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I mean Nice Nice Shopping - oh, you get it ... I love to shop. There is something invigorating about discovering a beautiful boutique,...
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Traci Parent
Oct 4, 20225 min read
my love story
My Journey from MN Nice to Nicoise My love affair with La Belle France has spanned many decades, and like most grands amours, it...
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Traci Parent
Sep 21, 20227 min read
best travel tips
Don't Lose your Head along with your Luggage! Once upon a time ... before the world had heard the word "Covid", international travel was...
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Traci Parent
Sep 6, 20227 min read
Fall festivals-
including Frites! Fall is a time of celebrations! It is a great opportunity to experience that famous joie de vivre, as the spirit is...
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Traci Parent
Aug 17, 20225 min read
5 reasons to fall in love with fall trips
Passports have been dusted off and people are traveling abroad! While we agree with Audrey that "Paris is always a good idea", here are...
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Traci Parent
Jul 7, 20225 min read
the friendliest wine
Whether you are a seasoned wine connaisseur or more of a "I buy whatever is on sale" person, you undoubtably know of the prestigious...
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Traci Parent
May 2, 20223 min read
"Mai, oui" inspire you?
Mais oui! Say yes to an inspiring May! May is an easy month to love, as it usually ushers in spring! Let this calendar of events...
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Traci Parent
Apr 23, 20224 min read
what's new?
New Look, New Feel, New Products, and New Opportunities! Spring is a time for new beginnings, and French Detours is blossoming with a new...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Amour, amitié et un peu de taquinerie
Love, friendship and a bit of teasing... Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air. France simply oozes romance:...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20224 min read
resolutions, or reckless abandon?
what is your plan for the new year? While I love to turn the page and start a new year, I think we are all a bit leery about throwing...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20226 min read
top 10
Obsessions du Moment Summer is in full swing, and there is so much going on in France as well as for us francophiles in the US. Here are...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20224 min read
Your key to finding French Bliss
A Heartfelt Memoir of Life in a French Village Within five minutes of meeting Joni Sutton, I knew I wanted to be her friend. She is...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20226 min read
Friday Feature:
Marie Aries Groisiller Marie Aries Groisiller generously shares her expertise on her favorite part of Normandy: the North Cotentin...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20223 min read
quarantine creations
How has your creativity taken flight? Many of us have had more time on our hands during this past year. For creative types, this can...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Does your job bring you joy?
Choosing a more authentic life It could be the plot for a feel-good movie, but his story is true. What makes it even sweeter is that the...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20225 min read
top 10 outdoor adventures - provence
It may seem odd to write about outdoor activities while many places are covered in a blanket of snow - even Moulin Castelas olive groves...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Bonne annee 2021
Wishing you great adventures in 2021 Every year I like to take stock of the past year - observe the highs and lows - and see what I have...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20222 min read
last minute gifts
For the "frenchie" on your list Fear not, Twin Cities! There is STILL time to get a special gift for the lover of "All-Things-French" on...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Best bordeaux bites
Free samples: Don't we miss them?! It was a divine right we had come to treasure - grazing while strolling through a gourmet food shop. ...
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Traci Parent
Apr 10, 20223 min read
Covid christmas
DOESN'T HAVE TO COME FROM AMAZON HOW OUR ARTISANS ADAPT IN 2020 Artisans are resilient by nature. They are passionate about what they...
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