Why September Beats July and August in France
France in July is beautiful. It’s also 95 degrees, a 45-minute line at every museum, and a hotel room that…
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Why the French Take More Pills Than Almost Anyone on Earth
Walk into a pharmacy in France and something feels immediately off. There’s no candy aisle. No birthday cards. No motor…
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6 Things That Are Free in France (That Would Cost You in America)
You land in Paris, pull out your wallet, and brace for impact. You’ve heard the stories. Europe is expensive. France…
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Paris Is Building a Metro Line That Gets You to Versailles in 30 Minutes
If you’ve ever tried to get from Orly Airport to Versailles by public transit, you know the pain. You’re looking…
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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…
