Going to France? 75+ French Words and Phrases You’ll Be Glad You Know

Going to France? 75+ French Words and Phrases You’ll Be Glad You Know

Seeing Paris up close was a dream come true for me, as I know it is for many other people. I had wanted to visit for years, and suddenly I was actually there – walking through the city, visiting museums...
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200 France Trivia Questions and Answers – Easy to Hard. How Well Do You Know France?

200 France Trivia Questions and Answers – Easy to Hard. How Well Do You Know France?

Visiting France is a dream come true for many people. It was for me and my husband too. Paris had been on my wish list for years, and finally seeing the places I had read about and admired in photos...
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12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

12 Paris Attractions to Book in Advance (+ What Can Wait)

Paris is a dream city for me. I loved every moment I spent there, and I already know I want to return. Yes, it’s one of the most visited cities in Europe, and there are crowds. That’s hardly surprising and,...
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Paris Metro and RER Guide for First-Time Visitors: Tickets, Zones, Airports, Versailles, and Disneyland

Paris Metro and RER Guide for First-Time Visitors: Tickets, Zones, Airports, Versailles, and Disneyland

One of the most important things I search before – and even more carefully after – buying a flight ticket is how I’ll get from the airport to my hotel and how the public transport is in the city I...
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She Pulled Something From Her Bag Before Walking Around Paris. She Says It’s the First Thing She Does There – And People Can’t Believe It

She Pulled Something From Her Bag Before Walking Around Paris. She Says It’s the First Thing She Does There – And People Can’t Believe It

A few months ago, when I shared what a tourist did in front of the Eiffel Tower, I honestly believed I had written about the most shocking thing someone could do in Paris. Apparently, I was wrong. Today, I am...
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A Realistic 4-Day Paris Itinerary for First-Time Visitors – With Versailles

A Realistic 4-Day Paris Itinerary for First-Time Visitors – With Versailles

Paris had been one of my dream destinations for years, so when the opportunity to visit appeared with very little notice, I wasn’t going to say no. We arrived on Sunday evening and left on Friday, which gave us four...
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Eiffel Tower Summit vs Second Floor: I Visited Both – Which Ticket Is Actually Worth It?

Eiffel Tower Summit vs Second Floor: I Visited Both – Which Ticket Is Actually Worth It?

Visiting Paris had been a dream of mine for years, and the Eiffel Tower was naturally at the top of the list. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Paris, and I knew I wanted to go up...
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Louvre vs Musée d’Orsay: Which Paris Museum Should You Visit?

Louvre vs Musée d’Orsay: Which Paris Museum Should You Visit?

Choosing between the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay can be difficult. I visited both museums during my trip to Paris. Musée d’Orsay was the first museum – and, in fact, the first major attraction – I visited in the city. I...
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70 Interesting Facts About Paris – Famous Stories, Hidden History and Surprising Details

70 Interesting Facts About Paris – Famous Stories, Hidden History and Surprising Details

Paris is a city I love. I knew many of its famous landmarks before my trip, but once I was there, I found plenty of details I had never heard about. A familiar bridge had an unexpected story. A museum...
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50 Surprising Facts About France – Some Sound Made Up, but They’re All True

50 Surprising Facts About France – Some Sound Made Up, but They’re All True

Paris is usually the first image people have of France. I understand why: I loved Paris, and I plan to go back, because there are places I would happily see again and others I still want to visit properly. But...
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