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Paris…..

France.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:26:11 +0000

Paris at last. Though this does mean sadly my journey is almost over. This is my 3rd day 2nd night in Paris.Last night proved interesting haha. I was pickpocketed….well attempted pickpocket. A young guy barely 150 pounds slipped his hand into my front pocket perhaps digging for gold all he got however was a cheap Spanish lighter anddddd…. As I felt his hand slip into my pocket I was dumbfou

Nice Saint Paul Eze France

France.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:26:11 +0000

A morning of leisure meant a break from touring but not from the domestics of the Laundromat and a haircut for Lou. I thank Mr Marchant for perserving with me in High School as a few French words seem to have been hiding in my brain for decades and proved very useful here Our coach climbed up the steep winding road into the mountain behind Nice making our way towards Saint Paul. This is an old

Memories of FranceRecollections of my Study Abroad Year Part 1Arrival

France.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:26:11 +0000

Note This entry describes events that occurred in August 2006 in Dijon France. Please keep checking this blog for more updated entries. August 24 2006 I arrived in Lyon France via plane at the St. Exuperey Airport from Frankfurt am Main Germany and Miami FL respectively. I had plenty of time before my train ride from Lyon PartDeux to Dijon about 2 hours so I decided to take a coffee

In Transit Blog: Parisian Wine Celebrated in Montmartre Festival

France.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:00:23 +0000

The fabled Parisian district of Montmartre celebrates the arrival of the new vintage of the beloved Clos Montmartre wine with the Montmartre Harvest Festival, from Oct. 5 to 9.

Bites : Restaurant Report: Septime in Paris

France.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:30:45 +0000

Located in the 11th Arrondissement, a part of Paris once thick with artisans’ ateliers and now home to food-loving bourgeois-bohemians, Septime, which opened in April, is both visually refined and relaxed.

Bordeaux Region

France.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:18:43 +0000

The crescent-shaped city on the Garonne River has been the region’s wine capital for decades, its illustrious past on display in the ornate buildings in the Golden Triangle area. In recent years, however, Bordeaux had been plagued by pollution, traffic jams, and decaying docks. But a civic overhaul has spruced up many of the 18th-century buildings, pedestrianized much of the city center, and rebuilt the waterfront area with sweeping promenades that are now lined with chic boutiques and cafés. Today the port city is one of France’s most exciting destinations.

Côte d’Azur on a Budget

France.com — Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000

The French Riviera is a premier resort destination for good reason: It
has clear water bordered by stretches of white-sand beaches, rocky
cliffs, and hidden coves—and it’s only a 90-minute flight from Paris.
The bustling city of Nice, the legendary waterfront town of Cannes, and
the once-sleepy village of St.-Tropez are the main attractions.

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13 Affordable Trips to Europe

— by Reid Bramblett, Published Apr. 2008

Bordeaux's Wine Growing Renaissance

France.com — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0000

A friendlier, more welcoming France? In Bordeaux, the country’s oldest and most iconic wine-growing region, the answer is yes. Falling sales among its many bottlings (due to a large increase in worldwide production) have caused many Bordelais to embrace—not just tolerate—visitors. Once top producers here sighed when the tour group arrived; now they are gussying up their châteaus and actively courting enthusiasts, conducting animated tastings, and offering patient explanations of viticulture and classification. Suddenly, it’s downright pleasant to amble through the celebrated wineries of St.-Estèphe, St.-Julien, Margaux, and Arcins, and to explore the nearby regions of St.-Émilion, Graves, and the Médoc peninsula.

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Bordeaux’s Wine Growing Renaissance

— by Alexandra Marshall, Published Feb. 2008