Travel Stories: Europe / France

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  1. Budget Skiing

    Article by Nicola Williams, January 2008

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    Skiing in Europe needn't drain you of your small fortune. With a bit of savvy, you can get on the slopes for a song. Read the full article ›

    Tags: France • Skiing & Snowboarding • Switzerland

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    Franglais

    Podcast by Chris Pitts, October 2007

    French cosies up to English in a global-village version of Franglais. Want to speak like les cool? Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: France

  3. Article Image: Does Anyone Here Speak English?

    Does Anyone Here Speak English?

    Article by Chris Pitts, October 2007

    Everyday English is peppered with French expressions, but now there's a bit of cultural role reversal going on. Here's how to get fluent in Franglais. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Culture • France

  4. Article Image: A Bicycle Built for Two

    A Bicycle Built for Two

    Podcast by Patrick Abboud, March 2007

    Three thousand kilometres and two very sore bums; Patrick Abboud meets Gab and Eva who are riding their bikes from Paris to Cairo. Listen to the podcast ›

    Tags: Cairo • Cycling • Europe • Great Journeys • Paris

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    First 24 Hours: Marseille

    Article by Donna Wheeler, November 2006

    Don’t waste a single crumb on your first day in Marseille. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Cities • Culture • Eating & Drinking • France • Marseille

  6. Article Image: Riviera Dreaming - Budget vs Blow Out

    Riviera Dreaming - Budget vs Blow Out

    Article by Paula Hardy, June 2006

    The French Riviera for the nouveau pauvre (with some petit splurges thrown in). Read the full article ›

    Tags: France

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    Champagne's dark side

    Article by Alex Landragin, August 2005

    Life for Champagne's vignerons (grape growers) can be a soap opera of riots and infanticide. Read the full article ›

    Tags: Eating & Drinking • France

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