I have also contributed articles about France over at France Today and Volumes and Voyages, and I have an interactive map of Things to Do in Paris here. I was on Join Us In France Travel Podcast episode 432: “Visiting the Loire Valley without a Car”.
The following is a day-by-day comparison of what it costs to solo hike the Tour du Mont Blanc via camping vs. staying in hotels, hostels, or refuges. With this information and with your budget in mind, you can make your own choices about whether you’d like to stick to one style or mix and match – or perhaps just book an all-inclusive guided tour instead.
After sailing into the Mediterranean port cities of Toulon or Marseille in the South of France, most day trippers will be eyeing the ritzy French Riviera cities of Nice, Cannes, or Saint-Tropez. If you’re looking to leave the crowded beaches behind, or simply prefer the more pastoral regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, consider taking a unique day trip north to see a 10th century fortified town, its 13th century castle, and an immersive sound and light show in Les Baux-de-Provence.
Leave the crowded French coast behind by taking a day trip to explore the ancient fortified city of Carcassonne and its medieval castle.
It turns out that not all catacombs are created equal. The underground crypts in Paris and Rome are nothing alike, neither in construction nor intention.
When searching “scams to look out for in Paris” or “common tourist scams in Paris,” I’m surprised to find that the scam I personally experienced last summer is not featured on any other blogger’s list.
It’s a crime that the extraordinary lives of these adventurous historical figures haven’t been turned into movies yet.
We all aim to hike every mile of a trek like the Tour du Mont Blanc, but life happens. In bad weather or in case of injury, you may be considering skipping parts of the trail. Which stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc are the least scenic vs the most unmissable?
It’s a traveler’s worst fear: after laborious effort, you arrive at a famous viewpoint only to find it completely obscured by bad weather. I’ve asked travel bloggers to share their experiences. Are these famous places still worth visiting in poor conditions? How can you plan around a foggy forecast, or make the most of it?
There are thousands of ways to experience Paris, but my favorite is through a muse. These historic sites are for the Edith Piaf fans and chanson française obsessives like myself.
My month in Paris gave me plenty of time to explore outside the city on day trips. These destinations are all accessible via public transportation and are, in my opinion, the most unique options in an overwhelming sea of choices.