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  • Notre-Dame de Paris: A celebration of the Cathedral

  • Henri le Chat Noir: Existential Musings of an Angst-Filled Cat

  • Je t’Aime Me Neither by Lily Heise

  • My (Part-Time) Paris Life: How Running Away Brought me Home by Lisa Anselmo

  • Moments Parfaits in Paris by Sylvaine Lang

  • Les Fromages de France poster

  • Absinthe Blanqui, Nice, France vintage poster

  • Paris Arrondissements map

  • Paris, France contemporary art print map

  • The New Paris

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  • Paris in Stride: An Insider’s Walking Guide

  • Tasting Paris: 100 Recipes to Eat Like a Local

  • Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong

  • Don’t be a Tourist in Paris: The Messy Nessy Chic Guide

Civilized vibes along rue Condillac, Bordeaux.  Civilized vibes along rue Condillac, Bordeaux.  Join my latest video guided walk in Bordeaux’s Old Town. Link in Bio.  #bordeaux #bordeauxfrance #bordeauxcity #bordeauxlife #girondetourisme #nouvelleaquitaine  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #super_france #labellefrance #hellofrance #igersfrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel #traveltips #travelwithme #travelbloggers #traveljournal #lonelyplanet  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife    
Déjeuner place Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux.  De Déjeuner place Saint-Pierre, Bordeaux.  Dessert? Un express. 🙂  Fresh, tasty, locally-sourced food by a father-son duo. Friendly, attentive service. New business.  Stop by and give them a try. Les Vaillant, place St Pierre.  Merci @lesvaillant.bordeaux #enterrasse #bordeaux #bordeauxfrance #bordeauxcity #bordeauxlife #girondetourisme #nouvelleaquitaine #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #super_france #labellefrance #hellofrance #igersfrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel #traveltips #travelwithme #travelbloggers #traveljournal #lonelyplanet #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife #francewithvero
Slideshow. Bordeaux... city of dreams.  Beau Slideshow. Bordeaux... city of dreams.  Beauty at every turn, from the Garonne river banks to the old town, from its medieval squares and sprawling café terraces, to the monumental architecture in the “Golden Triangle.”  I was here last 18 months ago, and Bordeaux felt instantly familiar when I arrived yesterday. In spite of the current... ahem... “situation,” there were crowds strolling around the city on Sunday. That was heartwarming.  Still, river cruises have been grounded indefinitely, and local hotels and businesses are struggling. Happy to do my part to boost the local economy... with a face mask on.  Happy, too, to keep on traveling while fueling my readers’ travel dreams with original, quality content.  Want to see and experience more of la Belle France, in Paris and Beyond? Become a Club Member on Patreon. Membership has its privileges. 🙂 Link in Bio.  Merci!  Vero  #bordeaux #bordeauxfrance #bordeauxcity #bordeauxlife #girondetourisme #nouvelleaquitaine  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #igersfrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero    
Caffe Affogato, in Bordeaux (It rhymes!) #bordea Caffe Affogato, in Bordeaux (It rhymes!) #bordeaux #bordeauxfrance #bordeauxcity #bordeauxlife #girondetourisme #nouvelleaquitaine #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife #francewithvero
On the road again.  After three busy and ver On the road again.  After three busy and very pleasant days, I left my air-conditioned hotel room and Paris behind for several weeks (Merci, Hôtel Apollinaire, for doing your best to keep your guests safe during their stay.)  A tasty continental breakfast #enterrasse , and I was on my way to la Gare Montparnasse, a short walk away. Au revoir, lovely 14th arrondissement!  It’s always a pleasure to ride the “TGV Atlantique.” It seems to service some of the best destinations in (Western) France. This was a busy weekend for French vacationers, but big crowds left on Friday and Saturday. Things were manageable this morning at the train station.  Everyone is wearing a face mask, inside the station and on the TGV. It’s the law. Very happy I booked the trip early: Not only did I get an excellent fare for a 1st Class seat with my Weekend Pass, I also scored a coveted “Solo” seat.  