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The go-to resource for Francophiles and those who love France. Discover French culture, history, traditions, lifestyle and more. Podcaster and Travel Journalist.
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There is so much more to Bordeaux than just the wine, although the wine is fabulous. flip.it/MuBV2O #bordeaux #wine #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelwriter #travelwriters #travelcreator

Does it get any more beautiful than this chateau, the Ladies Chateau in France? #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #loirevalley #chateau #history #travelblog #travelbloggers #travelwriter flip.it/0uIp7H

Go behind the legends and stories and discover the truth about Genghis Khan and how he ruled in the 12th century. flip.it/w_Z_Jf #history #medievalperiod #middleages #genghiskhan #mongolia #worldhistory #flipboardusergroup #blogger #writer #traveljournalist #historywriter #historian

So much is written about Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon, but neither of those women gave Henry VIII the son he longed for; Bessie Blount did. flip.it/l10rq9 #flipboardusergroup #history #england #france #henryVIII #middleages #medieval #britishhistory #britain #blogger #historian

Thomas Cromwell causes controversy even now. Was he a villain or a visionary? flip.it/AJMhds #britishhistory #history #britain #henryVIII #thomascromwell #england #flipboardusergroup #historian #blogger #historyblogger #tudors #wolfhall

There are so many chateaux to choose from in France, but these seven have stories to go with their beauty. flip.it/UKV9F6 #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #loirevalley #chateau #travelblog

If you only have three days, what are the “must-see” attractions? This FREE itinerary will help you plan the perfect trip. flip.it/8GUiqT #paris #france #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelcreator #travelwriter

This is the Tower seen from a different angle. The bits your history teacher probably skipped. flip.it/FLPc6m #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #history #england #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddy #travelbuddies #travelblog #travelbloggers

The Palace of Versailles is back in the spotlight. Season 2 of the hit series, Marie Antoinette, aired on March 23rd, and once again, people can’t get enough of powdered wigs and royal scandals. flip.it/A9aCgZ #flipboardusergroup #versailles #paris #travel #bucketlist #traveladdicts #travellovers

The Knights Templar have always fascinated me, and so much has been written about them, but these facts were a little different. flip.it/Staz1_ #history #frenchhistory #medieval #middleages #knights #knightstemplar #flipboardusergroup #blogger #historian #castle #europe

You won't believe some of the superstitions touted about medieval Britain. People lived and died by these too. flip.it/pynb3Y #history #superstitions #middleages #medieval #britishhistory #england #flipboardusergroup #blogger #research

We all know the story of Anne Boleyn, who famously lost her head, but what about her sister Mary? flip.it/Njd0n9 #history #britishhistory #henryVIII #royalty #middleages #medieval #flipboardusergroup #blogger #historylover

There is so much more to the south of France than just sand and sea. These castles should be added to your #travel #bucketlist flip.it/MLY8ZD #frenchriviera #southoffrance #france #castles #history #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks

Who was the rightful king? Richard or Henry? The Battle of Bosworth made the decision, but was it the right one? flip.it/HbaP9s #history #england #medieval #middleages #battles #war #knights #castles #flipboardusergroup #blogger #travel #bucketlist #travelwriter

There is so much more to the Bastille than the day it was stormed. The history of the place tells some fascinating stories. flip.it/dzUqaV #bastille #paris #history #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks

Many parts of France are like walking through the pages of a history book, some of which you won't have heard about. flip.it/fNHwyo #history #france #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddies #travelblog

Would you thrive as a noble, toil endlessly as a peasant, or end up being burned at the stake for heresy? Take the QUIZ to see if you'd survive the Middle Ages. #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #middleages #history #medieval flip.it/3EBbX_

Luckily, this is no longer a career option, but in the Middle Ages, you didn't always have a choice. flip.it/ECydrm #history #middleages #medieval #europe #flipboardusergroup #england #france #blogger #travelblog #travelbloggers #ancienthistory #kings #queens

Not all arrondissements in Paris are created equal. Which one to stay in depends on what you like to do and what your vacation plans are. flip.it/iox2fc #paris #arrondissement #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks

I moved to France in 2016 and have never looked back! Life here is good - not without challenges, but good. flip.it/0SjgcG #expats #liveinfrance #lifeinfrance #france #flipboardusergroup #retire #relocate #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #bucketlist #blogger

I think Montmartre is my favorite arrondissement in Paris -imagine the feet that have walked this street! flip.it/Kd005f #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #paris #montmartre #lostgeneration

History has certainly seen some interesting people in positions of power, but which tops the list of the worst rulers in Europe? flip.it/MaFnr2 #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #europe #history #medieval

Paris is so much more than just the Eiffel Tower. There is history at every turn. flip.it/wC5alN #history #paris #napoleon #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddy #blogger

