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From Kelby Carr, for About.com

The Beach in Paris

Saturday June 20, 2009
Few people think of sunbathing as a past-time in Paris, but the "Paris Plage" (French for Paris Beach) proves you can do both city and beach. Along a stretch of ... Read More

Côte Vermeille's Undiscovered Catalan French Beach Towns

Sunday June 14, 2009
The magnificent vistas of the Côte Vermeille have inspired some of the world’s most famous artists—indeed, they sparked an entire style of painting. It’s easy to see why. As you stand ... Read More

Finding Romance in Versailles

Tuesday June 9, 2009
Guest writer Elizabeth Cron just visited Paris with her boyfriend, and she found it wasn't as easy for him to get swept up in the romance of Paris. Luckily, the ... Read More

French Sea Water Spas

Saturday June 6, 2009
A popular pursuit in France since the 1960s, the Aquitaine is a prime destination for pursuit of thalassotherapy. Thalassotherapie, translated to mean sea water cure, was discovered by a Tour ... Read More

Cathar Country

Friday June 5, 2009
One of the bloodiest points in the history of this area revolves around the rise and eventual massacre of the Christian Cathar religious sect in the 12th century. Tourists can ... Read More

Air France Flight Presumed Crashed

Tuesday June 2, 2009
An Air France flight en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is now presumed crashed. It went missing sometime late May 31/early June 1. It appears a storm caused ... Read More
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