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The principality of Monaco and city of Monte Carlo lie on the southern Mediterranean Sea coast of France, near the border with Italy, in Southern Europe. It is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is almost entirely urban. With no natural resources to exploit other than its location and climate, the principality has become a resort for tourists and a tax haven for businesses. Monaco is six times the size of the Vatican.
Read MoreLocated in the beautiful French Alps, Saint-Véran is the highest commune in all of Europe. It is perched on a flat grassy outcropping above a river valley. The Aigue Blanche river descends from the Queyras mountains on the southeast side and curves around the outskirts of […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been dreaming of packing your bags for a quick, spontaneous European getaway, now’s your chance as flights to several cities in France are insanely cheap and just begging for you to buy them. But why head to France in November? Two words: Shoulder season. […]
Read MoreOriginally published on Maltatoday With genuinely unique cuisine, historical and architectural landmarks, light festivals, history in cinematography, a trip to Lyon is one worth remembering. The silk weavers and rich merchants settled here from France, Flanders, Germany and Italy and built lavish homes in gothic, Italian […]
Read MoreHeading to the south of France this holiday season? Find out where the winemakers of Provence go out to eat. Decanter Magazine caught up with the Provence producers to find out where they go for dinner — when they’re not hard at work in the winery… […]
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Read MoreFar from the buzzing, croissant-filled arrondissements of Paris, the well-preserved city of Strasbourg exudes a much different side of French culture. Easily accessible on a quick two hour and twenty minute TGV ride from Paris, Strasbourg is located in the Alsace region of France, tightly hugging […]
Read MoreI am coming to Paris late November through the first few days of December, and wondered what you can tell me about the Famous Flea markets? I hope to visit them during my stay.
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Brenda