Crossing the Bay by Horse-Drawn Carriage: Mont Saint Michel’s Old-School Route
Key Takeaways A horse-drawn approach to Mont Saint-Michel belongs to the destination’s older visitor traditions, but its availability and…
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Pink Skies, Pink Flamingos: Watching Sunrise Over the Camargue
Key Takeaways The Camargue rewards an early start, especially when calm water reflects a changing sky and flamingos begin…
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Sleep in a Real Chateau: The Loire Valley’s Best Castle Hotels
Key Takeaways The Loire Valley offers castle hotels in several distinct styles, from grand estates to intimate historic properties….
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A French Alps Road Trip Starting (and Ending) in Annecy
Key Takeaways A road trip beginning and ending in Annecy gives you a practical loop through lakes, mountain passes,…
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Where to Stay in Calvi: Best Hotels by the Beach, Citadel and Old Town
Key Takeaways Calvi is compact, but each area gives a different experience. Choose your base according to how you…
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Corte: Corsica’s Mountain Capital and Gateway to the Interior
Key Takeaways Corte is a compact mountain town that combines Corsican history with access to some of the island’s…
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A Normandy Road Trip: Pairing Mont Saint Michel with the D-Day Beaches
Key Takeaways A well-paced Normandy road trip can combine Mont Saint Michel’s medieval atmosphere with the history of the…
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Pairing the Camargue with Provence: A Wild-Meets-Lavender Road Trip
Key Takeaways A well-planned route makes it possible to experience the Camargue’s wetlands and Provence’s villages without rushing between…
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Annecy’s Saturday Market: A Local’s Guide to Savoyard Food
Annecy market is better treated like a place to shop for real food, not like a backdrop for photos….
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The Ultimate Loire Valley Road Travel Route: Chateaux, Villages, and Vineyards
Take a road trip through the Loire Valley. Drive past big châteaux and also small, cozy villages. Stop in…
