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Here’s how they compare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1766256193174-189T3XYXUV50Q0FQLC0P/Screenshot+2025-12-20+at+19.43.10.png forbes - Svalbard—Europe’s Visa-Free Place To Live And Work In Norway Dreaming of living overseas in the Arctic? Svalbard, Norway’s Arctic archipelago, offers a rare visa-free opportunity to live and work in Europe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1766256103204-41OTDSVXCL7NCUWDRZRF/Screenshot+2025-12-20+at+19.41.38.png forbes - The Best Places To Retire For Americans In 2026, According To International Living Discover the best places to retire abroad in 2026, from Greece to Malaysia, with the annual Retirement Index from International Living. 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Nauru, a tiny Pacific island facing climate threats, offers golden visas to fund urgent relocation efforts while granting buyers visa-free travel to destinations like the U.K., Dubai, and Singapore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741523023661-X8Y2BSSNLC1G9ZITRRZT/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.23.39.png forbes - What It Means To Be Wealthy In Greece Being wealthy in Greece is as much about the enticing Mediterranean landscapes and culture as it is about competitive living costs. If you want to move, Greece offers golden and digital nomad visas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741523001079-J08HBMJV6JUIQ6BCTGX0/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.23.15.png forbes - Golden Visas—Portugal And Greece Ramp Up As Spain Closes Its Doors Dream of being a resident in Europe? As Spain shutters its golden visa scheme, applicants are eyeing Portugal and Greece as possible alternatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522968105-PIMQ7WCOWDGKH8KY0POU/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.22.43.png forbes - Digital Nomad Visas In Europe With Low Monthly Income Requirements Have you ever considered working remotely from a European country? 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Thanks to new rules, Americans and others are now allowed, and crucially, without a minimum income requirement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522906165-M0168YLVTZDU10XKNJ0T/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.21.40.png forbes - The 7 Wonders Of The World Offer Ideas For Your Next Vacation The vast engineering feats of the 7 wonders of the world allow travelers the chance to explore some of the world’s most fascinating civilizations—perfect for your next big adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522657257-8TQTB6VX41GFDERR8F1D/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.17.32.png forbes - What It Means To Be Wealthy In Italy Italy is a dream travel destination, with the cost of living far lower than some EU countries and the U.S. Have you ever wondered if you could live there and what it means to be wealthy in Italy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522637764-HBHYIZMD9TWXNKM9JP8M/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.17.13.png forbes - The Safest Countries List Is Shrinking—Even For Powerful Passports Global air travel will break records in 2025, but the world is more inaccessible. 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Virgin launched an annual cruise pass for $120,000, allowing unlimited cruising worldwide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522137494-U7V4MGQ8LRKVQE0R7KEY/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.08.53.png forbes - The World’s Best Places For Expats To Live, Ranked In New Report If you’re thinking about moving to another country, Mercer’s Quality of Living annual report ranks the best and least compelling options for expats right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741522100452-Z6JRYBLKBFIRW8QMMRYO/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+13.08.13.png forbes - European Cruises Out Of Favor—Operators Head To The Caribbean As tourist taxes and protests against overcrowding persist, cruise operators are betting on the Caribbean rather than European cruise destinations, proving a win-win for cruise companies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1741521600409-9Y5WR3YDCPG52HE3T6D5/Screenshot+2025-03-09+at+12.59.55.png forbes - What It Means To Be Wealthy In Canada Ever wondered if you could live in Canada and what it means to be wealthy there? 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Here's how to watch it around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724590649396-KK8OQ3037ZXPEMT8KL85/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.57.03.png forbes - Paris Prepares For The Paralympics ‘Rematch’ The Paralympic flame is on its way to the city of Lights, which is busy preparing for what Tony Estanguet, the president of Paris 2024, calls "the rematch." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588521878-WYTVZVYIQRSWKQXOY6N3/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.21.57.png forbes - Europe’s New Border Controls For November—What Travelers Should Know Europe is introducing a new biometric passport system in November (EES), followed by a new travel authorization called ETIAS—here's what travelers need to know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588458298-VF8GZVIRDJ5J8UAHRN6T/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.20.53.png forbes - Retire To France, Live Like A Tourist—It’s More Affordable Than You Think Now might be a perfect opportunity if you've always wanted to retire and live like a tourist in France—it's more affordable than you might think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588392053-9TYO0PAPV0XHOGQD8F0O/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.19.46.png forbes - 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics—How To Volunteer Or Get Tickets Now It's time to book a trip to the February 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina—the draw for ticket sales is live and the volunteer process begins next month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588320334-YWIKZHMMANPNNTKXKVFZ/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.18.35.png forbes - Paris Olympics See Tourism Boost—And Mocked Merchandise Becomes Cool Statistics show that the Paris Olympic Games has provided a boost in tourist numbers, to businesses (especially restaurants) and even in merchandise sales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588258000-S6C5W0QZLUW6QBMQ0FQA/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.17.33.png forbes - Paris Is Real Olympic Winner With Tourists Up 20% And Hotels 80% Full Aside from sporting achievements, the big winner of this Olympics is the city of Paris—for its stunning backdrops and the 20% bump in tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588189323-1B1PV0C0S6IMVOKQEOOY/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.16.24.png forbes - 4 Underrated Paris Museums That You Shouldn’t Miss There are lots of lesser known and less crowded museums that can help visitors explore Paris’ history in different rich and varied ways–here are four of the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588106631-XLXRIY2AYMCO5XTNUHLM/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.15.00.png forbes - Overcrowded Europe—Barcelona, Santorini And Brittany Limit Daytrippers Overtourism in Europe is causing tourist destinations like Barcelona, Brittany and Santorini to ask for urgent help to limit the number of daytrippers and ban Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724588022038-ZJFJT1MZ9QKD2M3KI6GO/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.13.37.png forbes - Paris Olympics: Politicians Swim In The Seine To Prove Safety For Events The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, finally swam in the river Seine this morning to prove it is safe for Olympic athletes, rounding off an extremely political saga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724587916473-Q5LG1SMP59T7W5U7D6PL/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.11.48.png forbes - Paris’ Louvre Runs Workout Sessions Promoting Olympic Games The Louvre has been running workout sessions for art enthusiasts to promote the upcoming Olympic Games and its new exhibition 'Olympism.' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724587841059-W6R54ZKEUF12EZ2CWWQ0/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.10.34.png forbes - The Best U.S. Airlines Of 2024, Ranked In The Points Guy’s New Report The Points Guy has ranked the best airlines across the U.S. for 2024 based on factors such as timeliness, cost, rewards and reach. How did you favorite airline fare? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1724587662770-66LYFJ0VBR0DLX2NI8EU/Screenshot+2024-08-25+at+14.06.42.png forbes - Endless Residential Cruise Sets Sail For First 15 Years Fancy living life perpetually onboard a cruise ship? The Villa Vie Odyssey will take in 425 destinations over 1301 days, and then keep on sailing for 15 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1717331792087-CNZDHJRTCHDM4BJ1M6HY/Screenshot+2024-06-02+at+14.36.27.png forbes - Aerophobia: As Turbulence Increases, How To Conquer Your Fear Of Flying Turbulence is expected to increase in the decades to come, so here's how to conquer aerophobia, your fear of flying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1715706393020-9KOW1A676KFBTIU9OX2U/Screenshot+2024-05-14+at+19.06.27.png forbes - Cheap Summer Vacations 2024: How And Where To Travel For Less Looking for cheaper summer vacations? It's worth questioning your destination, the type of accommodation, your transport choice and how you pay. 