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Planning a trip to France

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  • The Best Markets to Visit in France, What to Buy, and How Not to Look Like a Tourist

  • How to Eat Your Way Around France With 7 Culinary Walking Trails Where Food and Wine Are the Star Attractions

  • 8 French Road Rules That Will Catch Out Even the Most Experienced American Drivers (Read this Before Driving in France)

  • 9 French Châteaux You Can Actually Sleep In for Less Than a Paris Hotel

  • 12 Gorgeous Towns in France for American Tourists Who Love History: First-Timer’s Guide

  • 12 Things You Should Know Before You Go Camping in France this Summer

  • These are the Must Visit Wine Regions in France With Top Tips on Where to Visit For the Best Experience

  • The 10 Best and Worst Day Trips to Take From Paris: Where to Go, What to Skip & How to Save Yourself Time and Money

  • 10 Places in France You May Not Know But You’ll Thank Me For Recommending (Truly Spectacular Places to Visit)

  • 7 French Châteaux and the Secrets They Reveal From Secret Tunnels and Royal Scandals to Epic Love Affairs (If Only Those Walls Could Talk)

  • 10 Stunning Places in France to Add to Your Bucket List That Aren’t In Paris

  • 15 Cities in France That Aren’t Paris, But Are Just As Beautiful With As Much History and Character

  • January in France: Festivals, Feasts, and Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

  • Can Americans Drive in France on an American Driving License?

  • Still Dreaming of Summer? Where to Soak Up the Sun in the South of France in October

  • The New Roots Travel Trend Has Americans Flocking to France to Walk in the Footsteps of Their Ancestors

  • Americans Visiting France in 2026 Will Face Stricter Entry Rules and New ETIAS Requirements.

  • Monet’s Giverny: Tips for Visiting His House, Gardens, and Village

  • What Makes France in September So Irresistible? (Hint: It’s Not Just the Weather)

  • Autumn in France Is Unforgettable: From Grape Harvests to Fall Colors It’s a Magical Time of Year

  • Best Things to Do in Annecy in the Fall: Lakes, Mountains, and Festivals

  • 12 UNESCO Spots in France That Take You From Roman Ruins to River Palaces

  • 7 Hidden Medieval Gems in France That Feel Like a Portal to the Past

  • 15 Things to Do in France in August You Won’t Want to Miss

  • 12 Smart Ways to Save Money When Traveling in France

  • Where to Find the Best Car Rentals in France for All Budgets and Road Trips

  • Is There Uber in France? Eveything You Need to Know About Taxis in Paris and Beyond

  • Do I Need to Get Travel Insurance for France From the US?

  • The 9 Best Music Festivals in France to Experience in 2025 (Southwest Edition)

  • France Beyond Paris: 5 Trending French Destinations to Explore This Summer

  • 10 Best Regions in France for a Longer Stay & Slow Travel

  • 7 Villages and Towns in Occitanie to Visit Before You Reach Carcassonne

  • 10 Towns in France to Visit Without a Car

  • 12 Beautiful Islands On the French Coast You’ll Want to Explore

  • A Road Trip Through France: 18 Villages That Take You Back In Time To the Middle Ages

  • The Time Travel Tourism Trend: 7 French Destinations That Take You In Time to Another Era

  • 9 Hidden Treasures of Rural France You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

  • 10 Storybook Towns in France That Feel Straight Out of a Fairytale (One Inspired a Disney Movie)

  • 7 Secret Beach Getaways in France That Won’t Break the Budget

  • 20 Underrated Places in France: Hidden Gems Beyond the Tourist Trail

  • 10 Hotels in France You Won’t Believe Actually Exist

  • 7 French Beach Destinations You Haven’t Heard of But Should Definitely Visit

  • 10 Money Saving Tips For Traveling In France

  • 9 Most Colorful Places in France To Brighten Your Travel Itinerary

  • Which is the Best eSIM for International Travel in 2025?

  • France in May – Where To Go And What To Do in 2025

  • The Seasons in France and Where to Visit

  • Why France In April Is So Good – Where To Go And What To Do

  • Solo Travel to France as a Female | Off The Beaten Track

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  • The Best Time To Go Skiing in France: What Most Tourists Get Wrong

  • Taking Your Dog on holiday to France [year] Guide

ABOUT ME

Bonjour, I'm Kylie 🇫🇷 and I've been living in France since 2016 enjoying rural French life. I've travelled extensively visiting chateaux, wineries and historic towns & villages. Now I'm here to help travellers just like you plan your bucket list French trip.

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