Tauck River Cruises always offers a bespoke experience, one that is especially suited to sophisticated, older travelers. 

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Lyon doesn't have the crowds and queues of Paris. And if you take the TGV fast train from Paris to Lyon, you'll find that half the fun of the trip is getting there!

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The Slow Travel movement (an offshoot of the Slow Food Movement) began in Italy, but the approach is growing in appeal. Rather than focusing on speed, travelers want opportunities to connect with locals and experience their food, culture and traditions. In this guest post, my colleague Tim Albert, a British journalist and author, recounts his...

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The legal drinking age in France for both purchase and consumption of alcohol is 18 years of age with one exception. Here are the rules and customs to know before you go.

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Tandem, a French mystery series, is set in Montpellier, France. Each episode gives viewers a glimpse of French life and culture in the city.

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Each episode of the French TV series 'Murder In" centers around a complicated murder mystery that takes place in a small town or village.

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Cherif is a French TV mystery series set in Lyon, France. The lead character, Cherif, is unorthodox in his approach to crime.

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The best French butter differs from American butter along a number of dimensions, including color, taste and texture. Here's how to find it and why it should be a staple in your kitchen.

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The chateau Vaux le Vicomte, which took 20 years to build, is just a stone's throw from Paris. It's well worth visiting to see its ornate architecture and landscape design---and to soak in French history and culture.

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Strasbourg, France, the capital of the Grand Est region, has a charming ambiance of its own. Neither French nor German, the city’s food, culture, and style are distinctly Alsatian. 

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Spending just one day in Strasbourg is sure to be a tease. You’ll be charmed and impressed by the stunning city that embraces visitors. 

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Bayonne Ham (Jambon de Bayonne) is the prized, dry-cured ham from France, a PGI product that can only be made in a certain geographic area in French Basque Country. 

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With travel on pause, both the wine industry and consumers are adapting to a changed environment. Virtual wine tastings are filling the gap.

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Legendes wines are affordable, accessible wines produced by the legendary Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in Bordeaux

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