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Hit and run tourism is at pre-pandemic levels but there is some consensus around what it means to visit a country and sites can take action to reduce this phenomena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245966962-BVP0NIJHI5QPEB5S8N6U/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.26.02.png forbes - Would You Travel On A Nuclear-Powered Cruise Ship? Cruises are not the most environmentally-friendly option for travelers and cruise companies need to meet goals of being carbon-neutral by 2050—is nuclear the solution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245872549-VX7U99MP7LYJBPSYGEEJ/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.24.28.png forbes - D-Day 80th Anniversary: Your Guide To Commemorative Events In Normandy Thousands of people are expected in Normandy this June 2024 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in World War II—here's a guide to commemorative events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245811142-0UWUELFF71DH35UK5GPM/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.23.26.png forbes - Overtourism: From Barcelona To Lake Como, Locals Start Campaigning Across Lake Como, Barcelona, the Canary Isles, Venice and Amsterdam, EU residents are fighting what they perceive to be overtourism—before summer has even started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245746192-360PRP7K1D6B914XXG0K/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.22.21.png forbes - How To Visit Cinque Terre And Hike Via Dell’Amore In Italy Cinque Terre and The Path Of Love (Via Dell'Amore) are a must-see for travelers to Italy—here's a guide to when to go, how to travel, and which village is right for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245675204-NGUVB2MUBTDS9E293CE4/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.21.10.png forbes - Italy Launches Digital Nomad Visa—Which EU Countries Now Offer Them? Italy is the latest EU country to launch a Digital Nomad visa, but how does it compare to the other European Digital Nomad visas currently on offer to bleisure travelers? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245618676-8OPB6Y64NNHML3Q44BYL/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.20.13.png forbes - Discover Hidden Paris Like A Local, Even During The Olympic Games There are always places to go to discover a more hidden side to Paris, away from the Louvre and onto its bridges, waterways and terraces—even during the Olympic Games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245566531-1ZX3K9RM76A52IUXR71C/Screenshot+2024-04-27+at+21.19.21.png forbes - Paris Olympic Games: The Practical Guide To Getting Around If you are one of the 500,000 visitors who will be joining Paris' daily 4 million users of public transport, here's a handy guide to getting around during the Olympics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1714245490424-88EN8GVH29BVRMO53ZNQ/Screenshot%2B2024-04-27%2Bat%2B21.17.06.jpg forbes - U.K. 100ml Liquids Rule In Hand Luggage At U.K. Airports Delayed The plan to scrap the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on luggage by June 2024 is delayed at some U.K. airports—here's an explainer for the holiday season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1711477112488-9UE6CLWWUM4AV9WPPOBV/Screenshot+2024-03-26+at+19.18.26.png forbes - Global Travel—Which Countries Are Least Polluted, As Per New Study New data from the 2023 World Air Quality report reveals that some of our favorite travel destinations might actually be the most polluted in the region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1711476993787-OJX3JMSNDWSGJ65OLZK5/Screenshot+2024-03-26+at+19.16.24.png forbes - Plane And Airport Food—Is It Really All That Bad? Stereotypes of lackluster in-flight meals and airport food are no longer always the case, depending on who you fly with and which airport you're passing through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1711475794067-XEJB52H92SX0XACMBZ89/Screenshot+2024-03-26+at+18.56.26.png forbes - Travel The U.S., Discovering The Literal Meaning Of States And Cities It's interesting traveling across the U.S. when we understand how places got their names, when many stem from local languages, the geography and rich indigenous heritage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710792189022-5ZGZL3X24IWEOKFMR76O/Screenshot+2024-03-18+at+21.03.02.png forbes - Tourist Taxes At Mount Fuji And Seville—Many Others To Follow In 2024 Tourist taxes are not new but in 2024, lots more places will be introducing them—starting with Mount Fuji and Seville, plus the ETIAS scheme in Europe and ETA in the U.K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710755929043-ANSGO72J5ZEY4YZDZW5V/Screenshot+2024-03-18+at+10.58.40.png forbes - Spain Short-Haul Flight Ban: Which EU Country Will Be Next? Spain is proposing a short-haul flight ban for routes where a train journey is possible under 2.5 hours, similar to French law. Which European country will be next? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710105688852-409Z8DNACYAT2MNE8950/Screenshot+2024-03-10+at+22.21.24.png forbes - This Singapore Hotel Offers A Refund If It Rains One hotel is offering a refund if it rains. It's not the first hotel to do so and it's possibly a precursor to new insurance products offering extreme weather products. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710105616808-JP322FYTGGB34W67NOIS/Screenshot+2024-03-10+at+22.20.10.png forbes - Visit Le Marais As Paris’ Iconic Waiter Race Returns The stylish Parisian district of Le Marais is home to the Bastille, Victor Hugo's house, and the Waiter's Race—take a seat on a cafe terrace and watch them race by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710105506802-6Y4OT8UFZOYICCFC3A6X/Screenshot+2024-03-10+at+22.18.22.png forbes - As 2024 Travel Hits Pre-Covid Levels, Here’s When To Go To Europe Tourism will rebound to pre-pandemic levels in 2024 so find the sweet spots to visit Paris and Rome when there are fewer crowds, cheaper airfares and pleasant weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1710105433848-DDPLBXWJLH2F22JN0PGH/Screenshot+2024-03-10+at+22.17.07.png forbes - Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony—326,000 Crowd Is Security Nightmare There are 326,000 tickets for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July—but due to security concerns, visitors will likely watch from fanzones and not the Seine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1709585529931-4PWC8V07SZCQLY0NA96J/Screenshot+2024-03-04+at+21.52.04.png forbes - Albania, Egypt And Morocco—Vacations Now Offering More For Your Money Here are three travel ideas for 2024 offering great value, that are safe, and offer some wonderful adventures—2024 is the year to visit Albania, Egypt and Morocco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1709585418436-2KB9I833OY3D13OZV1ZG/Screenshot+2024-03-04+at+21.50.13.png forbes - Marriott Adds Taylor Swift Eras Tour To Loyalty Points Program In a bid to win over a younger audience to its hotel chains, Marriott International is adding Taylor Swift's Eras tour to its loyalty program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1709585287052-S03D5UKIPLC2T5DGXF0L/Screenshot+2024-03-04+at+21.48.02.png forbes - Hotel Superyachts—How Luxury Accommodations Are Increasingly Setting Sail Luxury hotels are increasingly operating superyachts, offering travel opportunities to socialise in exclusive settings under the trusted hospitality of their brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1709585154997-5Q0HNWJJU1P72QMT43FH/Screenshot+2024-03-04+at+21.45.08.png forbes - World’s Longest Flight, Project Sunrise, And Economy Bunk Beds Delayed Qantas' Project Sunrise, to launch the world's longest commercial route from Sydney to London/NY and Air New Zealand's bunk beds in economy class have both been delayed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934262739-VJSDL5AYC5GV6QXBWAW0/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.10.31.png forbes - 2024’s Special Solar Eclipses—How, When And Where To Be Astrotourists Astrotourism is 2024's big travel trend and the only chance to see a total solar eclipse in the U.S. until 2044. 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Air travel is incredibly safe but if you're wondering how to stay safe in an emergency, here's what you need to know about the safest seats and spots on a plane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707583522637-0RE7795RJQ8Q8QBGQ12J/Screenshot+2024-02-10+at+17.45.07.png forbes - These Powerful Passports Have Best Quality Of Life, Per New Data Henley Passport Index, Arton Capital and Global Citizen Solutions reveal the most powerful passports for visa-free travel but also the best quality of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707583628042-8KYGVJTRCHC7BSNEHLAP/Screenshot+2024-02-10+at+17.47.00.png forbes - Could Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopening Be As Big As The 2024 Olympics? After a 2019 fire, Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral is reopening in 2024 after an astonishing rebuild—with the upcoming Olympic Games, it's another great reason to visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707583725367-393XONR2I6VN6E3Y1K73/Screenshot+2024-02-10+at+17.48.37.png forbes - 6 Of The Best Day Trips From Paris From the Normandy beaches and the Loire valley to Champagne and Versailles, there are many trips from Paris, possible in just one day. Here are six of the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707751338281-WX9CY5BWOILAB5710YW3/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.22.11.png forbes - The On-Time And Busiest Flight Routes And Airports During 2023 Air passengers need to know the busiest airports and routes and which airlines have a reputation for being on-time—two new 2023 datasets from OAG and Cirium can help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707751615313-AGF2V3HQ3DZFBQU2YX8Z/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.26.49.png forbes - U.K. 100ml Liquids In Hand Luggage On Planes Ending—But Delayed All U.K. airports had planned to remove the 100ml limit of all liquids in hand luggage on planes by June 2024—this now looks likely to not be in place until summer 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707751796089-GNA2R7UKPTBJ4W1EUDGY/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.29.49.png forbes - Artificial Snow Not A Long-Term Answer For Ski Resorts In The Alps Ski resorts in the Alps had heavy snowfalls but more action is needed to prevent the impacts of climate change, particularly due to the heavy cost of artificial snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707751886269-0D2QE3JO2TOU7SFTA2SL/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.31.20.png forbes - When Is The Best Time Of Year To Visit Machu Picchu? If you're wondering when's the best time to visit Machu Picchu, what to pack and how to get there—it depends on whether you plan to hike. Here's what to know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707751977838-3UWAMFEKPVONMC0N5V2Z/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.32.50.png forbes - Rediscovering Paris’ Underground River, La Bièvre Many cities have underground rivers, long forgotten. Now work is being undertaken to uncover La Bièvre in Paris to ease the impacts of climate change and green the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752072292-AY1U4MZ7CLR0Z8XYSVHF/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.34.24.png forbes - Travel Industry Rankings: Are Happy, Sustainable Cities The Most Expensive? Three new surveys detail the most expensive, sustainable cities that offer a higher quality of life—where do your favorites rank and is a hefty price tag worth a visit? