Tauck River Cruises: Small-Ship Luxury for Older Travelers
Tauck River Cruises always offers a bespoke experience, one that is especially suited to sophisticated, older travelers.
Best Escape From Paris: Take the Fast Train to Lyon
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!
Slow Travel By Train: Getting There Is Part of the Journey
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…
The Legal Drinking Age in France: 2023
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.
Tandem: French Mystery Series Set In Montpellier
Tandem, a French mystery series, is set in Montpellier, France. Each episode gives viewers a glimpse of French life and culture in the city.
Murder In: TV Series Offers a Virtual Tour of France
Each episode of the French TV series ‘Murder In” centers around a complicated murder mystery that takes place in a small town or village.
Cherif: TV Series Takes Viewers on Virtual Trip to Lyon
Cherif is a French TV mystery series set in Lyon, France. The lead character, Cherif, is unorthodox in his approach to crime.
Discovering The Best French Butter
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.
Eleven Reasons to Visit Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte
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.