasse Cemetery but first a bit of history: Montparnasse Cemetery was opened on July 24, 1824. Reading the Histoire de Paris sign, I learned it comprises the land which at one time belonged to the Hôtel-Dieu and the religious members of the Charity Hospital.The ...

Rue Daguerre -A Lively Market Street Longing to be Explored

Read my story in French » Rue Daguerre market street is a delightful little street in Paris’ 14th arrondissement. The pedestrianized section of the street exudes both a liveliness and tranquility, leaving you with a neighborhood feel here in the heart of Paris. What Fun Awaits Near Rue Daguerre ...