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A vacation in this part of France boasts a medieval castle, Canal du Midi, Bastide Saint-Louis and Lac de la Cavayère. Explore Carcassonne travel and attractions.

Over 1000 planes take off and land at Paris's Charles De Gaulle Airport daily. For the traveller with a stopover in France's sassy capital city here are the MUST sees...

Train travel in France is an easy and cheap way to get across Europe and make vacations simple with this mode of transportation.

France brings up thoughts of bread, cheese, and wine, but there is so much more to this historically rich country. Discover monuments, beaches, wineries, and have fun!

The breathtaking chateau of Versailles and its gardens are a must-see for anyone traveling to France.

Rail passes, ride share programs, and self serve rental bikes make traveling in France cheaper than ever. Here's how to take advantage of the euro saving possibilities.

Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.

Although France can be expensive, visitors can thoroughly enjoy Grenoble by saving money in both little and big ways.

Entering a busy train station in a foreign city is a nightmare for most travelers. Lyon's Perrache station is easy to navigate if one knows what to do in advance.

If this is your first time in France, these tips will help you have a good time for cheap and discover some spots off the beaten track.

Top quality food and France go hand in hand. The Luxury Travel list of five best restaurants and bistros in Paris narrows the field for tourists seeking great cuisine.

Restaurants in France are easier with knowledge of common French phrases. The use of proper manners and etiquette in a French cafe can overcome most language barriers.

Information on the French capital, including the 1889 World Fair, Mona Lisa, the Da Vinci Code, Place de l'Alma, Napoleon's tomb & Hotel des Invalides.

With the peak travel season in Europe just a few weeks away, health officials are scrambling to address the possibility of a swine flu pandemic on the continent.

Whether you like snacking on rich French fare, soaking away your worries in a steam bath, or relaxing with live jazz and a glass of wine, Paris has just what you need.

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg in the Alsace region near Strasbourg is one of the greatest medieval castles in France. It is a top destination for families and children.

France is a large country, but trains are often a better way to travel than planes due to all the restrictions, rules and regulations of air travel today.

Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg is one of the best medieval castles to visit in France. This German-French fortress is a top sight on the Alsace wine route near Strasbourg.

Evidence shows more people were traveling during the 16th century in France than in previous centuries and also that advances in the travel industry were being made.

Co-authors Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François have combined their talents to develop a quick and simple method to actually bake artisan bread in only five minutes a day.

In Michael Moore's latest film, Sicko, Moore suggests that there may be something wrong with U.S. health care and health care insurance industry, and legislative policy.

A highly talented artist before his diagnosis, Utermohlen's self-portraits throughout his Alzheimer's battle show the personal and creative effects of the disease.

Over 60 years of restaurant success demonstrates a rare longevity in a challenging industry. Key ingredients are excellence in food, service, location and ambiance.

St. Peter Julian Eymard is a 19th century priest who wrote many small devotionals on the Eucharist. Here is a look at his life.

Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.

Switzerland's highway tax can be avoided legally when driving to Geneva Airport from France. Passing through Swiss territory, immigration, and customs is optional too.

Locavore Alice Waters is famous for her restaurant, Chez Panisse, a gaggle of cookbooks, her promotion of the slow food movement and the "Edible Schoolyard" program.

Henry Blake Fuller's landmark novel, The Cliffdwellers, published in 1893, criticized Chicago urbanization.

Liverpool's poor form continued as they slumped to their fourth successive defeat with a 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon.

Marie Antoinette became queen when France was deteriorating into revolution. Blamed for all of France's misfortunes, she has been widely misunderstood since her death.

The town of Orange in the Provence region is home to two ancient monuments unequalled anywhere else in France.

American commerce had been forced to cease along the Mississippi River due to the Treaty of IIdefonso between Spain and France. Buying Louisiana provided the solution.

Leland Orser, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace also star in a heart pounding spy thriller about a man doing anything necessary to get his daughter back.

Over the last fifteen years Sebastian Faulks has established himself as one of the most accomplished and successful authors in the UK.

This collection of letters by Marie Antoinette and her mother gives the inside story of the French Court before the French Revolution.

A river cruise is a way to see many port cities in Europe in a short period of time. There are many options when choosing a cruise including location and time of year.

The Four Seasons Hotel George V has won awards for being the Top Hotel in Paris, in France, and in Europe. A stay here is the ultimate in pampering and luxury.

Mary, Queen of Scots was born a Stewart and married a Stuart. Both are names of great dynasties in Scotland and England.

In 1889 two women reporters set off to prove that Jules Verne's popular novel was not just imaginary fiction. One is still remembered today, the other forgotten.

Captain John Smith: Fights Turks, Imprisoned by Pirates, Enslaved by Turkish pasha, Settles Jamestown, Virginia in America.

A vacation in the south of France, Europe's most celebrate seaside, is really not just for rock stars and millionaires. Enjoy the Côte d'Azur on a budget.

Unable to defeat Britain in Europe, King Louis XIV sends his men to America to defeat Briton. The goal is to acquire more land for France.

George Washington sometimes wore a gold and silver bald eagle badge that contained about 160 diamonds of various sizes and cuts, 28 marquis-shaped emeralds and 10 rubies.

The palace of the medieval popes is located in the charming town of Avignon, Provence, a region of southeastern France on the Mediterranean.

For students of the French language, learning a few common idiomatic expressions, gestures and studying cultural norms of French conversation can make a big impact.

More than just the founder of the state of Pennsylvania, William Penn's life is rich with heritage, writing talent and his strong Quaker faith.

Elizabeth overcame tragedy and religious persecution, starting the parochial school system in America and founding her own order dedicated to helping the downtrodden.

Taize is a style of meditative singing and centering prayer practiced by a community of brothers in Taize, France, and by smaller prayer communities throughout the world.