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752204926-EZMO206BFTIME1O3RPCP/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.35.45.png forbes - Europe Train Travel Boosted By New London To Paris Hopefuls Anyone looking for the best train trips in Europe now has the new Paris-Berlin night train and several new hopefuls looking to compete on the London to Paris route. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752617854-AA48BKVAGZOIIZ20MHGI/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.43.30.png forbes - Flight Times Increase As Airlines Reroute Around War Zones The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine is forcing airlines to reroute its planes—making flight times longer and adding to total operating costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752732713-S5J0ZV7RTNVLLXF45KIU/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.45.25.png forbes - Going To The Paris Olympic Games? What Travelers Need To Know If you're planning on going to Paris during the Olympics next summer, here's what to know about the 300% hotel price hikes, EU borders, tickets and bed bug predictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752815532-RZ5AA6Z2KK7FZU4SM1I8/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.46.50.png forbes - Dates Confirmed For Europe’s New Travel Rules—Here’s What To Know The rules for most people arriving in Europe, who don't need a visa but have a non-EU passport, are changing—here are the new dates and information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707752908336-GTM5RCHPS0Y48436ZHKU/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+16.48.22.png forbes - Some Of The Most Livable Cities Are Also Cool Places To Visit Looking for inspiration on where to head next? You could do worse than heading to some of these currently much-loved parts of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707753811391-EH6U2BJNPRJY9I1MF21Z/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+17.03.26.png forbes - Know How To Board An Airline? United Thinks Not United is trialling a new way to board its planes to shave two minutes off its fastest time—however, it still might not be the quickest way possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707753919602-SFG5ERB42JJ8ZTB8EDD7/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+17.05.13.png forbes - Paris’ Exploding Bed Bug Issue—What’s The Solution For Travelers? It's every tourist's nightmare—arriving on that trip to the French capital, to discover you are not the only creatures in your hotel room. Here's what to know right now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707753995974-XF0GZNSH6MKD317WEPVC/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+17.06.30.png forbes - Loved ‘Emily In Paris’? Now Take The Netflix Holiday Emily in Paris' Netflix hit is now a travel experience—fans of the show can take endorsed trips around Paris, just like their favorite characters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707754081364-89BA52WSZSF6GA1KNLIU/Screenshot+2024-02-12+at+17.07.55.png forbes - Thinking About The Roman Empire? Meet France’s New UNESCO Temple, Maison Carrée In Nîmes If you are one of the many people who thinks about the Roman Empire all the time, then la Maison Carrée in Nîmes in France is for you—it just became UNESCO-listed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707854762622-JKJD48OOIZRPXWN7L2MR/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.05.56.png forbes - The End Of Cheap Europe Flights? France Proposes EU-Wide Minimum Price The French government is proposing an EU-wide scheme for a minimum price on airfares to reduce carbon emissions—it's one of many schemes being considered in the EU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707854866148-V2I9HVO06WZEW6FJIIEV/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.07.38.png forbes - New Tourist Fees, Reservations Across Europe To Fight Overtourism Europe's fight against overtourism continues, with entry fees and reservation systems—across France, Greece and Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707854981455-DZ3BU2LXJOF35K2SEFOX/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.09.17.png forbes - Watching The Rugby World Cup? French Strikes Suggest Travel Upset Fans traveling to France this month for the Rugby World Cup may be affected by strike action—here's what to know and how to watch the Rugby World Cup if you're at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707855096137-XG3UDME1I5PL9Q3EWBFB/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.11.26.png forbes - Corsica, The Mediterranean Hotspot Without Many August Visitors If you're looking for a last-minute travel opportunity, Corsica, the Mediterranean island nestled between France and Italy, is suffering from a lack of tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707855178195-UXFW6VWP2NZTTGU0PD6S/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.12.52.png forbes - U.K. 100ml Liquids Rule In Hand Luggage On Planes Ending—Expected Timeline At two U.K. airports it's no longer necessary that all liquids in hand luggage must be under 100ml. Here's what to know about when other U.K. airports will do the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707855279166-9C38OKHP427582M29IMX/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.14.33.png forbes - Climate Crisis Offers Travel Growth To Avoid Covid-Style Lockdowns Travel operators believe the climate crisis means growth, opening up new destinations and longer travel seasons—but will it avoid Covid-style lockdowns upon arrival? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707855375673-6MLVBBW8JB1KT2JL0SOE/Screenshot+2024-02-13+at+21.16.07.png forbes - Paris Booksellers Refuse To Move From Seine For 2024 Olympics Second-hand booksellers along Paris' river Seine are refusing to move for the Olympic Games next summer, setting up a cultural and philosophical showdown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934438107-HE27RB0WZZSOJ3NKQCQJ/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.13.50.png forbes - France To Raise Airline Taxes To Invest $110 Million In Railways France is to invest $110 million in its rail sector by increasing tax on airline tickets—fitting with its recent ban on short-haul flights under 2.5 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934551358-AAEUABPHSUA2SFMFZPR5/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.15.43.png forbes - Tomato Girl Summer—TikTok Is Fuelling Mediterranean Travel Obsessions The TikTok trend Tomato Girl Summer is fuelling Mediterranean travel obsessions. It's not new but it looks to a simpler way of life, like pretty much every holiday ideal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934706409-82J2RKF0ABD476X3KMB2/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.18.19.png forbes - Climate Crisis Shifts Holiday Ideals To The U.K. And North Europe As holidaymakers were evacuated from wildfires raging on Greek islands, travel analysts are betting on countries like the U.K. for future summer travel—but can they cope? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934850905-BCHDJVJ22E5WCHAPF1MD/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.20.43.png forbes - Europe Travel—Current “Pizza Oven” Heatwave Stokes Travel Fears European heatwaves are more than a travel inconvenience—the news that some Brits booked to travel in search of this heat, shows how far the dangers are misunderstood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707934987930-XEZR9M0NA1X37NH7YEUD/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.23.00.png forbes - Europe Travel Hits Peak Heat—Tips To Survive Charon’s Heatwave Extreme heat isn't as easy to manage on holiday as it is in our own homes—here are some tricks to battle the Charon heatwave hitting Europe this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935141749-E6WO6UBDWAU186CGK8YV/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.25.34.png forbes - What Visitors To Europe Need To Know About New Travel Rules Here's what to know about the new border controls that are due to be introduced soon for non-Europeans entering a Schengen-area country—the EES and ETIAS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935291564-B1BAZU56J63SX5KVMQQ0/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.28.04.png forbes - Europe’s Best And Worst Airports For Summer Travel, As Per June Report With pent up demand and many flights in the skies, some European airports fared better than others in June—an indicator of which are managing the busy period better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935448089-B5HYXLPL9RU1KUXW6FZU/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.30.41.png forbes - Swimming In Paris’ Seine—3 New Sites Get Go-Ahead Paris' river Seine is now very dirty but plans aligned with the 2024 Olympic Games will allow swimming alongside some of the world's most beautiful buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935535765-8KKLTZQEAJMJ9QXN1R1L/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.32.07.png forbes - Bastille Day Heatwaves And Firework Bans—What To Expect If Traveling With a heatwave expected and the