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Category: France

Solo Female Travel Dining: How I Made Peace With Eating Alone

I used to hate eating dinner alone when I traveled. Lunch was easy—I could chat with the waiter, exchange a smile and a greeting with

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Deborah Bine September 3, 2025

Retiring in France? Look Beyond the South

Why Americans Should Check Out More Than the South of France for Retirement Retiring in France doesn’t just mean Provence or the Riviera. France has

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French Footsteps August 29, 2025

Charles de Gaulle Airport Tips: 8 Smart Tips for Navigating CDG

Navigating Charles de Gaulle Airport can feel overwhelming—even for experienced travelers. These 8 Charles de Gaulle Airport tips (aka CDG Airport tips) will help you

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Deborah Bine August 23, 2025

A Photo Guide to the SNCF/TGV Trains at CDG Airport Paris (2025 Update)

If you’re like me, navigating Paris airports and train stations can be tricky, especially for non-French speakers. Since I often take a train from Avignon

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Deborah Bine August 23, 2025

3 Quirky Kitchen Gadgets I Can’t Live Without In My South of France Kitchen

When I moved to the South of France, my kitchen was smaller, my shopping trips were more frequent, and my cooking became erratic. With these

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Deborah Bine August 21, 2025

Cost of Living in France: Why Retiring Here Isn’t Just About Saving Money

When Americans dream about retiring in France, the math often comes first. Considering the cost of living in France, the price of buying a home

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French Footsteps August 16, 2025
Bonjour in France

Bonjour in France Still Means Something

Manners, greetings, and respect. The importance of “bonjour” in France. I grew up in the American South, where good manners were expected. You greeted everyone,

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Deborah Bine August 8, 2025

Lessons I’ve Learned From the French: The Magic of Vinegar

Living in France, I’ve noticed something remarkable about the way everyday life flows. It’s a kind of quiet simplicity. I’ve learned from the French a

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Deborah Bine August 2, 2025

3 Big Challenges of Moving to France After 55—And How to Handle Them

What no one told me before I left the U.S.—and what you’ll want to know, too If you’re over 55 and dreaming of moving to

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French Footsteps July 29, 2025

Tour de France 2025 in Uzès: What It’s Like Up Close

The world’s biggest cycling race, the Tour de France 2025, passed through Uzès this week—and I had a front-row seat to the action. Friends had

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Deborah Bine July 25, 2025

The Friendliest Towns in the South of France—and Why Americans Should Feel at Home

For Americans considering retirement or spending extended time abroad, one question matters as much as the cost of living or healthcare: Where will I feel

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French Footsteps July 19, 2025

La Marseillaise: The Powerful Story Behind France’s National Anthem

I always get goosebumps during national anthems. There’s something very stirring when voices of the proud rise together — not in perfect harmony, but in

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Deborah Bine July 14, 2025
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Best Oysters in the World? It’s Worth the Trip to the South of France to Find Out

The South of France may be famous for its lavender fields, vineyards, and sparkling Mediterranean coastline, but for oyster lovers, the Étang de Thau lagoon

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Deborah Bine July 11, 2025

What No One Tells You About Retiring in France—3 Challenges I Faced and Conquered

If you’re ready to retire and dream of a new life in France, you’re not alone. More Americans than ever are making the move, drawn

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French Footsteps July 5, 2025

Where Fauvism Was Born: Matisse and Derain in the South of France 1905

Collioure has long been one of my favorite spots in the South of France. With its vibrant Mediterranean light, colorful harbor, and streets, it’s easy

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Deborah Bine July 3, 2025
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