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.
What you need to know before going to a Michelin-star restaurant
It's a once in a lifetime experience - but just don't expect to enjoy it.
The Champagne region has a new star hotel
One of France's most historic hotels has undergone a $48 million refurbishment.
Living the dream in Bordeaux
The all-important harvest is nigh at at Chateau Laplagnotte-Bellevue in Bordeaux.
Five steps to getting along with locals in Paris
Keep it quiet, don't eat on the street and smile but stand your ground.
France's most beautiful city (and its charming, less pretty neighbour)
One is classically pretty, the other a World Heritage-listed example of post-war concrete-chic.
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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.