recent social unrest, here's what to know if you're traveling over the upcoming Fête Nationale across France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935635039-UJVA59IDHWHGZN9HBXV1/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.33.47.png forbes - Europe Travel Chaos Expected As Air Traffic Controllers Vote To Strike Air travel chaos is expected for the masses traveling across Europe this summer as air traffic controllers vote to strike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707935785732-5ACSFX40PPA9RJGJ84Q7/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.36.19.png forbes - The Safest Countries In The World, As Per 2023 Global Peace Index The IEP 2023 study shows global peacefulness deteriorated in 2022—as tourist income helps encourage stability, think wisely about where to spend precious tourist dollars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707936579877-U0CNSU9A232AGZMUQUJK/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.49.33.png forbes - The Most Liveable Cities To Visit, As Per 2023 EIU Study Cities change rapidly so it's good to know which ones are the best to visit—the annual EIU study ranked 173 cities globally on culture and how easy it is to get around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707936649233-LRRQFTFGRSGBWP4BTCO6/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.50.43.png forbes - France Starts Campaign To Combat Over Tourism At Sites Like Mont Saint Michel France is battling over-tourism by posting pictures of queuing tourists and overcrowded sites on social media—it's hoped that visitors will head elsewhere instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707936730730-0UQI6YVLMK1D7GNCJPAK/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.52.03.png forbes - U.K./France Travel—Avoid Being Caught Out This Summer With strikes, water shortages, fire risks and increased paperwork stemming from Brexit, EU travel can be confusing. Here's what you need to know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707936837033-DB94CXXW8EADPCXKF1PL/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.53.48.png forbes - As Europe Hits Peak Flights, Travelers Can Help—By Being On Time This summer, Europe's skies will hit peak travel figures, exacerbated by the Ukraine war, strikes and bad weather, but avoiding delays is simple—just arrive on time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937065939-NPK8E9WRN7D8COW75T1U/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+19.57.40.png forbes - France Legally Bans Short-Haul Flights—Environmentalists Want More The French ban on short haul flights is being called a world first by the government. Environmentalists think it's a good start but should go further. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937225563-F2OSX70QVOWH84BX07BE/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.00.19.png forbes - Europe Travel—Ideas To Beat The Heat This Summer To avoid the extreme heat that can add to travel stress, why not choose a different European destination and travel out of peak season? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937306538-9KSMPP8PS4NJ017E0F80/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.01.39.png forbes - 2-Hour London To Sydney Flights By 2033, Says New Report New research says a flight from Sydney to London will take 2 hours by 2033, involving sub-orbital 'earth to earth' space travel—it's a journey that now takes 22 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937492494-KPVMSSXBKNROC6WMUS5Y/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.04.46.png forbes - Turbulence Is Getting Worse, But Does AI Have A Travel Solution? As global warming causes erratic weather patterns, turbulence is getting worse, leading to greater delays—increasingly, AI is helping to predict poor weather and smooth out flights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937858912-JNWC0T60NWTEH4RED4HJ/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.10.52.png forbes - $100 Per Hour For Bunk Beds In Long-Haul Economy, Starting 2024 Many of us have wished for a bed during a long-haul economy flight and now Air New Zealand is making it a reality. For a fixed four-hour period, passengers can book a bunk bed on the North American routes starting 2024 for a cost of between $400-€600 for the entire slot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707937933586-10EG3FMLSY1YE0OTNFBR/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.12.06.png forbes - Strikes Impact Tourism, But France Still Wins, Even If Travelers Lose It seems logical that mass social protests will impact tourist figures but in France, this is only the case at the individual level; travelers miss out with massive delays and cancellations—but the French economy will do just fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938014626-KCQF6FQN9IY8ZJCFWL6K/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.13.27.png forbes - Summer Travel: Limit Damage From French Air Traffic Strikes And Water Shortages There are two main ways to protect your upcoming holiday in France against the strikes taken by French air traffic controllers and rail workers over the summer and also against current water shortages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938087645-LV0U2JX84CGOQH1RFQP5/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.14.42.png forbes - How To Get A Free Stay On A European Stopover If you're planning to travel to Europe long-distance, it makes sense to take in an extra city or two. Here are three airlines that offer exciting stopover destinations en route to the final adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938185223-SV3P5MHNYKMSKRTYZPRG/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.16.18.png forbes - France Travel: Gainsbourg, Picasso And Bernhardt—Paris’ Current Must-See Exhibits The Louvre might be the world's most visited museum but these new must-see exhibitions in Paris on the iconic Pablo Picasso, Serge Gainsbourg and Sarah Bernhardt offer three new reasons to visit the capital of France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938273068-B7SJ19BDT7F0TM1CXX5L/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.17.46.png forbes - 22% Jump In Airfares Expected As Airlines Tackle Climate Change As the airline industry faces pressure to reduce its carbon emissions—sustainable aviation fuel could help with meeting 65% of targets. It's an expensive process, however, and one that might lead to a 22% jump in airfare for the consumer by 2050. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938364512-ST72K65ZKAJB8B1EO8HA/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.19.18.png forbes - U.S. Pilot, Air Traffic Controller Shortage Leading To Fewer Flights A large shortfall in pilots and air traffic controllers is having a huge impact on airlines' ability to staff flights. It's a problem that will get worse and impact summer air travel, where pent-up demand is high and seats expensive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938447913-8PAH1Z1BO4QSNH49Y8QP/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.20.42.png forbes - Europe Travel—New Border Checks Delayed Until 2024, Likely After Paris Olympics EU border controls are changing for U.S. and other visitors—but the new biometric Entry and Exit scheme (EES) and ETIAS (authorization to travel) scheme are both delayed until unspecified dates in 2024, possibly after the Paris Olympic Games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938539227-Y1017A62DO403974DCWH/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.22.12.png forbes - Europe Summer Travel—Airline Prices Booming By Up To 50% Airfares to and across Europe are spiralling by anything from 15% to 50% for summer travel, due to low supply and incredibly high demand—here's what's causing the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938608507-TH3JQI55SVEBOQEL78SW/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.23.21.png forbes - The Most Visited Art Galleries In 2022: Why Paris Is Beating London Despite scoring a huge success with virtual tours, the public still can't keep away from the Louvre physically. Paris had many of the most visited museums in the world in 2022 and has bounced back from the pandemic much better than London. Here's why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938693352-6WUO3C1MU0EUARY76LEU/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.24.48.png forbes - Visit London During King Charles’ Coronation: What To Know, Where To Go (To Avoid Or Join The Crowds) King Charles III will have his official coronation on 6 May 2023 in London. Here's everything you need to know to visit London, either to avoid or to join the crowds and to make the most of a long weekend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938796829-8B48762PBUKHLAQZFQLZ/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.26.29.png forbes - Day 12 Of French Strikes: Europe Braced For Severe Flight Delays Since the start of the year, the French strikes have led to thousands of flight cancellations across Europe—as France holds its 12th day of strikes on Thursday, the travel industry is holding its breath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938865388-AOFJ34KX39W035AW8JVX/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.27.38.png forbes - Amsterdam’s Tourist Campaign Asks Certain Visitors Not To Come The city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands has begun a tourist campaign with the specific intention of asking certain tourists not to visit. The discouragement campaign will begin in the U.K. and then expand to include other European residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707938956190-CTY8VHZZPSPSOVJIFL7A/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.29.09.png forbes - Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Says Private Jets ‘No Longer Welcome’ Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, one of the largest in Europe, has announced that it will become 'quieter, cleaner and better' with a plan to ban private jets and the noisiest types of planes, as well as banning take offs and landings after midnight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939030616-VJMU3OVXY8IKPLL2ICVU/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.30.24.png