Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
How many stop signs do you think there are in Paris? Go on, have a guess. One. And it’s in the 16th arrondissment. How do you drive safely in the City of Light? By observing ‘priorité droite’ – the right of way is on the right. […]
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You love France, of course you do – who doesn’t? But unless you are one of the lucky 100,000 US expats in France, you can’t be there all the time. So to help you get your Francophile fix when you’re at home, we’ve put together this […]
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Finally you have retired. The kids are busy with their own lives. You don’t want to just rattle around the house wondering what to do. You want to see France again. You are a senior now, though you feel forty-five at the most. You will want […]
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#1: Paris Catacombs Considered one of the most haunted places in the world, the Paris Catacombs are in a labyrinth of human bones. Officials began placing the remains of dead French people here in the late 18th century, and over time, the skulls and bones were […]
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Spring comes early in Paris,France around Easter time with the greenery appearing in parks, on tree lined avenues and gardens. With the cold months of winter ending the Easter holiday season is the perfect time to visit Paris. The Friday before Easter, Good Friday, is not […]
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France is well known as a country that has nurtured art throughout its history. A traveler can view and appreciate the art France has to offer in museums such as the Louvre. However a less well known fact is that France has been the venue of […]
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