Say Bonjour to France!
Somehow, France has been one of those countries that we’ve only dipped in and out of; a stopover in Paris here and there; a quick jaunt across the border from Germany or Belgium…we’ve been to France a lot, but the country as a whole still remains an enigma.
While we know there’s much to explore, we can help you get started with your trip planning with the posts we do have. And of course, we’ll have to go back to France and get to know it better one of these days!
Posts About France
- Where to Stay in Paris — Arrondissement say what????? From the best part of Parts to stay for that picture-perfect view of the Eiffel Tour, to the best part of the city for an understated, hipster cool, we hired an American expat in Paris to run us through Paris’ best neighborhoods, and help you find the best spot to stay, whatever your travel preferences.
- 10 Things to Do in Normandy, France — From historic WWII sites to delicious farm stops, we’ve given you 10 reasons to include Normandy on your next trip to France.
- 10 Reasons to Visit Nice, France — With agreeable weather almost all year round, wonderful beaches, museums and amazing restaurants, here are the best reasons in include Nice in your travel plans.
- Local’s Tips for Aix en Provence, France — Provence local Alexandra shares her favorite places to visit and and other tips for Aix en Provence.
- A Hilltop in Normandy –– We visit the WWII grave of Katie’s great uncle Ken, who died after D-Day and is resting in one of the most beautiful and peaceful places we’ve ever seen. This is one of our posts about Remembrance Tourism.
Colmar France: Reasons To Add This Town To Your France Itinerary
Planning a France Holiday? Make sure Colmar France is on your itinerary! A postcard perfect village in Alsace’s wine region is ready to be explored. Great food, great wine, great scenery, Colmar encapsulates everything there is to love about France’s Alsace region. This is a guest post by Kate Storm Disclosure: This Colmar France travel guide contains
10 Reasons to Visit Nice on Your Next France Trip
All the reasons we think you should visit Nice France for your next European holiday! If France is on your travel wish list, we’ve pulled together 10 reasons to include Nice on your itinerary. With warm weather year-round, a gorgeous old town, great food, and plenty of things to do, Nice is well worth adding
Top Things to Do in Normandy France: 10 Activities in Normandy You’ll Love
Planning to visit Normandy? This list of the top things to do in Normandy France will help you plan what to see in Normandy France, including top attractions in Normandy, the best towns in Normandy, the best sights to see in Normandy France, and more. If you need help finding the best things to see
Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence France: Aix-en-Provence Travel Tips from a Local
Things to do in Aix-en-Provence: Travel Tips from A Local Blogger. A Quick List of what to see and What to Do in Aix en Provence from a Local! This post is part of our Tips from a Local interview series, where we interview locals for insiders travel tips about their city! Today, we’re
Where to Stay in Paris: Paris’ Coolest Neighborhoods
Where to Stay in Paris: Advice from a local expat and travel blogger about the best neighborhoods to stay in Paris,France! (Plus 33 hotel suggestions in different Paris neighborhoods). Disclosure: This Where to Stay in Paris Guide contains affiliate links. That means we may earn a small commission when you use the links on this site
A Hilltop in Normandy: My Great Uncle Ken’s Grave from WWII
With Canadians’ recent observance of Remembrance Day, our trip to see the war graves of two of our family members who perished during the first and second world wars has been on my mind. Geoff wrote about visiting his great Uncle Walter’s grave, and I wrote something for the Travel Underwriters blog, but I haven’t
