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Dijon
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Dijon is the capital of the eastern French region of Burgundy (Bourgogne).
Dijon is perhaps best known for its mustard (named after the town) which is still produced locally, but it is also one of the most beautiful cities in France, having avoided being devastated by bombing in WWII.
36 Hours in Biarritz
THE glitz may have migrated to the French Riviera, but Biarritz doesn’t need it. The posh seaside town in southwest France is enjoying a renaissance, as people discover the appeal of this aristocratic resort on the Bay of Biscay where worlds collide and expectations are upended. Once the reigning vacation spot for Europe’s noble and gentry classes, Biarritz’s golden shores are now shared by everyone from bronze beauties in designer sandals to drop-out surfers in frayed flip-flops. Even the languages are mixed up. Walk into any of the town’s creaky old bars, and the patrons might strike up a conservation by saying a few words in rapid-fire French, Spanish, English or even Basque, the local language that, like the resort, is in a class by itself.
Caen
Caen is the capital of the Basse-Normandie region and Calvados département of northern France. Population 115,000. Caen is a college city, very active. In summer, tourists (mainly British and German) gather in Normandy for WWII remains and the Memorial for peace. Caen is a modern […]
Rouen
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Rouen is the capital of the French region of Haute-Normandie and situated on the River Seine, approximately 90 minutes drive north-west (135 km) from the centre of Paris. The city has a population of 110,000 and its metropolitan area includes some 520,000 inhabitants.
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Blind Frenchman fined for drunk driving
NANCY, France (AFP) – A blind journalist was given a month's suspended jail sentence and fined 500 euros (750 dollars) by a French court Friday for driving while drunk and without a license.
The owner of the car, who was also drunk as he sat next to the blind man when he drove the vehicle, was given the same sentence and had his license suspended for five months by the court in the northeastern town of Nancy.
The pair were arrested on a country road in the early hours of July 25 by police who spotted their car zig-zagging suspiciously and moving at a very low speed.
Airport Logistics
I am on my first solo adventure abroad and am flying into Paris CDG. I have a ticket to take the TGV from CDG to Avignon. Is the TGV station actually in the airport or do I need to find a shuttle or something. I want to make sure I have enough time to clear customs and catch my train. Any advice would be appreciated.                                                                                           Thanks                                                                                                                            Tom O'
Citroen 2CV: France's iconic car
One of France's most iconic cars, the Citroen 2CV, is celebrating its 60th birthday this October. The BBC's Emma Jane Kirby in Paris has been looking at how this vehicle revolutionised the French motor industry.
Some may dismiss it as nothing more than an old tin can. The BBC Top Gear programme's Jeremy Clarkson wrote it off as a "weedy, useless little engine".Â
Rail in France?
I am having trouble regarding train travel in france and between france and germany.
When I search online I am able to find Rail Europe, Eurail, and Euro Railways.
They all seem to offer the same kind of packages…but searching for specific trains produces different results. Also, some of them have night trains and some dont, and some require reservations and some dont. And I am not sure if a reservation needs to be booked now, before I leave for my trip…or when I get to the station and ready to go? I am so confused!
 I was wondering if anyone can explain which of these is better and how to go about bookings. I'm finding it extremely confusing! 🙁