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French Swear Words: My 10 Favorites
For those who learned French in the classroom, I’m guessing the teacher was not willing (or able) to teach students how to properly and thoroughly cuss in French. So, in that vein, here are some of my very favorite French curses. These are the things you h
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Cheap Hostels in Cannes
The 2011 Cannes Film Festival is from May 11-22 this year, and the normally sleepy beach town turns into a three-ring circus. All the best hotels and villas in the area are booked solid. But the cheaper hotels and hostels in Cannes still have some “c
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April Fools’ Day in France: Le Poisson d’Avril
For centuries, April 1 has been a day marked by hoaxes and practical jokes played on people around the world. From large pranks about spaghetti trees in Switzerland or the tower of Pisa falling over, to small practical jokes played on friends and family me
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Getting from the Nice Airport to Nice City Center
Here is some quick information on how to get to Nice city center from the Nice airport. It’s not far at all, and it’s not a hassle.
The thing you need to know is – and this will be obvious once you’re actually in Nice – is tha
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Cheap Hotels in Montpellier
Search this map to find cheap hotels in Montpellier! And while you’re at it, check out some of our helpful links for planning your trip to Montpellier:
Languedoc region travel guide
Montpellier basics
Top 10 things to do in (nearby) Provence
France
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How to Get to Lourdes, France
Bernadette Soubirous was 14 years old when the Virgin Mary first started appearing to her in 1858. It happened a total of 18 times; Bernadette became a saint, and the apparition came to be called Our Lady of Lourdes, named after the small town where all t
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Cheap Hotels in Bayeux
While Bayeux itself may not be on everyone’s top 10 list for France, for many it is a popular destination because of its close proximity to Normandy World War II sites, memorials and museums. If you’re planning a trip to Normandy, Bayeux makes
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Cheap Hostels in Bayeux
While Bayeux itself may not be on everyone’s top 10 list for France, for many it is a popular destination because of its close proximity to Normandy World War II sites, memorials and museums. If you’re planning a trip to Normandy, Bayeux makes
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3 Omaha Beach Itineraries
If you’re headed to Normandy to see the places where troops fought and died in World War II, there are any number of ways to do it. The most popular way is to sign up for a Normandy World War II tour – either leaving from Paris, which makes for
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The Cours Saleya Market in Vieux Nice
Tell anyone you’re going to Nice, and they’re sure to suggest you visit the Cours Saleya market in Vieux Nice, or the Old Town. Well, guess what – they’re right. You really, really should check out Cours Saleya, even if you’r
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Cheap Hotels in Toulouse
Toulouse is nicknamed the PInk City because of its widespread use of the signature red-colored brick in the city’s architecture, which comes from the region. There’s lots to see and do in Toulouse – and it’s open all night, too! Her
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Cannes Travel Guide
Although it’s most famous for the annual glamour-fest known as the Cannes Film Festival, Cannes is also popular among tourists for its beaches, sights and shopping streets.
Where is Cannes?
Located on the southeastern coast of France, Canne
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How to Get From Paris to Bayeux
Bayeux (pronounced BAY-yoo, not BUY-yoo) is a great town in Normandy that makes the perfect base for visiting WWII sites as well as the gorgeous, lush interior towns – and it has a wonderful city center that’s navigable and friendly.
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How to Get From Paris to Amboise
Amboise (AM-bwaz) may be France’s most perfect town: it’s cute, it’s walkable, it sits on a scenic river, you can eat REALLY well there, the people are REALLY nice, and it’s the perfect midway point between several of the
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How to Get from Paris to the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach
OK. Here’s the thing. There is no easy, direct way to get to the WWII American Cemetery & Memorial at Omaha Beach. It’s on a cliff overlooking the English Channel, in a little non-town called Colleville-sur-Mer. So, I don’t
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Cheap Hotels Near Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel is… awesome. In the true sense of the word. It’s almost hard to look at; there’s nothing around it to give it scale, and your mind cannot comprehend that it’s not CGI, actual people built that without, li
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How to Get From Paris to Tours
Tours, France is a popular destination – not only is it a wonderful town in its own right, with an amazing cathedral; it is also a fun place to set up camp while you’re out touring the castles of the Loire Valley. It’s also clo
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Cheap Hotels in Amboise
Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley, is so adorable you’ll never want to leave. But even if you decide to chuck it all away and settle down in this bastion of quaintness, you’ll still need a place to stay while you’re look
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Cheap Hotels in Tours
Tours is a quick day trip from Paris – but with its stunning Cathedral, mind-blowing restaurants and its proximity to the castles of the Loire Valley, why not stick around for a while? Or at least a weekend. If you can possibly tear yoursel
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How to Get From Paris to Quimper
Quimper (pronounced CAMP-ay) is a wonderful town in the Brittany region. A river runs through it! It has lush green areas, a great church, tasty food, and a fun, vibrant atmosphere that makes you want to stick around for a bit.
Which is a good t
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