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How to experience France beyond the cliché.

Start here with this constantly refreshed selection of featured articles and series; all from our archives of more than 3,000 articles, and all written for Francophiles.

This is where you can immerse yourself in Guides to France, covering an enormous range from champagne, shoes, art, and literature, music, and philosophy, plus a focus on Paris and other amazing locations and so much more…

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Chavignol: The Wonder of Fromage – unveiling one French cheese at a time

By |Apr 24, 2025|

Chavignol: The Loire Valley is undeniably goat cheese territory, with five AOP goat cheeses produced in the Centre region alone. But Chavignol stands out from many neighbors thanks to its subtle flavor laced with a hint of nuttiness. At a glance, it’s nothing if not approachable... but there’s far more to Chavignol than meets the eye.

Where to eat in Paris: Top 10 local favourites — high-end to good ‘go-to’ places — UPDATED April 2025

By |Apr 17, 2025|

Not every restaurant in France offers good food! Yes, sad but true! Many restaurants produce ‘industrial food‘, meaning that often, the restaurant only warms the food before serving it to you. Wow! As a tourist or a traveller, how do you ensure this doesn’t happen to you? Plus 10 locals favourites in Paris

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Vie Française

Why France? part un

By |Apr 11, 2025|

Moving to France: Our 10-year anniversary in Paris is around the corner. I'm often asked how we ended up here. In a series of stories, I am sharing our journey to the City of Light and the lure of salted butter.

How the French Language Varies by Region – Part 2/4

By |Apr 9, 2025|

Mathieu Avanzi has written an entertaining and deeply researched book, 'Comme On Dit Chez Nous', about the terms used in France for all sorts of things, from food to pencils to tires and more. It is witty and informative and comes with maps showing where different terms are used, including in the francophone regions of Belgium and Switzerland.

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