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Save the date for Beaujolais Nouveau!
The third Thursday of November is the official date for the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau, the light, fruity drink produced in Beaujolais (Burgundy). A mix of regulations — the wine cannot legally be sold prior to that date– and some successful marketing has made the […]
Aigues-Mortes Towers and Ramparts
If your travels bring you near Montpellier, or if you’re wanting to visit Camargue, do not miss the incredibly charming fortified city of Aigues-Mortes. It’s a great place to stay overnight or for a couple of nights.
We’ve been recognized as the travel website with the most extensive offer to France
Austin, TX. October 22, 2012. France.com was awarded the prize for the Most Diverse And Extensive Offer for travel websites to France during the 2012 edition of French Affairs. Organized by the French Government Tourist Office, this award was he fourth one won by France.com over […]
Hotel Amour
It’s a love-it or hate-it proposition: not for everyone, but oh, so Parisian! OK, you need to be young, and hip, and wanting a place that reeks of fun, and that French “je ne sais quoi”. The hotel Amour is an exercise in style: Monsieur Andre […]
Normandy: Gastronomy
Thanks to its moderate Atlantic climate and lush agricultural land, Normandy has long been Paris’ ood basket, supplying the richest dairy products, beef, seafood and apples. There’s an impressive range of seafood…
Regions and Departments
The dÈpartements (or departments) are administrative units of France, roughly analogous to British counties and now grouped into 22 metropolitan and four overseas rÈgions. They are subdivided into 342 arrondissements. Administrative role Each dÈpartement is administered by a Conseil GÈnÈral elected for six years, and by […]
Emile Zola
…mile Zola (April 2, 1840 – September 29, 1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism and a major figure in the political liberalization of France. [img]439|left|Emile Zola[/img] Born in Paris, France, the son of an Italian engineer, […]