Twenty things that will surprise first-time visitors to France
Not everything is a cliché in this popular travel destination.
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The 10 things you should never do in France
France is a nation of many wonders – but some of them will leave you wondering whether the Gallic way of life is what you thought it was.
D-Day's sombre monuments revisited on a cruise to Normandy
Reflecting on the D-Day landings is a highlight of this Seine River cruise.
Rude? What you need to know about the French
The snooty Frenchman. The rude Frenchman. The Gallic snob who refuses to speak English even though he or she clearly can.
Where to go in Paris to look amazing after a long-haul flight
French women always look so groomed and glossy, I figured their beauty salons must be the best in the world.
The dazzling 'valley of 1000 castles'
Cycling in the Dordogne is like gliding into an impressionists' masterpiece, especially on an e-bike.
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A portal into absolute charm, France is an ultimate European experience for lovers of food, wine, culture and sophistication. Take a step back and enjoy the warm hospitality of the south; experience the world's beautiful wine country in Bordeaux; get the Mediterranean vibe flowing in Marseille; swim on pebbled beaches in Nice; and enter the "gateway to the European Cascades" in Chamonix.
