The sheer variety of day trips from Lyon is almost unmatched in France.
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Provence’s Best Base
Is Avignon or Arles a better fit for you?
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A Postcard-Perfect Provence Trip
Trust me when I tell you that lavender in Provence lives up to the hype
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France’s Most Misunderstood City
Don’t believe the hype about France’s second city.
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The Norman Conquest
Your Normandy itinerary almost certainly won’t begin with the drama mine did.
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France’s Fairytale Castles
Visiting the Loire Valley castles surprised me—and not just because of the châteaux themselves.
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How to Leave Paris Behind (for the Day, Anyway)
Day trips from Paris will enhance your trip more than you think they should.
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The Pleasure Principality
Making the day trip from Nice to Monaco is worthwhile, even if a rent-a-cop harasses you right as you’re getting the picture you’ve been dreaming of taking.
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Bordeaux Isn’t What You’re Expecting
I hope my Bordeaux itinerary helps you plan your trip, no matter how you end up feeling about the city.
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France’s Best Second Choice
The Lyon vs. Bordeaux debate is not entirely productive.
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New Zealand’s North-South Divide
Ensure a perfect balance on your next trip to Middle Earth.
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Where France Feels Least (and Most) Like France
Normandy vs Brittany—it’s the age-old debate.
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Brittany is So Much More Than Crêpes
My Brittany road trip itinerary is so much more than the region’s culinary heritage.
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The Best Base for the South of France
Comparing Marseille vs Nice is a worthy pursuit, even keeping in mind that only one of them is technically on the French Riviera.
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The Truth About Mont Saint-Michel
Is Mont Saint-Michel worth visiting?
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Does France or Italy Have Better Beaches?
Comparing the French Riviera vs Italian Riviera might seem like an exercise in futility.
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