forbes - $74,000 To Travel Like James Bond? Eon Grants 60 People Official Rights Eon Productions is offering a one-time-only chance for 60 people to holiday like James Bond across Europe. You can hang out with the people responsible for oscar-winning special effects, take a speedboat up the Thames and see Oddjob's lethal bowler hat. Prices start at $15,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939111484-BYMZMXCUAYOZ4BYRX3OG/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.31.45.png forbes - France Travel: French Strike Clashes Raise Alert For Summer Tourism France needs to attract long-haul visitors to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels this summer. The question is whether these travelers will be put off by the negative publicity caused by the current strikes, as garbage piles high and travel comes to a standstill on strike days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939254516-P4YO9TTXHW1HFH36I30H/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.34.08.png forbes - ChatGPT-4 Is Planning Your Next Trip, But It May Take A While The future of travel booking will undoubtedly involve generative AI, such as ChatGPT, where if your plane runs late, the whole system could easily update car rental and hotel reservations—but there are drawbacks and we're not there yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939335846-CGM88JHVF2HF9VCTQOUP/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.35.30.png forbes - U.K. Travel—First London Airport To Drop 100ml Limit On Liquids It's one of the most stressful things about getting on a plane and this April, one airport will become the first in London to make travelers' lives a little easier—as London City scraps the 100ml rule on liquids in hand luggage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939442291-ANCCCSKGCAMASRR8RKH0/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.37.14.png forbes - European Ski Resorts Find Summer Season Increasingly Lucrative The future of European ski resorts is not as bleak as it might seem—the ones that have pivoted to expand widely into snow-free activities are increasingly lucrative. It's never been a better time for some summer Alpine fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707939528884-Q4VOLLNB4MT9FNSCF95X/Screenshot+2024-02-14+at+20.38.43.png forbes - Will You Pay A Monthly Subscription For Your Next Flight? Many travel companies are starting to chase a monthly subscription model. As another U.S. airline launches an unlimited flight pass, will we all be buying our flights in the the same way that we pay to stream our music and television? https://www.alexledsom.com/articles daily 0.75 2024-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510238093-V01X79MOF0AY3WIUBGSG/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.23.52.png articles - The Captivating Beauty Of Provence Captured On Film The warm climate, clifftop villages and undulating hills and mountains of Provence make for the perfect backdrop to many atmospheric films. Numerous places, from the Luberon to Marseille, have been used as crucial extras in some seminal movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509274338-YFD4B7BYRHQ6PAP7CMOK/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.07.48.png articles - Why France Has its Iconic Tree-Lined Roads France is well known for its iconic tree-lined roads. There are lots of theories as to why they have so many and whose idea they were in the first place, from Napoleon, to the Romans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707507227741-5DBEMEO5OY5C3JZHVZ65/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.33.41.png articles - Marseille: A Tale of Two Cities Tourists often pass in and out of Marseille to visit the coastline, the flagship museums and the nearby national park. They sometimes write off parts of the city as being full of poor people with rich crime connections. However, this city of two halves has more to offer if you scratch the (sometimes dirty) surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511696908-K36O5T1M858JILGA7HYV/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.48.06.png articles - An Essential Guide to Les Calanques, Provence's Natural Wonder The Calanques, outside of Marseille, are a must-see natural wonder. Here’s our guide on where to find them, what to do there, what to see nearby and when it’s best to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511307633-8181E12M17GGEJJ80PHW/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.41.38.png articles - Discover this Gem of a Fishing Village in Provence Cassis is a gem of a fishing village and beautiful port located in Provence and nestled among the cliffs on the Mediterranean coast between Marseille and St Tropez. Here are some of the reasons why Cassis should be added to tourists’ travel plans as well as what to see and do after arriving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509503586-GIW72KTE45ZM7PLTK94F/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.11.38.png articles - A Tour of the Route Napoléon Took in 1815 France Napoleon was banished to the Mediterranean island of Elba when he fell from power in 1814. A year later, he decided to regain power by marching with loyal soldiers from Golfe Juan to Grenoble. The Route Napoleon is a journey that ended in his defeat at Waterloo but takes in stunning gorges and alpine citadels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509354154-SSLKSNQ9OV1PC9K52NW8/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.09.07.png articles - Why You Have to Visit This Hilltop Village in the South of France It’s hailed as one of France’s most beautiful villages but there’s more to hilltop Gordes than cute charm and good looks. It has a unique rebellious spirit and an artsy background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511384307-E50WYE49FQ4JVIFFL55F/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.42.58.png articles - France's Crazy Wind is the Main Reason Behind Provence's Sunny Climate Provence is known for its wonderfully-sunny weather and clear skies; however, not many people know that one of the main reasons behind the sunny climate is a crazy phenomenon called “Le Mistral “. Here’s why it’s so special and what to see and do with the sunny weather it leaves behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502187695-3ZIXE0550ID35E7RWDLE/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.01.19.png articles - Why France's "Trente Glorieuses" Are So Important to the Nation Today Les Trente Glorieuses was a period of massive social, cultural and economic change in France. It led to benefits that are integral to the modern state, such as holiday allocation, retirement payments and social security. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707503753932-VKY33W9GNXEO01IE7T9L/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.35.49.png articles - How Charles de Gaulle Survived Over Thirty Assassination Attempts Charles De Gaulle is one of France’s most well-known politicians in recent French history, but maybe you don’t know that lots of people tried to kill him and he survived over 30 attempts on his life, allegedly involving the CIA. His survival owes a lot to trusty chauffeurs, lucky avoidance of napalm bombs and a major role for the Citröen car. Here’s how he survived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505695947-PT9HZDFXR2AG1XBTXR98/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.08.02.png articles - How a Balloon Flight Over the French Alps a Century Ago is Being Reproduced to Record Climate Change A monumental balloon flight in 1909 across the French Alps might just be the key to galvanising people into action in the fight against climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707508108365-M72SZIJAA5AHD256PLO2/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.48.23.png articles - How World War I Turned France into a Nation of Wine Lovers Everyone associates France with its love of wine and assumes that the country has had a long love affair with the grape. But it was only during World War I that France really began to cement its relationship with the drink, party because of army rations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707508468147-HVXQMARZLIG2BX91PTKH/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.54.23.png articles - How French Writer Emile Zola Developed The First Selfie Frenchman Emile Zola is famous around the world for his writing. What’s less well known is his love of photos, and how he may well have developed one of the first methods for taking selfies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510500868-3IW69QB8EQ55A8M8TLKO/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.28.14.png articles - How France Plays Hard While Being One of the World's Most Productive Countries Why is it that the French take more holidays than the European average, work less hours but are still one of the most productive countries in the world? Could it have something to do with how much they value the quality of life? