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12/11/02 - Top Gifts For The France Fanatic
Someone on your list a huge fan of all things French? Or are you the France fan and looking to create a wish list? Here are top gifts for Francophiles.

11/26/02 - Before You Buy French Travel Guides
There are dozens of French travel books out there, but you probably only need a couple for your trip. Figure out how to get the most bang for the buck by picking the travel guide that is perfect for you.

11/26/02 - Guide Review: France Eyewitness Travel Guide
France Eyewitness Travel Guide is a great overall book about this country. The best part of this book is all of the pictures, which fill much of each page

11/26/02 - Top French Travel Guide Books
The key to planning a great French trip is a great French travel book. It not only can help you establish an itinerary, but you can also decide on lodging, dining and attractions for while you are there. I never travel without a couple in my bag to help me decide what to do. Here are the most indispensable travel guides.

11/21/02 - Christmas in France
A visit to France at Christmastime is memorable and magical. Hit the enticing Christmas markets, sing at midnight mass in a stunning gothic cathedral or dive into a Reveillon feast.

11/11/02 - France In The Off-Season
If "Paris in the Springtime" conjures up images of smothering crowds, consider visiting France in the off-season. Bargains abound, the lines are short and you can live like locals.

10/26/02 - Top Books Set In France
Get in the mood for a trip to France with wonderful books set there. You can ravel in your mind by reading these great books. There are countless authors who write memoirs and novels that inspire one to visit France. Peter Mayle started the trend, but many of followed quite successfully in his footsteps. These books are guaranteed to make the mind wander to thoughts of voyages to France.

t 10/25/02 - Top Movies Set In France
Even if you can't hop a plane, you can experience the sights and sounds (even the tastes, with some imagination) of French destinations through movies shot or set in France.

10/24/02 - Bordering On Heaven
Situated in the epicenter of Europe, France's border regions tempt with often-overlooked delights. By exploring the country's edges, you can find influences of Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland--or even quickly cross over to visit these countries as well.

10/17/02 - Rudeness Prevention
The French are notorious for being rude, but is that label fair? By following just a few simple tips, find out how to tap into the French friendliness.

10/14/02 - Cathedral Crawl
France boasts some of the world's most ancient, stunning and captivating cathedrals. Find out how to plan a more spiritually moving trip to France by visiting these gothic works of art.

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