Spring has finally arrived where I live, and I had great fun setting up afternoon tea for my book club. See how you can copy my style. flip.it/8Yh7dl #france #travel #spring #decor #garden #gardendecor #design #flipboardusergroup #blogger #bookclub

Napoleon commissioned it, but he never got to see it - The Paris Opera House has plenty of secrets, but what's true & what's not? flip.it/xySQiE #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddy #paris #opera

So much has been written about the Black Prince, but what's fact and what's fiction? flip.it/40.Gx3 #history #england #battles #medievalperiod #middleages #knights #flipboardusergroup #bloggers #travel #traveladdicts #travelblogger

Explore La Rochelle the pearl of southwest France! So much history and some great seafood too. flip.it/jJw0Y_ #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddy #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #history #southoffrance

The French Riviera, in the south of France, is full of hidden gems and beautiful villages filled with light that have inspired artists for generations. https://flip.it/Oddcqk #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #frenchriviera #france #southoffrance

The French love to celebrate, and they celebrate everything from the harvesting of new wine to the wonders of asparagus. flip.it/7WbFQp #france #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #travelhacks #travelbuddy #festival

Discover how King John became the most hated kind in England's history in the Medieval Period. He was unpopular throughout Europe. flip.it/HpW.JO #flipboardusergroup #history #medieval #europe #england #britain #blogger #monarchy

If you love dessert, cake, and pastries, there is one patisserie in Paris that needs to be on your foodie bucket list. This place is over 300 years old and once served kings. https://flip.it/iEQS74 #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #paris #pastry #food

Antibes is a gorgeous town on the French Riviera with so many hidden spots many tourists miss. flip.it/_FCNBp travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #traveltips #frenchriviera #southoffrance #spring #picasso #beaches

You don't need to spend a fortune to inject a little Spring Decor into your home. These tips show you how to do it with a French twist! flip.it/O-Wuv_ #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #decor #interiordesign #spring #decoration #interiors

This is the foodie street of Paris, where the French hang out at the market, restaurants, and shops. Loved by authors and actresses, it's a must-see in Paris. https://flip.it/3sIvLU #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #food #travelcreator #france #paris

If you're looking for a beach escape this spring break, forget the French Riviera. Try these 7 beaches in France that aren't full of tourists instead. https://flip.it/9c81LM #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #beachlife #springbreak

If you love discovering castles and history in France, then this chateau has it all, from royalty to artists and everything in between. Battles and wars have been fought here and lives lost. https://flip.it/e9KwlM #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblog

Living the French life in rural France has had its ups and downs, but taking the plunge can be scary. Hopefully, this guide helps. flip.it/1jjhPv #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers #expat #retirement #relocate #moving

If you love history and the castles in France, you'll love this beautiful medieval period chateau in the Loire Valley. Ruled by women, it's possibly the most beautiful in Europe. #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travelwriter #history flip.it/59WDKP

Looking to go to France for a vacation this summer but don't want the crowds? These French towns should be on your bucket list. They’re undiscovered places that tourists haven't found yet. https://flip.it/W4i69d #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblog #travelblogger #travelbloggers

Thinking of taking a vacation to Paris and looking for luxury? These hotels are where Hollywood legends and royalty have stayed, but they might break the budget. flip.it/eeZzqR #paris #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travelwriter#travelcreator

If French food, in particular pastry, has your mouth watering you'll love this cheatsheet to all the French pastries you need to try if you go to France.​ https://flip.it/iHTRyR #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #travel #travellovers

Living in rural France trends aren't top of the agenda, however, these Spring Decor trends are perfect for a French country home. flip.it/NGm76a #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger #decor #spring #trends #interiordesign #decoration

Carcassonne is a famous walled city in the south of France where religious sieges and wars were fought. History seeps through its walls and ramparts. flip.it/1cEIBA #travel #bucketlist #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger

Is there anywhere more lovely than the #frenchriviera The artist's haven of Eze is a stunning hilltop village that should be on every #travel #bucketlist flip.it/d2CZbK #flipboardusergroup #france #traveladdicts #travelblogger

Set on Brittany’s rugged coastline, Saint-Malo is a French port city that has weathered storms, battles, and the relentless pull of time. flip.it/OOZjmm #brittany #flipboardusergroup #france #travel #travelblogger #traveladdicts #frenchtravel

I love to know the stories and history behind anywhere I go, and there is plenty to be had on the streets of #Paris - some more gruesome than others. flip.it/u4BYf1 #travelblogger #travel #france #flipboardusergroup #traveladdicts

This street in Montmartre is a must-visit if you love French history, particularly the lost generation. #paris #flipboardusergroup #traveladdicts #travel #travelblogger #francetravel flip.it/XKMsCi