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Ooh La La, 15 Ways to Fall in Love with Paris

By //  by Katja Wulfers 3 Comments

People fall into two camps: those who have visited Paris and those who want to. Rumour has it people exist who don’t have Paris on their Must See list. Let’s blame this failing on grade-school grammar trauma and Monsieur Sagar who forced us to declare, “J’ai un stylo,” or was that, “Je suis un stylo?” Verbs are scary, but a trip to the third most visited city in the world shouldn’t be. Travellers often prepare lists — whether rigid or flexible — of landmarks, restaurants, and museums they’ve …

Filed Under: Europe, France, Travel Tagged With: first trip to Paris, France, must dos in Paris, off-the-beaten path in Paris, Paris tourism, plan a trip to Paris, things to do in Paris, visiting Paris, what to do in Paris

Five Day Trips from Paris

By //  by Katja Wulfers 2 Comments

Every trip to France is a chance to explore hidden or off the beaten path gems. The region around Paris, or Île-de-France, holds many treasures that don't see the same traffic as their more famous neighbours Euro Disney and Versailles, and these can be visited in day trips from Paris. A short drive or RER (commuter train) ride out of the city and the traditional village houses pressed around church squares and bustling, small towns replace Haussmann-style apartment buildings. …

Filed Under: Europe, France, Travel Tagged With: Château de Breteuil, converted train tracks, day trips outside of Paris, France, La Ferté Gaucher, Moret-sur-Loing, off the beaten path in France, Parc Asterix, travel to Europe, Vaux-le-Vicomte

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How To Be A Good Houseguest

By //  by Katja Wulfers 3 Comments

You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away to a few weeks overseas and are a welcome break. If you play your cards right, don’t act like Goldilocks eating everyone else’s porridge and breaking furniture, and learn how to be …

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