In my teens, I traveled to France with my mother, father and grandmother for a month of sightseeing with a rental car. Michael Schumacher and Formula 1 have nothing on my father and our Opel rental car. American fathers have an interesting if somewhat aggravating habit on trips. Yes, I am talking about the desire to see everything there is…
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The Best French Advice
The best way to learn French is different for each person. You’ll find that there is not one concrete definite way that works for everyone, as everyone is different and their learning methods will reflect this. Instead of looking for the definitive best way to learn French, check out the rest of this article to find some ways that may…
Monaco The Wealthy Conclave Of Europe
Perched over the Mediterranean Ocean, Monaco is a picturesque country. With very high prices, most travelers can only afford to spend one day in this conclave for the rich. Monaco The principality of Monaco is a bizarre little place. Situated to the east of the French Riviera, the country is very small and dominated by the city of Monte Carlo.…
Gardens In Post Norman England
The end of internal warfare in Norman England permitted the precincts of the castle to become less restricted without loss of security. At the close of the thirteenth and the beginning of the fourteenth century the connection between France and England was very intimate. The French language was spoken by the upper classes in both countries; and as to manners…
Tour Sites Along The French Riviera With A Holiday Rental In Provence France
Holiday rental in France doesn’t have to be all about the main cities of Paris or Versailles. You can find just as many enticing – and satisfying – cities along the French Riviera to enjoy with family or for a romantic south France getaway for UK travelers. The French Riviera is located in south France on the coast of the…
French Press Coffee Maker
For millions of people a cup of coffee in the morning is the spark plug to get them started and able to face the battles they may encounter during the day. There are several different types of coffee one can choose from in order to suit their specific tastes. In addition, there are numerous different ways to prepare your coffee…
The Cold Truth In Learning French
As far as studying French and using French learning materials is concerned, speaking French literally with French natives does not necessarily qualify or disqualify a person according to how and where they have learned the language. It’s like this, when you are a wide reader and have read hundreds of books in your entire lifetime including the fact you have…
Getting The Classic French Style In Your Home
Are you looking to get the classic French style in your home, well don’t worry you don’t have to speak French to get the style. It’s not hard to get the style, just take a look at the following directions. Used, worn, imperfect but beautifully architectural elements and accessories are what French country style is about. They don’t have to…
A Guide To The History Of French Foods
If you are just as interested in travel as you are in food, then the history of French foods is one in particular that you are going to want to become more familiar with. The history of French foods is one which actually begins as far back as 1400 A.D., when the first French cookbooks imitated Moorish cuisine and sugar,…
Jeans And Sneakers Fashion Don Ts In Paris
Are sneakers a barely acceptable ‘dress-down’ accessory in Paris, or a fashion statement which US tourists can use to their advantage? The Senior Editor of web magazine Paris Eiffel Tower News, Phil Chavanne, discusses the topic from all angles. Being the Senior Editor of Paris-Eiffel-Tower-News.com, visitors’ e-mails have a magical tendency to find their way to my desk. The good…