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France Travel Guide

There's nothing like watching the twinkling of the Eiffel Tower while picnicking with cheese and a cheap bottle of wine.

Where do I even start?  France has an intoxicating spell of everything from art, castles, rolling country side, the Alps, sandy coastline, to gastronomic delight.  Start in Paris and from there go explore the country in all directions.  You really can't go wrong anywhere you go.

This France travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.

1 Day Paris Itinerary – A jam-packed layover

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You can easily spend days or even weeks exploring the City of Light. However, if you’re on a layover visit where you have 24 hours or less, this is the perfect 1 day Paris itinerary to help plan your trip. Read more about Europe Does Paris have an activity pass? Paris Itinerary in 24 Hours […]

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Cheapest Way To Travel Europe – Getting Around On A Budget

I can remember when I was a broke exchange student, living in Europe.  I wanted to explore but my budget was tight and needed to squeeze every penny to make it count.  Finding the cheapest way to travel in Europe was addictive.  It was almost a game where hunting for the best deal was exhilarating […]

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Planning A Ski Trip To Chamonix and the French Alps

Nestled below Mont Blanc, the Chamonix valley is legendary amongst snow seekers.  It’s the kind of place that most skiers and snowboarders have on their bucket list as a place to conquer because of it’s steep slopes and extreme weather conditions.  Beyond the epic snow, the town of Chamonix is full of Victorian chalet charm […]

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Scary Places to Visit in Paris

When you plan a trip to Paris, you’ll find tons of information about all the famous attractions you have to see. You can’t miss the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre Museum, or the Seine. For those who want to go off the beaten path and explore the dark side […]

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Guide To The Val Thorens French Alps in Winter

Val Thorens is high up, REALLY high up.  As Europe’s highest rest in Europe and situated in the Trois Vallées (3 Valleys) region of the French Alps, this mountain has the distinction of getting quality powder and consistent snow cover all through November to May. The below is a Val Thorens French Alps quick-start guide! […]

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Undiscovered French Alps – Champsaur Valley

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The impressive peaks, valleys and undulating hills of the French Alps is truly impressive. Nestled between the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, most first-timers may have heard of Chamonix, and Grenoble as gateways to the region but there’s the undiscovered French Alps of Champsaur Valley that we think you should know about. Read more about Europe […]

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