Fall follies
The "shoulder season" is increasingly becoming a favorable time to travel to France, and with good cause! During this time, the crowds...
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Traci Parent
Sep 263 min read
a window to france
I have always adored watching French films. When I was a French teacher, I used films to teach about history, culture, and of course...
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Traci Parent
Aug 133 min read
a nice tour de france
Nice is absolutely fantastic at throwing a celebration! Situated perfectly between the stunning sea and majestic Alps, this city is a...
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Traci Parent
Jun 35 min read
5 reasons to visit france in May
My beloved France shares my adoration for the the month of May, bestowing upon her an inordinate amount of holidays, and some of the most...
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Traci Parent
Mar 176 min read
my favorite place
I am often asked if I have a “favorite” place in France. It's extremely difficult to choose, like trying to pick just ONE flavor of...
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Traci Parent
Feb 283 min read
invisible thread
It’s fascinating to me how we can arrive in a foreign place and immediately feel a sense of belonging. There is a magnetic pull that...
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Traci Parent
Feb 42 min read
Nice au soleil levant
Sunrise in Nice is un véritable spectacle. Mon petit café in hand, I settle into my well-positioned chair on the balcony to watch the...
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Traci Parent
Jan 234 min read
Living the dream
It begins with your first trip to France - love at first sight. The seed is planted and you can't help wanting more. You return, stay...
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Traci Parent
Dec 2, 20235 min read
Cooking up some Christmas cheer
French-Style It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I am loving the cozy evenings spent snuggled inside by the fireplace. This...
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Traci Parent
Oct 25, 20233 min read
france in slow-mo
How to savor exploring the Hexagone Trips to France always seem to go at warp speed. I often say that time goes twice as fast in Europe!...
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Traci Parent
Sep 10, 20234 min read
a season of change
There is a sudden shift that happens Labor Day weekend. The kids go back to school, and suddenly the sky is a slightly different shade...
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Traci Parent
Jun 5, 202312 min read
petite compostelle
9 days - just a "neuf" Hiking 20 to 30 kilometers a day with a backpack for days on end is not for everyone. Don't forget, this was used...
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Traci Parent
Apr 19, 20234 min read
artisan spotlight
poecile: Poetry in a bottle Poécile: It is the name of a charming little bird found in French gardens - and the perfect name for...
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Traci Parent
Feb 8, 20235 min read
the ultimate unplug
OMG I am actually doing this! I was ready in 2020. Or I thought I was. It was 6 months after my dad passed - the perfect time to...
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Traci Parent
Jan 18, 20233 min read
a new recipe for learning french
Let's day dream a bit ... Imagine your cousin lives just off the coast in a charming village in Brittany. She invites you to come for a...
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Traci Parent
Jan 2, 20236 min read
resolutions: Travel edition
Happy New Year! New Years resolutions are usually about improvements we want to make during the year in order to become better humans. ...
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Traci Parent
Dec 12, 20225 min read
French holiday traditions
Want to add a little French touch to your Christmas? Here are 3 simple ways to "frenchify" your holidays. With so many lovely...
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Traci Parent
Nov 29, 20226 min read
5 biggest mistakes when traveling abroad
After some 30-40 trips abroad, I have learned a thing or two! These tips may just make your next trip the best one yet. 1. I want to...
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Traci Parent
Nov 16, 20223 min read
From Beaujolais to Beaune ...
November is Wine Month The harvest is over - it is time to celebrate! The region of Burgundy has some of the most prestigious wines in...
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Traci Parent
Nov 4, 20223 min read
père noël or grinch
Two holiday icons - two polar opposites. Which do you align with? Some of us have an inner Père Noël. Gifting is our love language, and...
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