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THE CHAMPAGNE EXPERIENCE – THE REGION AND ITS PLEASURES

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Say the word “Champagne”, and the first thing that springs to mind is the iconic sparkling white wine named for the region in N.E. France where it’s produced.  It’s an area that’s close to Paris for a quick weekend visit, but it has so much more…
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DISCOVER THE FASCINATING MEDIEVAL CITY OF TROYES

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Troyes is one of the most alluring and interesting medieval towns in France.  It’s easy to spend at least a couple of days wandering around, in and out of many historic buildings, fascinating museums, and the numerous beautiful churches.  Its me…
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THE MUSÉE MARMOTTAN MONET – A LITTLE-KNOWN GEM IN PARIS

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A description that’s often used to describe the Musée Marmottan Monet is that it’s a “hidden” gem.  Rather, I’d say it’s perhaps more overlooked than hidden, given its location in the chic Passy neighbourhood in the 16th arr. on the edge of the…
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NANTES – THRIVING CITY AT THE MOUTH OF THE LOIRE

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The city of Nantes in western France is located just 50kms from the Atlantic Ocean.  Nowadays, it’s the capital of the Pays de la Loire Region, but will always be known as the capital of Brittany, when the Dukes of Brittany ruled from here until…
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