12 Astonishing Rules the Locals Don’t Want You to Know About French Cafés
In France, a café is more than just a spot to grab a coffee, it’s a big part of daily…
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8 Astonishing Stories Behind Paris’s Most Famous Landmarks (Including The Louvre)
Paris’s landmarks are world-famous, but what’s beneath the surface? These surprising stories will uncover a side of the city you…
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13 Surprising Things Americans Do Wrong in France (and How to Avoid Them!)
Most Americans don’t realize just how differently small behaviors are perceived in France. Here are some practical tips to help…
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10 Most Beautiful Covered Passages in Paris
The covered passages of Paris were the first version of modern shopping arcades. They were built in the early 19th…
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Piscine Molitor: Paris’s Iconic Art Deco Pool
Imagine a swimming pool so glamorous it introduced the bikini to the world, hosted Hollywood’s first Tarzan as a lifeguard,…
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The French Revolution’s Secret Meeting Spot You Can Still Visit
Le Procope, founded in 1686, is one of Paris’s most famous cafés. It closed its doors in 1890 and transformed…
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7 Must-Visit French Markets That Put Paris to Shame
All over France, you’ll stumble onto local markets packed with fresh produce, seafood straight from the coast, and regional specialties…
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This French Postman Spent 33 Years Building a Magical Palace from Stones (By Hand)
In the quiet village of Hauterives, southeast of Lyon, there lived a postman named Ferdinand Cheval who turned an ordinary…
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8 Fascinating Facts About Rocamadour – The Cliffside Village That Defies Gravity
Rocamadour is one of France’s most breathtaking villages, built into a towering cliff above the Alzou Valley in the Lot…
