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Top 4 Haunted Places to Visit in Paris, France
#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 […]
Celebrating Easter in Paris, France
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 […]
The caves in the Vézère valley (Dordogne) contain the first known art
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 […]
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 […]