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From Kelby Carr, Former About.com Guide to France Travel

First Lady In Paris Today

Monday September 29, 2003
U.S. First Lady Laura Bush is in Paris today to help reestablish friendship between the two countries, according to a report in the New York Post Online. She is visiting ... Read More

Chunnel Eurostar Train Gets Even Faster

Saturday September 27, 2003
Starting tomorrow, the trip from Paris to London is 20 minutes shorter thanks to a $60 million (35 million-pound) upgrade to the Eurostar's Channel Tunnel line. Beforehand, it took nearly ... Read More

Americans In Paris Plan Iraq Occupation Protest

Friday September 26, 2003
Americans living in France plan to protest the U.S. occupation of Iraq on Saturday, according to this Agence France Press article on Arabtimes.com. They will be led by a French ... Read More

Rock Star Robert Palmer Dies In Paris

Friday September 26, 2003
Robert Palmer, a popular 1980s rock star who sang, "Addicted To Love," died of a heart attack at the Warwick Hotel near the Champs Elysees in Paris, according to this ... Read More

Sweepstakes Deadline In Four Days!

Friday September 26, 2003
There are just four days left in the September guidebook sweepstakes, so hurry and enter here! September's theme is Normandy, and this month's prize is "Insight Guide: Normandy" and "Insight ... Read More

American Opinion Of France Improving, But Still Bad

Friday September 26, 2003
A recent Gallup poll showed that American opinion of France has improved midly since it plummeted in March. Nevertheless, half the people who considered France an ally in 2000 still ... Read More

Paris Run To Host 2012 Olympics

Thursday September 25, 2003
Paris is a hot contender in the competition to host the 2012 Olympics. The Mirror Reports: Paris To Bid First For 2012 Olympics.

Starbacks Opening Stores In France

Thursday September 25, 2003
Starbucks is planning to invade the capital of cafe au lait with its first French store opening in Paris early next year, according to a release, Starbucks Announces Plans For ... Read More

Tourist Raped In Paris Cemetery

Wednesday September 24, 2003
A 24-year-old female tourist seeking help finding the gravestones of famous people was raped at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris, according to an Agence France Press article, German Tourist Raped ... Read More

U.S.-France Tensions... Or Reunion???

Wednesday September 24, 2003
Are the U.S. and French government leaders at odds again, or beginning to find common ground? Sify News reports that France Slams U.S. Over Iraq War, and CBS News' site ... Read More

Gauguin's Most Prized Work On Display In Paris

Sunday September 21, 2003
A painting that Gauguin viewed as the climax of his own career as an artist will be on exhibit in Paris on Oct. 2, according to The Globe & Mail. ... Read More

Packing Tips

Friday September 19, 2003
There are few things more crucial to a successful trip to France than a well-packed bag. Make a mistake and you'll forget something important (like your passport or prescription medication ... Read More

Get A Job At Disneyland Paris

Tuesday September 16, 2003
Officials from Disneyland Paris will be in Oklahoma tomorrow and the next day to hold auditions for horse show riders. Got the cowboy spirit, and the desire to go to ... Read More

Madonna In Paris For Book Launch

Monday September 15, 2003
Superstar Madonna is in Paris today to launch her children's book, "The English Roses," during an afternoon press conference, according to an Agence France Press article at Expatica.com.

France Pledges To Make Elderly A Priority

Monday September 15, 2003
High-ranking French government officials have vowed to make seniors a priority after a recent heat wave killed thousands, according to this Associated Press article on the Kansas City Star site.

Get France Headlines For Your Web Site

Friday September 12, 2003
Now you can syndicate the latest France For Visitors headlines on your site. Let your visitors see the latest breaking news about France, destination features, travel tips, photo galleries and ... Read More

Gay Day At Disneyland Paris

Friday September 12, 2003
Homosexual groups have announced that Oct. 4 will be a Gay Day at Disneyland Paris, according to CNN.com. For more resources, see: Gay & Lesbian France Travel Info Disneyland Paris: Before You ... Read More

Real World Paris POLL

Tuesday September 9, 2003
OK, so every Real World season has that person who is just too annoying. If you've been watching this season in Paris (it's on tonight and each Tuesday night at ... Read More

Who Needs Paris In The Springtime??

Sunday September 7, 2003
As the weather cools, the tourist swarms retreat and the travel deals heat up. A great way to see France for a bargain is to visit in the shoulder or ... Read More

Europe Airfare Sale Wars

Friday September 5, 2003
Airlines are duking it out to have the lowest fall and winter airfare to Europe, with astounding deals, such as just over $200 round-trip from New York to London (plus, ... Read More

France To Cut Income Tax

Thursday September 4, 2003
Anyone who has researched relocating to France quickly learned the the French just love to tax. Well, there is some relief in sight as the prime minister vowed to slash ... Read More

September Sweepstakes Under Way!

Monday September 1, 2003
It's a new month, and a new chance to win free travel guidebooks. September's theme is Normandy, and this month's prize is "Insight Guide: Normandy" and "Insight Compact Guide: Normandy." ... Read More
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