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While Lourdes, France is a pretty enough town to visit on its own, there is really only one star here – the Sanctuary and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Millions of pilgrims and sightseers alike flock to the city, especially on February 11, the Feast of Our lady of Lourdes. However, there are processions, events and Masses every day, and the complex itself – which houses 22 places to worship, including 8 churches – is open from 5AM to
First let me say, before I get hate mail, that these places have been known to receive visitors. In fact, some of them are quite popular with French and/or European tourists. But us? Not so much. In my eternal quest to get people out of whatever forcefield is keeping them in Paris and its immediate environs for two whole weeks, I’ve noticed a clear second-tier of popular destinations – Provence, the Loire Valley, and the French Riviera just to name
I traveled with a Eurail Pass at the tender young age of 40 last year, so that’s the first thing you need to know – it’s not just for backpackers! But even though I’m a wizened traveler and a train addict, there was a definite learning curve. Here’s what I learned while traveling with a Eurail Pass through France. Enjoy!
Although the Eurail Pass allows for a lot of freedom, it doesn’t mean you should shy away from planning.With the kind
Other than Paris, it seems like the most popular destinations in France run along its borders – Normandy, Brittany, the South of France, and the Alps. But almost smack in the middle of France is the oft-overlooked Clermont-Ferrand, nestled there in the Massif Central. Let’s take a look at this surprising city, and then promptly add it to our France vacation wish list, shall we?
Clermont-Ferrand: An Absurdly Brief HistoryAs with much of France, Clermont-Ferrand has a long history – in
Hi, and welcome to the second installment of our France Blogging Roundtable series. Each month I and four awesome bloggers write about the same France-related topic, sharing our unique perspectives with you and each other. This month’s topic is art in France. Do you have suggestions for future topics? Let us know by leaving a note in the comments! And make sure to follow #FranceFriday on Twitter to see everyone’s posts each month.
Regular readers of WhyGo France know
If you’re thinking of taking a ferry from France to England or Ireland – or vice-versa – it’s a good idea to get there the night before, stay overnight and get a fresh start the next day. Also, it’s a great way to get in another city visit on your vacation!
To get you started on your trip planning, here are my top hotel picks for the French ferry port cities of Caen, Calais, Cherbourg, Dieppe, Dunkerque, Le Havre, Roscoff and
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