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707507353951-28U99M1OK810CN2GN56T/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.35.47.png articles - Parisian Death Theatres: the Morbid Fascination with the Morgue Throughout the 19th century, it was common for people to go to the morgue in Paris to view dead bodies. This so-called ‘death tourism’ made the morgue one of Paris’ best tourist attractions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511007213-LB9MENK7WBHDX2IZS4CP/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.36.40.png articles - The Most Iconic Artists to be Associated with Provence While artists such as Gaughin, Matisse, Chagall, Raoul Dufy and Signac were camping out down the road on the French Riviera, many others resided in Provence, in towns like Aix en Provence and Arles. Here’s our list of the most iconic artists to be associated with Provence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509012008-TUPBQ9ITW3OQFI7CSZXQ/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.03.25.png articles - "Le Goûter" is France's Answer to British Afternoon Tea While the British have the delicious treat of afternoon tea, the French equivalent is Le Goûter. Here’s a handy guide to what it involves, when to eat it and what to bring with you if you’re invited to share one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707507493532-18I9G4I70V3ZCOHHKEXJ/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.38.07.png articles - A Brief History of the French Madeleine The madeleine is synonymous with France, as much as its wine and garlic or its baguettes and cheese. This small cake has been favoured by kings and peasants since the 17th century, and was cemented into French hearts and culture by the French philosopher Proust in the early 1920s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505340136-XBCD2O8JK3GBSHQRJJ9H/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.02.14.png articles - Rum Baba: the Polish-French Dessert That Everyone Takes Credit For The Rum Baba dessert is a multicultural delight and many countries will tell you it’s their own and they might all be right; everyone has contributed something to this European sweetie. Its origins lie in Eastern Europe but it was the French who put their stamp on it, thanks to a Polish King in exile whose daughter’s pastry chef married into the French royal family. The only thing they can agree on is that any version must contain rum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509830709-OT6RM2K04JHNOGU8O1FP/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.16.54.png articles - Dishes You Have to Try From the South of France The heady mix of the sun and sea make the local produce in the south of France irresistible. Aside from ratatouille, which the region is famous for, there are other less well-known delights, many of them based around fish or olives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707504879136-GJOQ4LNZRNXSWD8F3O4Z/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.54.32.png articles - A Step-By-Step Guide to the French Wine Harvest The French wine harvest has some very specific rules and customs that aren’t widely known. Here’s our guide to this complex process, which involves the weather, French law, local traditions and most importantly, the grapes themselves. What’s more, you can also get involved – even without a background in wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505224169-WOJJSBBU9P4LPKHS48BH/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.00.15.png articles - Vintage Bottles of French Wine Are Set to Reach €60,000 At Auction In the Jura Mountains in France, on the Swiss border, they make a white wine called vin jaune. Winegrowers have been making vin jaune for centuries and a family descended from the original maker, Pierre Vercel, are selling the last three bottles from their cellar. These bottles, beloved by Louis Pasteur, are expected to fetch as much as €60,000 per bottle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707507438184-BE8ATDK9VYWTS13CM30V/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.37.10.png articles - How Champagne Claimed its Iconic Status in French Culture Champagne has an iconic status in France, but it wasn’t always so. This drink, which has a luxurious reputation, has far more pragmatic roots involving monks, wool farmers, and Napoleon, as well as the Royal Family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510786409-9MILOBOI6VLX689QH5KZ/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.33.01.png articles - Follow the Absinthe Trail Through the French Alps Since the dawn of time people have made a drink from the leaves and flowers of the wormwood plant. It’s called absinthe and its hallucinogenic qualities sent French painter Van Gogh mad. Now you can take a trail through the French and Swiss Alps following all the places where absinthe was produced and then banned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512259247-7BLJTVWBSDO21NUE59S7/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.57.33.png articles - A Brutalist Architecture Tour of Marseille, France Brutalism is the name for a certain style of architecture pioneered by the French architect Le Corbusier. He created many buildings in this style, but perhaps the most famous is in Marseille. Here’s our guide to the wonderful structure that is affectionately called ‘The Nutter’s House’ and ‘Le Corbu’ by locals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510707117-YL9OCZUEH6MVT9BR1ESW/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.31.39.png articles - Discover the Hidden Brutalist Bunkers of the French Alps There are bunkers dotted across the French Alps, built between the two world wars to defend France against attack. A new book, Bunker Research, has investigated these bunkers, allowing a little peek into hard-to-reach architectural wonders and one of the great architectural follies of the 20th century. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707431975531-2JWH59FSJQE1KRCGQHBS/Screenshot+2024-02-08+at+23.39.25.png articles - Notre Dame du Haut: Corbusier's Fascinating Chapel in Ronchamp Head east of Paris, to the small commune of Ronchamp, and you’ll find a small church high on a hill that is a fascinating architectural masterpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707504661960-X7WURZAH6K2JBWB9EXHB/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.50.57.png articles - A Baroque Architecture Tour of France Baroque architecture dates from a specific period of French history and has a particular look. It was incredibly influential for other buildings in France and was widely copied around the world. Come take a tour of some of the most admired Baroque buildings in France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502985577-MLIXR3A7NEOXAN8YI3KZ/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.22.59.png articles - The Best Things to Do in Roussillon Whether you want to visit the village where writer Samuel Beckett hid during World War II, take a walk along a causeway carved out of ochre rock or simply wander the old streets of what is officially one of France’s most beautiful villages, Roussillon has plenty to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502439021-2M828RV2IUX8016PGFWG/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.13.53.png articles - The Best Things to Do in Vaison-la-Romaine Vaison-la-Romaine is an idyllic village to visit in the south of France. It has Roman ruins, an ancient castle perched high on its hill, a wonderful local market where time has seemingly stopped still and wonderful walking opportunities on the side of a bucolic river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502580484-9PZL2EKPRBX9DXTMOMOV/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.16.15.png articles - The Best Things to Do in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue From picturesque riverside spots perfect for devouring moules frites to one of France’s most popular antiques markets, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has plenty to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707503435441-QPX9R6P8SYQYXYBGXZNB/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.30.29.png articles - The Best Things to Do in Lourmarin Lourmarin in southern France is not as well known as some of its sister villages, like Bonnieux or Gordes, but it has just as much to offer on a day out. Lourmarin has one of the best regional markets in the area, several chic boutiques, a castle with delicious wine, pretty squares with old fountains, a good selection of accommodation and even a summer festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707507285091-NY5L4PP7JSZXR2AADAVD/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.34.39.png articles - An Introduction to Occitan, the Provençal Language Occitan is a very old language spoken by about 1.5 million people across Europe. One of its dialects, Provençal, is still very much alive and kicking in the south of France today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505426039-UXZLJ3MYTNPUC6WPWAFE/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.03.41.png articles - Why Living in Another Country Might be a Disaster for your Native Tongue Research shows that becoming bilingual might not be as spectacular for your native language as you think. Over time, it might be your native language that suffers. This loss might make it less likely that you’ll be able to speak or write in your native language sufficiently well to get that important job or promotion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707506122454-LSSW2N671U431FADPO6R/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.15.14.png articles - French Words That Mean The Opposite In English It’s clear that when you learn a language, it can be tricky to understand everything. It’s even worse if what you think you’re hearing means the exact opposite. This handy guide will take you through the French words that actually mean the opposite of what you think. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505877145-26WRFRNLAN3SM0JL57OS/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.11.10.png articles - Why 'Bonjour' Is the Most Important Word in the French Language French society is very formal and you need to respect the rules. Quite often, a good ‘bonjour’ at the right time can make or break a conversation – it’s actually one of the most important words you can learn (and use correctly) in French. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505486361-2O7L7VZYBF4XJQNU1OJ8/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.04.40.png articles - Where to Commemorate WWI in France Pilgrimages to areas of the world that were involved in WWI and WWII are becoming popular, as people contemplate the future by remembering the past, “lest we forget”. The statistics of the people who lost their lives in WWI are truly shocking, even 100 years after the end of the conflict. It’s well worth visiting one of these spots in France, to truly bring home the sacrifice that was made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505632777-XOFJWKH0FTNDA2SMQE0X/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.07.07.png articles - Where to Find France's Most Important WWI Memorials The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. There are lots of ways that you can commemorate the lives of those who died for their respective countries – and one of them is visiting the war memorials in France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505573651-561JDO99EJDPWWZZ32FP/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.06.09.png articles - The Most Beautiful Castles In The Languedoc, France The Languedoc is the coastal region in southern France that runs from Provence to the Pyrenees mountains. The mountainous landscape is littered with magical castles, many of them well-protected ruins where you can play at being king or queen to your heart’s content. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510922025-D4AIZ6HLSPVB0YUAT6R0/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.35.16.png articles - The Most Enchanting Castles in France Whether in search for medieval fortresses or Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, France is full of intriguing and intricate castles and there’s something for everyone. Here are 15 of the most enchanting including the homes of the Royal Court, the mistresses of kings, Mary Queen of Scots, and Leonardo da Vinci. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707503551068-GB3EQ4W58I32WQVRYG9T/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.32.25.png articles - The Best Nudist Beaches in the South of France The south of France has a longstanding association with nudist beaches, and they are well looked after by the French Federation of Naturism. Here’s our list on the best, offering enough choice for everyone. In recent years there has been a boom in naturism in France. Rather than having sexual overtones, enthusiasts see it as a way to experience freedom and empowerment in their lives. The south of France is an ideal place to practice naturism because it has hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches and, of course, a wonderfully sunny climate! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502685737-GGS1OG6G274YNJNJQLH9/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.18.01.png articles - How to Plan the Best Beach Holiday in the South of France The South of France is a popular holiday destination, whatever your style of beach – Pampelonne in Saint-Tropez, where Brigitte Bardot made her debut, is for the fashionable jet set, the beaches near Martigues are family-driven and relaxed, while Hyères offers rugged, camping adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502289646-LGDVN4JVOM9M2KD9GX3P/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.11.24.png articles - The Best Coastal Towns and Cities in France With spectacular surf spots, turquoise waters and sandy shores, France has a fantastic and varied coastline. Culture Trip has picked the best cities and towns in France located just a short distance from the nation’s beaches, bays and coves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707504785334-FHA5J9WIVYIPWJY34URB/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.52.58.png articles - Visit the Ile-de-Lérins, Where the Man in the Iron Mask was Imprisoned The Man in the Iron Mask isn’t just a Hollywood film. It’s a real story about a man who was kept imprisoned, moved from place to place and whose identity has never been fully revealed or discovered. One of his prisons was on the Iles de Lérins, just off the coast of Cannes, a spectacular place that you can visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707506180224-2WXFLGUQMDRFDPVAVMS6/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.16.14.png articles - A Brief History of Shakespeare and Company, Paris' Legendary Bookstore Shakespeare and Company is a bookstore unlike any other. It was home to the Lost Generation in the 1920s, the Beatnik generation in the 1950s, and should be on any literary lovers bucket list of Paris today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512180843-WKWHDVO17EBR5DCF8W7G/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.56.15.png articles - A Brief History of France's Fort de Brégançon The small Fort de Brégançon, in the Mediterranean Sea, has a picture-postcard setting and a unique story to tell. Here’s a brief history of this wonderful building and how to get the most from your visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707432195111-EIALIIP4WFEHX9AZB564/Screenshot+2024-02-08+at+23.43.05.png articles - A Brief History of the French Fashion Classic, the Breton Stripe The Breton stripe is one of the most iconic French fashion items and it is found in many wardrobes around the world as a classic staple. Its origins, though, are much more humble and far more practical. Its history charts an interesting course from Napoleon’s mighty battles through avant-garde cinema to the British royal family and French fashionistas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505280074-D5HK0F6IDW1RKJC0AD3W/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.01.14.png articles - A Brief History of Cannes Old Town, Le Suquet Le Suquet is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cannes and dates back to Roman times. Starting on Cannes’ iconic boulevard, La Croisette, head west, pass the old port on your left and go up the windy, cobbled street of restaurants to reach this old quarter. At the top, you’ll find two of the best buildings to appreciate Cannes’ history: an old beautiful church and a castle. Here’s a brief history of Le Suquet – a must-see for any visitor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512518301-870AU7IKYHS6PXW3GK23/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+22.01.52.png articles - A Brief History of the Croque Monsieur, France's Cheese Toastie You can find a Croque Monsieur on most French bistro or cafe menus; it’s the French version of toasted cheese. Usually served with chips or salad, it forms a staple of the French fast food cuisine and it is delicious. Here’s our brief run-down on everything you need to know about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505948653-LWCZ6RJLXNAEXCGH2G3V/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.12.13.png articles - A Brief History Of The Cancan, France's Famously Raunchy Dance The cancan is known for its raunchy leg-kicking that caused offence when it first appeared. However, the salacious dance that offended Victorian values heralded the arrival of a new era in French society. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511781987-JODHZ799KS14NHEVISWP/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.49.36.png articles - A Brief History of Château d’If, France's Island Prison Château d’If is an old island prison off the coast of Marseille. It was made legendary by Alexandre Dumas in his classic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo. It’s where his hero was wrongly imprisoned for years. Here’s our guide to the history behind this amazing monument, how to get there and what to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511952283-ZIMC6HNU543GYVXT5ZND/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.52.27.png articles - A Brief History of Plage de Tahiti, the Most Iconic Nudist Beach The Plage de Tahiti, on the famous Pampelonne beach, is one of the most well-known beaches in St Tropez. Here’s our run-down on everything you need to know before you visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512114547-5DRA72OY1E0B3TTIQ33K/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.55.09.png articles - A Brief History of the Cap Camarat Lighthouse in St Tropez The lighthouse on the coastline of Cap Camarat in St Tropez is a much-loved local monument. Here’s a history of this amazing building, which has one of the most truly spectacular views over the Mediterranean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512050798-1D8E8IELK56IU7F631QG/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.54.05.png articles - A Brief History of the Citadel of St Tropez The citadel in St Tropez has kept guard over the town since it was built in the 17th century. Read all about this fantastic building where you can find the most amazing views over the city, and a wonderful museum about local maritime life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505749618-UBO4YPB5Q998FP8ZF81D/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.09.04.png articles - Le Cimetière des Chiens: What to Know about Paris's Unique Pet Cemetery Since 1899, the Pet Cemetery in Paris has been commemorating beloved animals. It’s called ‘Le Cimetière des Chiens et Autres Animaux Domestique’ (cemetery for dogs and other pets) and has become the final resting place of many familiar pets as well as a horse, a hen and a lion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512431613-NK2M56756DQBHHKRQJWK/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+22.00.26.png articles - These are Southern France's Most Striking Rivers for Wild Swimming There are some wonderful places to wild swim in the south of France, among the rocks and canyons, and in the most amazing waters. If you’re lucky, most people will head to the beaches in the summer and you’ll have stretches of river all to yourself. Here are our top picks of where to go and what to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707504598072-SK8AU3VITHE5YN31CDZE/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.49.48.png articles - How to Hike the Roquefavour Aqueduct in Provence Roquefavour near the southern French town of Aix-en-Provence is the world’s highest stone aqueduct. It’s completely undeveloped as a tourist attraction in the heart of the Provençal countryside. This breathtaking, contemplative route that passes Roman remains is a must-do for anyone visiting the region who wants to get off the beaten track, literally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505065355-PA54ZQS9VSGIP94TDQBV/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.57.39.png articles - How to Spend 48 Hours in Cannes Cannes offers a host of places to eat, drink and relax. Alongside rooftop bars and upmarket restaurants, you’ll find historic architecture, beautiful bays and idyllic countryside to explore. Here’s how to make the most of 48 hours in Cannes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511171294-95KGTCHEU3LRFGEZ1XBE/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.39.25.png