It’s a wonder anyone would want to fly again in coach class after experiencing the comfort of a @tgvinoui First Class car: large, reclining seat, plenty of leg room, large tray table, and the best view one could hope for as la Belle France zooms by your window.  The TGV left right on time, and is taking me swiftly to Bordeaux, the first stop of my travel adventures, in just two hours. Average speed: 280 km/hour (175 MPH.)  As always, you are invited to join my adventures as I explore Western France this month. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Interested in exclusive content, Live events and behind-the-scenes looks at my travels? Consider becoming a Club Member on Patreon. All relevant links in Bio.  À bientôt!  #traintravel #tgv #summertravels #workingvacation  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero   
Quick lunch in Paris’s “Brittany Central” ne Quick lunch in Paris’s “Brittany Central” near Montparnasse.  These are not the best crêpes I have sampled (I got spoiled during my two weeks in southern Brittany earlier this month.)  Still, the “formule” at 9.50 Euros gets you “une galette” (savory crêpe made with buckwheat flour,) a dessert crêpe (salted butter caramel for me,) a small pitcher of hard Breton cider enjoyed in a traditional “bol,” AND an espresso.  En terrasse, of course.  Just what I needed before returning to my hotel room to work on next week’s online French courses and start packing.  As of Sunday morning, I will be on the road again.  #paris75014 #crepe #crêpes #enterrasse  #paris #parisfrance #thisisparis #parisienne #parismaville #iloveparis #parislover #parisinsolite #visitparisregion  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero       
(Slideshow) Is there a more seductive Parisian nei (Slideshow) Is there a more seductive Parisian neighborhood than Montmartre? Right Bank, Left Bank: Parisians love to argue and declare their love to favorite corners of the French capital, usually located downtown.  Mine was always “la Butte,” the village of Montmartre, its back streets, more peaceful corners, its people, its spirit, its legends. These days, hordes of tourists missing, it’s become pleasant to walk the streets mid-day again.  Even lunch at the touristy Place du Tertre seems like a good idea, especially in the company of a good friend (Merci @perfectlyparisgail) with a generous “planche” (charcuterie and cheese) and a glass of chilled rosé. The waiter is cheeky and entertaining, Paris-style, and has time for banter, for once!  The streets, the buildings, speak for themselves, beautiful and tranquil in the summer heat. And when you finally spot that sign on a wall (“Look around you, and see how beautiful the city really is!”) you can only agree.  À bientôt, Montmartre!  #paris75018 #montmartre  #paris #parisfrance #thisisparis #parisienne #parismaville #iloveparis #parislover #parisinsolite #visitparisregion  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero 
Parisian street scenes captured in the 14th arrond Parisian street scenes captured in the 14th arrondissement today. Slideshow.  Behold the ever-expanding “terrasses,” closed-off streets, teddy-bears-turned-social-distancing-tools. Behold the life-saving @amorinogelato!  Today, France with Vero Club Members were treated to an extra treat when I took them to what could be the least visited (and most unexpected) green space in Paris.  A word to (wise) francophiles out there: As I travel around France this summer, you will see and experience more if, like over 220 Club Members, you join me on Patreon for as little as the cost of a glass of wine each month. 😉 Link is in the Bio.  #paris75014 #pariscafe #enterrasse  #paris #parisfrance #thisisparis #parisienne #parismaville #iloveparis #parislover #parisinsolite #visitparisregion  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero       
Déjeuner en terrasse. Pourquoi pas?  #paris Déjeuner en terrasse. Pourquoi pas?  #paris75003 #hautmarais @lesancerre3  #paris #parisfrance #thisisparis #parisienne #parismaville #iloveparis #parislover #parisinsolite #visitparisregion  #thisisfrance #jaimelafrance #france🇫🇷 #travelfrance #visitfrance #labellefrance #wonderfuldestinations #doyoutravel  #tourguide #tourguidelife #livestream #livestreaming #travelbloggerlife  #francewithvero 

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