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If you’re planning a trip to France this winter but are not in the mood for the cold and hectic energy of Paris, head south and visit the beautiful city of Toulouse in winter instead! With its historic landmarks, renowned museums, and delicious Occitan food, Toulouse offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that…
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Only a two-hour high-speed train ride from Paris and about the same to Toulouse, Bordeaux is the largest city in southwestern France. While the spotlight is definitely on the area’s wine production, Bordeaux is a proper all-seasons destination, perfect for wine lovers and culture fans alike. In fact, I’d argue that Bordeaux in winter has much…
If you’re planning a winter trip to Strasbourg, you’ve probably already heard of its iconic Christmas markets.After all, it’s among the oldest in all of Europe’s winter markets, a continent known for them! But there are so many other reasons why visiting Strasbourg in winter is a great idea. Known for its distinctive combination of…
Colmar is possibly the most picturesque town in Alsace — a high distinction in a region that counts Riquewihr, Strasbourg, Kayserberg, Obernai, and Eguisheim amongst its neighbors. With its half-timbered colorful houses, its labyrinth of alleyways, its canal, its artisan shops, not to mention its cute cafés and rustic eateries, Colmar really looks like a…
The French Alps are home to one of the world’s most iconic ski destinations, Chamonix. In Chamonix in summer, you’ll find countless hikers on their Tour de Mont-Blanc or exploring the area on day hikes. But it’s in winter that this small little Alpine town becomes absolutely bustling with activity — and there’s so many…
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Picture a quaint old town crisscrossed by an intricate system of canals and colorful alleyways, looking out on a pristine turquoise blue lake surrounded by the snow-capped alpine mountains… welcome to Annecy in winter! With its vibrant cultural and culinary scene, just an hour away from wintry Geneva and the prestigious ski resorts of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc,…
In the Comminges region at the foothills of the Pyrenées, which tower above like a beautiful frame for the horizon, you’ll find the lovely and quintessentially French small town of L’Isle-en-Dodon. This charming small village is about one hour from Toulouse in the Haute Garonne region of Occitanie in Southern France. It’s a teeny-tiny village…
Since its inception in 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has been a symbol of cinematic excellence and a haven for film artists around the world. Each year, film’s brightest stars gather for a captivating array of screenings and red-carpet events that are every cinephile’s fantasy! But beyond the festival’s glamor and grandeur, Cannes itself is…
Eyesore or eye-catching? Opinions on Paris’ Tour Montparnasse, or Montparnasse Tower in English, have always tended towards one extreme or the other; either way, it sparks reactions. Reactions were so severe, in fact, that after it was finished in 1973, there was a tremendous outcry. The uproar continued to be so loud that two years…
