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Bonjour, After a few days at home in Tours, I ar Bonjour, After a few days at home in Tours, I arrived in Paris today to lead my 10th tour of the season for @ricksteveseurope What a wild ride the last few months have been! How many fun encounters it’s led to (and a few more headed my way as I welcome a new group of North American travelers on Tuesday.) I haven’t given up on virtual touring and hope you’ve enjoyed the adventures I shared over the summer, including a brand new tour of a surprising Parisian neighborhood, la Butte aux Cailles, on Sunday (link in Bio.) Too busy traveling to watch now? That’s all right. Trips do end, sadly. Virtual tours remain. Et oui. With over 200 video tours, the France with Vero YouTube channel awaits whenever you miss la Belle France and want to get transported back in the blink of an eye… When I wasn’t leading Rick Steves groups around the country or filming new virtual tours this month, I was lucky to meet in person France with Vero patrons in my city, Tours (Patrons get special discounts on half-day city tours.) How special it’s been for me to introduce them to the rich history of Tours, secret corners of the Loire Valley, and share some of my favorite landmarks, squares, and eateries in town! I am humbled so many followers of mine have added Tours (an under-rated French city) to their itineraries in 2022. Who needs to “influence?”Better to inspire (travel) dreams, I say. 😉 — and what better guide than a French native in love with her city and homeland who’s also a passionate teacher? Merci à Lisa, Kurt, Jennifer, Bob, Debbie and Cindy for your enthusiasm and your support. May you continue enjoying your travels in this beautiful country of mine. Jeanne-la-Cane is part of the trip this time. Tour members will get to meet her when we board that big bus and head to the “Heart of France” later this week. She remains, after all, my favorite travel companion. Véro #francewithvero #france #thisisfrance #virtualtours #rickstevestours
Bonjour! After three days in Paris, it’s time Bonjour! After three days in Paris, it’s time to take the @ricksteveseurope “Paris and the Heart of France” tour on the road. Grateful I could spend quality time pre-tour with my dear friend (and fellow tour guide) Lily Heise (@jetaimemeneither) When I want to get introduced to great Parisian eateries, I always ask Lily to pick the place. I’d say @lebonlabutte was a terrific choice! Of course it doesn’t hurt Lily has lived in Montmartre for years and knows the neighborhood like the back of her hand! Bag is packed. Let’s get this show on the road! A bientôt Lily. A bientôt Paris! Véro #francewithvero #parisrestaurants #montmartre #paris75018 #tourguidelife
Lazy days of summer in Tours, Loire Valley. #fra Lazy days of summer in Tours, Loire Valley. #francewithvero #toursmaville #toursetmoi #tours37 #loirevalley #chezmoi #summertimefine
Bonjour. I bet “parrot heads” don’t immedi Bonjour. I bet “parrot heads” don’t immediately think of Tours, France, when they miss Margaritaville. And yet. By the way, we have palm trees and pink flamingos too. 😉 Véro #francewithvero #toursmaville #tours #tours37 #margaritaville #parrotheads #margaritatime #apero #heuresheureuses #happyhours
Bonjour. De retour chez moi. Fall touring seas Bonjour. De retour chez moi. Fall touring season is around the corner but for now at least, time to kick back and enjoy my corner of France. Véro #francewithvero #thisisfrance #magnifiquefrance #loirevalley #loirevalleytourism #tours #toursmaville #toursetmoi #tours37 #staycation #chezmoi
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Back in Paris for a visit. Some things never cha Back in Paris for a visit. Some things never change, especially in former villages off the beaten path… Véro #francewithvero #paris #parisianlife #parisweekend #metroparis #enterrasse
La Guinguette de Rochecorbon These fun restaurant La Guinguette de Rochecorbon These fun restaurants abound along the Loire in the summer. By the water. Check Tables with checkered tablecloths filled with locals. Check. A dance floor. Check. An orchestra where the accordion rules supreme. Check. Simple yet delicious food (friture de poissons!) and wine. Check. Laissez les bons temps rouler! #francewithvero #loirevalley #loireriver #rochecorbon #guinguette #accordion #summerfun
Bienvenue to the Château de l’Islette, Azay-le- Bienvenue to the Château de l’Islette, Azay-le-Rideau. A château and a home, L’Islette is a bit different from other estates in the Loire Valley. Don’t miss my new virtual tour on YouTube and more stories and photos in the August newsletter. All links in Bio. #francewithvero #loirevalley #frenchchateau #chateaulife #azaylerideau #chateaudelislette #virtualtour #tourguidelife

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