articles - How to Spend 48 Hours in Provence Provence has everything you need for a two-day break; hilltop villages, vineyards, lavender fields, old abbeys, African culture, food markets and swimming holes. The only problem will be fitting it all in. Here’s our guide on how to spend 48 hours in Provence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707508563172-7VDW7NTUIZG2Z6FCMGOE/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.55.57.png articles - How to Get Better Customer Service in France France is often labelled as a country that doesn’t do customer service very well. but it has a very specific set of traditions and rules relating to how you should ask for things, and the service you’ll receive as a result. There are some cultural factors that help to explain why visitors sometimes feel as if they are not getting the best customer service, and there are a few things you can do to improve the situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505807805-OKPPBPWOTUQOHCUEY12Q/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.10.03.png articles - The Real Story Behind How France Got Its Name The country we now call France got its name all because of a successful uprising against the Romans and some seriously successful ruling by a King called Clovis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707432097652-CWGPVU4URJA9NYLC9ZOF/Screenshot+2024-02-08+at+23.41.23.png articles - Why the Alsace Region Changed Nationality Four Times in a Century Imagine if you changed nationality just because the land of the house you were living in switched countries? On one border in Europe, there are small villages where, overnight, people who had been one nationality were forced to technically become another, without ever leaving their homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510142369-OZM8P04R2L6A2GGLXDH3/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.22.16.png articles - Why Has This Murder Case Gripped France Since 1984? The murder of a four-year-old boy, Grégory Villemin, in a small town in France in 1984 captivated the French public’s attention. It’s a tale that involves family feuds, revenge, money and suicide and no one has yet been successfully charged with the crime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510331128-42S2Q91KVS9ZNJYYG5MA/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.25.25.png articles - Behind the Crime That Gave Marseille Its Drug Trafficking Reputation Marseille has a long history of criminal activity involving the mafia, but there is one crime in particular that gave this city its reputation as a drug-trafficking capital: the ‘French Connection’. It’s an amazing story that begins with stolen Nazi money and ends with corruption in 1970’s New York. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510640802-XLRJXK3CNEF48JJ2ILB1/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.30.35.png articles - On Top of the World in the French Pyrenees' Cirque de Gavarnie The Cirque de Gavarnie is one of France’s natural wonders, on the border with Spain in the French Pyrenees. You can walk up to the many waterfalls at the top, where you’ll truly feel on top of the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510852444-FU470861Z65VDU3ANESC/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.34.07.png articles - Behind France's Colourful Hot Air Balloon World Record There’s a new world record in ballooning, set in Northern France, when 456 hot air balloons took off at the same time to beat an earlier record set at the same event. Every year, since 1989, at the Chambley-Bussières airbase in Hagéville in Northern France, a group of people from all over the world have been meeting twice a year at the Lorraine Mondial Air Ballons event, said to be the biggest ballooning event in Europe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512366835-XYPB4KMW5CEJHMOC5L01/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.59.21.png articles - An Essential Guide to France's Château La Coste Very few vineyards offer as much as Château La Coste in France; this place is a destination in its own right – there simply aren’t enough superlatives to describe the place. It’s where you’ll be able to live the lifestyle you dream of, if only for a few hours. It’s easy to spend an entire day here, and we’ll show you how. Here’s our guide on how to make the most of your visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510061270-X4HAV04LEUBIHANXCSUN/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.20.55.png articles - The Story Behind Palais Des Papes, the World's Largest Medieval Gothic Palace Palais des Papes (the Popes’ Palace) in Avignon is one of the most well-known and beloved monuments in France and a national tourist attraction. It has a history that includes rebellion, enlightenment, pilgrimage, and massacre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707512580246-PWIFCCU4QJ6HV9G0GF85/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+22.02.55.png articles - The French Riviera Through the Story of James Bond Ever since Ian Fleming created the most iconic of spies, James Bond, the hero has long had an association with the French Riviera. In the books, James would always come to Juan-les-Pins to recuperate, and films have been set or filmed along the coast. Here’s a guide to some key places along the French Riviera that James Bond has visited and how they have changed over the years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707505156580-B5SY40ZJE3RBCTLAES28/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.59.10.png articles - On the Trail of To Catch a Thief in and Around Cannes Legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock has a wealth of highly regarded movies to his name, and To Catch A Thief is still considered a classic. The film put Cannes firmly on the map, fuelled its reputation as the chic place to holiday and altered the direction of one of its leading stars – and the region – forever. The movie still showcases Cannes at its best – we’ve listed where to go to find the locations of some of its most famous scenes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707508401770-O57NR3LH12EW12IECV0T/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+20.53.14.png articles - How the French Marseillais Played a Key Part of U.S. Foreign Policy During WWII The movie Casablanca is seen as a masterpiece of cinema. The pivotal scene where people in a bar defiantly sing “La Marseillaise” in front of stunned Nazi drinkers was actually a key masterpiece of U.S. war propaganda to encourage support for American involvement in World War II. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511473584-BGPOEW88IQSY73X5MY33/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.44.28.png articles - The Iconic History of Promenade des Anglais in Nice The Promenade des Anglais in Nice is one of France’s best known and iconic seafronts. Here’s a brief history of this wonderful place and what to expect from a visit. The Promenade stretches for seven kilometres, from the airport in the west of the city, to the castle headland in the east. It takes its name from the English people who paid for it to be built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707510438802-7XI6V7OMX1FYU4LULDV8/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.27.13.png articles - Why You Should Get Lost in This Fishing Village in Marseille Get lost along the coast of Marseille to discover a hidden beach, the Baie des Singes, and the small hamlet of Les Goudes, where time has almost stopped still for this traditional fishing village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511112709-MWM1295T47QV16XNOW6J/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.38.26.png articles - Why You'll Be Mesmerised by This Little Village in Aix-En-Provence Ventabren is a small village just outside Aix-en-Provence in southern France. It’s a traditional place, full of all the things you want to find in a Provençal village and its surroundings. Here’s a rundown on why you’ll be so mesmerised. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707509594734-U088S2JVOYUZZNZTG5K2/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.13.08.png articles - Tracing the Rise and Fall of Hemingway & Fitzgerald's Friendship Around the Globe Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald were literary giants who became firm friends in Paris, hung out in the south of France and turned to frenemies on US soil. Their friendship spanned continents and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world. But, their bond was marked by highs and lows, successes and struggles. Culture Trip tells the story of how it all began and what followed after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707511841294-HRHTSPQXTM7KPNET9NEK/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+21.50.35.png articles - An Introduction to La Ponche, St Tropez's Historic Fishing Quarter La Ponche is the old fishing district of St Tropez. It still retains its small village charm, despite St Tropez’s rockstar image. Here’s our introduction to this beautiful neighbourhood. The area of St Tropez known as La Ponche was a thriving fishing village for most of the 18th century. Spanish, Italian and Greek fisherman joined the French, fishing for seasonal catch. They caught calamari, anchovies, sea bass, lobsters and tuna for the entire surrounding area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502378698-P5Z74XHWMG8K56657ZA0/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.12.51.png articles - The McBaguette and France’s Love-Hate Relationship with McDonald's France is associated with haute cuisine and fine dining and has a rather complicated relationship with McDonald’s restaurants. In the southern French city of Marseille, however, a small war has been waging not to shut an outlet of the chain, but to keep it open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59960da2914e6bed070283e1/1707502510739-FBD66G5HSUSA5A2SX9UG/Screenshot+2024-02-09+at+19.15.03.png articles - Puy du Fou Theme Park is Training Birds to Collect its Litter One of France’s biggest theme parks has six new employees, in the shape of rooks. 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