Shopping in Paris, and the whole of France is quite different to what you are likely used to at home. And I appreciate that shopping in French may seem intimidating, especially for first time visitors. How to shop in France without embarrassment or anger is something every traveller can do, regardless of whether you speak French or […]
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France Travel Planning Facebook group member and Nice resident, Eric Schwartz, is back with his top tips for day trips from Nice. Nice makes an excellent base for exploring the Côte d’Azur and there are so many fantastic Nice day trips to consider. You can catch up on Eric’s detailed guide to visiting Nice here
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I’m thrilled to bring you this Nice travel guide from France Travel Planning Facebook group member and Nice resident, Eric Schwartz. While I’ve visited Nice a number of times, I know no one knows Nice better than a local, so I was so excited when Eric offered to write a local’s guide to visiting Nice.
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One of the things we talk about in the France Travel Planning Facebook group (you can join here if you aren’t a member) is shopping for souvenirs of France. Group members have plenty of great ideas for the best things to buy in Paris – and beyond. Based on ideas from the generous members of
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An Alsace itinerary, including the charming destinations of Strasbourg, Colmar and the Route des Vins, makes a wonderful side trip from Paris, or stop off on the way from France to Switzerland or Germany. While you can visit Alsace as a day trip from Paris, a 3 night Alsace visit allows you time to stay
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I hope you are enjoying my Paris itinerary series, whether you are planning a trip to Paris, or just like reading about Paris. Following from my one and two day Paris itineraries, I’m now considering what to do on a three day trip to Paris. Paris in three days definitely gives you far more options for what to do in Paris. If it is your first trip to Paris I think three days is a good length of time to spend – plenty of time to see all the “must sees” but not so much time as to be overwhelming if it is your first stay.
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