coolest places to see in France

dreamingofeurope
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Joined: 13 May 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:14 am

 

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Hi everyone, I have dreamt of going to France and other parts of Europe and now
that I decided to go in 2 years I am hoping you wonderful Canadians living there can help me out! I love nature and art as well as adventure so I am hoping to get some ideas of amazing places to see and eateries to munch at as well as places that are off the beaten track. If you can give me some tips etc that would be FAB-U-LOUS! Thanks
Heather

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waveringhobbit
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Joined: 27 Apr 2008
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Location: greenwich

Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:40 am

 

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Always explore the countryside. Do not stick to those tourist spots. Be creative and adventurous.

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Allyssa
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Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 140
Location: Canada

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:14 am

 

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I think that must be true of every country! Good advice for all of us wandering spirits!

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dreamingofeurope
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Joined: 13 May 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:54 am

 

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Hi,
Do you have any particular places you have gone to in the country side that
you strongly recommend? Have you discovered a place to eat that is out of this
world and not in guide books? I am looking for the coolest places that are
really something that people happened upon by accident or through inside information. Thanks for any advice or particular places you can guide me to!
Heather

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Jausman
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008
Posts: 31
Location: Ottawa

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:48 am

 

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You can't avoid all tourists. France has been a tourist destination since Caesar published his Gallic Wars, and not all tourists are dumb - many (like thee & me) are quite discriminating! However, if you just want to avoid trampling hordes, I have found serenity and awe at Mont Saint Michel (notwithstanding the guided tour) and Chartres Cathedral. For lovely countryside and quaint little villages, you can't do wrong by trying the upper Dordogne, Lot and Tarn valleys in the south.

As for good restaurants . there are simply too many to choose from. One trick I used when driving through the countryside was to stop at any auberge that had more than one car outside with Belgian licence plates (red) since the Belgians are typically known as connaisseurs of good food (and they tend to favour big portions too). Enjoy!

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dreamingofeurope
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Joined: 13 May 2008
Posts: 3

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:04 am

 

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Thank you so much for your insight into great places to check out, I will definitely be watching for the Belgiums ( something I really
never knew :), One of the things I am truly looking forward to is experiencing tantalizing gourmet.
Thank you from A very grateful Canadian
Heather :)

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