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French Western U.S. and Southwest

Portland Farmers Market

Portland Farmers Market

Portland Tourism Office

There is a spot in the Western U.S. where you can scale the Eiffel Tower, spot the Arc de Triomphe or nibble croissants from a brasserie. Believe it or not, you would be in Las Vegas.

The Paris Las Vegas casino and hotel has recreated Paris in the desert. Be sure to dine at the gourmet restaurant atop the tower. Find out more: French Las Vegas

Pretend you are in Bordeaux as your travel the hills, hopping from winery to winery, in the Napa Valley.

In Los Angeles, stay at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard, designed in the French manner with ornate columns. A bonus here is that many famous celebrities have stayed there.

San Francisco has several French restaurants, sidewalk cafes and a wonderful Alliance Francaise. Find out more: French San Francisco.

Portland has so many things to please a francophile, from wonderful cuisine to fabulous markets and French spa treatments. Find out more: French Portland

Believe it or not, you can even find hints of France in Tucson

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