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The most beautiful hiking trails in France (with the best views in the country!)

Hiking is all the rage, and appeals to all age groups. For some, it's a hobby that can be done on a whim, while for others, the signposted trails are a guarantee that they'll find...

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Normandy

Giverny: the very french town that inspired Monet's greatest creations

A small flower-filled village with timeless charm, Giverny is the second most visited site in Normandy. Located less than two hours from Paris, it is best known for having been home...

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Paris

In Paris, some bridges will be closed for the Olympic Games!

You'll soon have to swim from one bank to the other to cross the Seine, if the news is to be believed! And with good reason: almost half of the French capital's bridges will be closed...

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Normandy

D-Day Beaches, small ports and large cliffs: Discover the most beautiful panoramas of the Normandy Coast

The Normandy region has a lot to offer visitors. Mont-Saint-Michel is the region's most famous landmark, but the rest of the region is just as much a must-see. If you're spending a...

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Provence

Purple, yellow or red fields... The most beautiful flowers in France are in Provence!

These beautiful fields of flowers in Provence are a sight to behold. When spring dawns, a veritable firework display of bright colours and delicate scents can be seen in every corner....

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Paris

The best free museums in Paris

Yes, Paris has great museums) like the Louvre, L'Orangerie, the Orsay, Rodin's, the Palais de Tokyo, etcetera, etcetera; and they are extraordinary, but the French capital also has...

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Brittany

This spring, discover Finistère! These are 5 not-to-be-missed spots

Brittany has the wind in its sails: every summer, more and more tourists come to discover its natural and cultural wonders in one of the last places in France to avoid the heatwave....

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Paris

Eleven restaurants in Paris where you can eat well without going broke

The French capital is also a gastronomic capital, and you don't need to spend a million to enjoy it.

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France

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a romantic getaway in one of these French destinations

France offers destinations with a variety of landscapes and themes: sea, mountains, culture, architecture, well-being... You'll be spoilt for choice. With Valentine's Day just around...

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Paris

5 creative Valentine's Day experiences in Paris

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to share unforgettable moments with your other half. If you're looking for unique experiences near Paris, here are three ideas for things...

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Brittany

This village in Brittany is the best place to watch the spring tides in February!

Brittany is a splendid region all year round, but winter is one of the best seasons (if not the best) to witness the spring tides. In Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, this event is eagerly awaited...

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Paris

Why you have to go to Paris’ magical “Lantern and Dragon Festival” at the Jardin d’Acclimatation - open until 25 February 2024.

Imported from Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden, this is the first year that the Lantern and Dragon Festival is introduced in Europe. Located in the spacious 16th arrondissement of Paris, this...

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Corsica

Why 2024 is your year to visit Corsica

Whether you are looking for a relaxing few days, an action-packed week-end, or entertaining daily outings, Corsica has just about everything you might need for a brief (or long) stay!...

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France

10 most beautiful gardens in the world

If you are looking for peace and wonder, what could be better than walking through beautiful gardens, taking in the surroundings, smelling the sweetness of flowers and letting nature...

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Paris

The best parks in Paris

If there is one thing the French capital knows how to do, it's parks and green spaces. Whether you decide to head to one of these places for some delicious picnic, to go jogging or...

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France

Europe’s most breathtaking treks to do in 2024.

If you’re a hiking enthusiast like myself, you’ll want to know all that there is to know about trekking in Europe. Travel with me as we wander around the continent to uncover the best...

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Nice

Discover beautiful Nice along the French Riviera

On the Mediterranean coast, and probably the most important place on the French Riviera, just a few kilometers away from the Italian border, Nice is an amazing city full of architectural...

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Paris

See a different side of Paris in the 19th arrondissement, the city’s hottest hangout

To cliché Paris’ 19th arrondissement as ‘off the beaten track’ would be an understatement. Sandwiched between the Elysian artist’s district of Montmartre in the 18th and the haunting...

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Paris

“A Moveable Feast!”: Discovering Hemingway’s favourite spots in Paris

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” - Ernest Hemingway,...

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Paris

Connecting with your inner Amélie: a local’s guide to summer in Montmartre

There’s nothing quite like daydreaming about meandering about the empty streets of Montmartre on a hot Summer day in the dead of Winter. Take your time to bask in the sunshine while...

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