10 Top Places to Retire in France
Retiring in France isn’t only about sunshine or scenery. The real question is where daily life stays easy – good…
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Air France Carry-On Checks in CDG: 12 Things to Know
Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle has a reputation for unpredictable carry-on checks, and Air France sits at the center of most of the stories….
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The Pétain Tribute Mass in Verdun That Sets Off France
Verdun doesn’t usually spark national headlines, but this week it did.A simple announcement in a parish church touched a raw…
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The Real Names of Paris Arrondissements
Most people see Paris as a simple numbered map, but few people know every arrondissement has an official name set…
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Montmartre Open Studios Weekend 2025
Montmartre hosts one of its most interesting events each November: a long weekend where local artists open their workspaces to…
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The 27-Cent Baguette That’s Dividing France
A supermarket in Vannes, Brittany, has triggered a new uproar in France’s never-ending love affair with the baguette. On November…
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The Mystery of the “Louvre Detective”: Unmasked
It looked straight out of a noir film – a man in a long coat and fedora walking calmly past…
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The Legendary Orient Express Is Returning – Starting Now in Paris
The Orient Express is about to roll again. Nearly a century after its golden age, the legendary train that once…
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Yay! You Can Now Pay for Bus Tickets in Paris with Your Bank Card
A small but useful change has arrived for anyone taking the bus in Paris or the wider Île-de-France region. Since…
