The Dordogne Village You Sleep In Changes Everything
Most Americans who visit the Dordogne do it wrong. They base themselves in Bordeaux, rent a car, and spend 2…
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Paris in a Heatwave: How to Visit Without Suffering Through It
France is in its third heatwave of 2026. Temperatures in Paris hit 41°C (106°F) in June. The Eiffel Tower closed…
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Aix, Avignon, or Arles: Which South of France Base Is Right for You
You’ve got a week in Provence and someone tells you to “just pick a town.” Great advice. Except all three…
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Are Americans Still Welcome in France? What’s Happening on the Ground
There’s a lot of anxiety right now about traveling to France as an American. I get it. The headlines are…
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France vs. the US: The Real Cost of Living, Category by Category
Everyone who moves to France says the same thing: I had no idea how much cheaper it was. Not just…
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Carcassonne: Why Most Day-Trippers Leave Disappointed
You see it before you expect to. Driving the A61 between Toulouse and Narbonne, the fortress just appears above the…
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How to Visit This Popular French Riviera Town Without Wasting the Trip
You see it before you arrive. A cluster of medieval stone sitting 427 meters straight up from the sea, walls…
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10 Private Art Places in the South of France That Rival Paris Museums
I love the French Riviera. I really do. But every time I go back, I notice the same thing. Everyone…
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10 Things Movies Get Completely Wrong About Paris
I’ve lost count of how many friends have landed at Charles de Gaulle with a head full of movie scenes…
