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Four Small Music Venues to Visit in Paris
If you want to experience the hottest local music when visiting Paris, France, but don’t want to pay a lot for tickets, the four venues below are a traveler’s must! #1: Flèche d’Or – Offering the newest sounds in French independent music, this is an infamous […]
3 ideas of things to do in France that might surprise you
Many people express a deep-rooted and fervent longing to travel to France when what they really mean is they dream of going to Paris. If you belong to this group, then you need to know that there is more to France than the Eiffel Tower. Some of the […]
France.com turns 20 today!
France.com was registered 20 years ago today, preceding the births of Internet giants such as  Amazon.com, Ebay, Google, Facebook and Twitter. Starting in 1994, France.com was a pioneer in the use of the Internet for publication: it was the first company to distribute a daily French […]
A Foodie Trip Through France
The next time you are thinking about taking a tour, maybe the best idea is to move off the beaten path of museums, palaces, and quaint sights.  Instead let your vacation be ruled by your stomach.  When planning French vacations you can rest assured that there is plenty […]
Six popular French holiday season desserts
People in France relish the holiday season, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas and following it, you’re apt to come across delicious seasonal desserts. These include the following: 1) Bûche de Noël (Yule log). This is a delicious roulade, shaped like a log and […]
The Art-Lover’s Tour of France
Certainly, there’s enough fine art in France to cover many and many trips! You may not consider yourself to be an expert in art, but in planning your next trip to France, you would be remiss in not setting aside some time to feast your eyes on […]
Gascony and the South West, Part 3: Into the Mountains
Along the border between France and Spain runs the Pyrenees Mountain range, acting as a natural barrier between the Iberian peninsula and the European continent. From the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea, this mountainous barricade is more than just a line of demarcation between […]
Gascony and the South West, Part 2: Wine and fine dining
There is nowhere better in the world to be wined and dined than in France. While it’s true that the country in general boasts high-quality fare, the southwest corner of France offers particular delights. Wine: The varied topography of the region – mountains, rivers, and valleys […]
Gascony and the South West, Part 1: Taking the Scenic Route
Cultural, gastronomical, and intellectual delights await you in the delightful southwest corner of France. Seemingly designed for lazy touring on back roads, this cozy pocket of France boasts multitude of attractions, not the least of which is its exquisite scenery. Since private car is really one […]
Artistic and Architectural Delight found in Historic French Churches
Upon your return from a trip to France, your friends will no doubt expect that you’ve visited the Notre-Dame de Paris. Indeed, a trip to France including Paris would almost be incomplete without at least a visit to what is perhaps the most famous Gothic cathedral […]