Archive for the ‘France’ Category
Mediterranea: The Worldwide Festival of Underwater Images in France
From February 25-28, 2010 Antibes Juan-Les Pins will host “Mediterranea-the worldwide festival of underwater images and adventure.” This will undoubtedly be one of the most beautiful displays of the “world of silence” and exploration. This event is part of a strong tradition in the city that has welcomed many of the pioneers of diving, starting [...]
January 2, 2010
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When you Visit France’s Loire Valley This Winter . . .
Visit the châteaux of the Loire Valley under the winter lights. The winter season does nothing to tarnish the splendor of the châteaux of the Loire-rather the contrary. The châteaux can be visited from December to March; under the changing lights of the cold months, their charming interiors are open to winter visitors. Casting elegant [...]
January 2, 2010
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Ten Reasons to Visit Aquitaine, France, in 2010
1) An ideal climate year-round
Mild is the word that best sums up Aquitaine’s climate, with an average annual temperature of 55°F. From mid-July to mid-August, temperatures sometimes exceed 86°F.
December 1, 2009
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Paris and Her Remarkable Women
Paris And Her Remarkable Women, by Lorraine Liscio, tells the stories of sixteen women, from the Middle Ages through the Twentieth Century, and the way that they were both inspired by-and changed the landscape of-the city they inhabited. In this way, the reader is given a historical and mesmerizing tour of Paris, as well as [...]
December 1, 2009
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Discover France Recognized With ‘Trip of the Year’ by National Geographic Adventure Magazine
Scottsdale, AZ- For cycling enthusiasts and adventure-lovers, Discover France offers an award-winning cycling trip through the Pyrenees. Chosen as one of the Best New Trips of 2010 by National Geographic Adventure, this challenging 10 day/9 night trip allows experienced cyclists the chance to cross the Pyrenees mountains (the rugged natural border where France meets Spain) [...]
December 1, 2009
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Roquefort Cellars Show Real French Class
Despite being sold in a number of countries, there is apparently only one place to really eat Roquefort cheese and that is, unsurprisingly, in France. The French have the same relationship to cheese as the Irish have to Guinness and the Hungarians have to goulash. In other words, it cannot possibly be better elsewhere.
September 8, 2009
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Marseille Provence Greeters
In preparation for Marseille’s new title as the European Cultural Capital in 2013, the citizens of Marseille want to give visitors an authentic experience of their city. The Marseille Provence Greeters (MP Greeters) program was recently started by a group of locals who love their city and their region and want to share their unique [...]
August 31, 2009
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Visiting the Roquefort cheese cellars – part of French “Cheese Tourism”
When people think of France, they think of French cheese. And when people think of French cheese, they think of Roquefort. This salty ewe’s milk cheese, speckled with deep green mold, has come to represent an entire country’s gastronomic tradition, but France’s most famous cheese can’t be produced just anywhere!
August 18, 2009
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New Government Reforms Lead to Change in French Hotels
The French aim to improve the state of their hotels by introducing a new star system. There are already plans for more luxury hotels so the reputation of uncleanliness and rudeness may disappear. The project will require a 10 billion EURO investment. Most tourists only have good words to say about France after visiting. The [...]
June 30, 2009
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Trendy Paris shopping guides
In Paris: Made by Hand, Bijkerk divulges the contents of her little black book, focusing in over 50 shops that exemplify the Paris fait main aesthetic by offering truly one of a kind items produced or restored entirely by hand. The most unique clothing, jewelry, handbags, ceramics, home furnishings, and decorative objects in Paris are [...]
June 1, 2009
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