8 Best Christmas Markets in France | 8 Top Destinations to Visit in France at Christmas | 8 Must See French Towns to Spend a Magical Christmas
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8 Best Christmas Markets in France | 8 Top Destinations to Visit in France at Christmas | 8 Must See French Towns to Spend a Magical Christmas

With an age-old tradition dating back to the 14th century, France is one of those countries in Europe, where celebrating Christmas with zest and fervor is deeply rooted within its national culture. And since the concept of the world's first ever Christmas Tree originated from here, France has as much right to the title of ‘The Home of Christmas’ as the North Pole. Owing to the diverse geography running from the French Alps to the Mediterranean, France follows different Christmas customs in different regions. But there is one thing in common - the Christmas Markets!

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Ultimate 5 Day Road Trip Guide to Visiting the Best Lavender Fields of Provence, France | Itinerary, Lavender Route Map, Tips and Tricks
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Ultimate 5 Day Road Trip Guide to Visiting the Best Lavender Fields of Provence, France | Itinerary, Lavender Route Map, Tips and Tricks

The lavender fields in Provence are among the most well-known in the world. Every year between mid-June and mid-August, when the Provence lavender fields begin to take on their distinctive purple tint, and the countryside gets inundated by their sight and scent, it reminds us that even when life is about to come to a standstill at the whim of the sun's powerful rays, the earth can still ripen, that there can be joy amidst misery. And that, my friends, is not a sight to be missed! Today I’m going to take you along with me on a ride across the best lavender fields of Provence. Let the journey begin!

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The Ultimate Paris Bucket List | 13 Best Places to Visit in Paris | 13 Must See Tourist Attractions in Paris | Top 13 Things to See and Do in Paris over a Weekend Getaway
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The Ultimate Paris Bucket List | 13 Best Places to Visit in Paris | 13 Must See Tourist Attractions in Paris | Top 13 Things to See and Do in Paris over a Weekend Getaway

With the sky-kissing wrought-iron Eiffel Tower, the monumental Arc de Triomphe guarding the opulent avenue des Champs-Élysées, the iconic Notre Dame cathedral, lamplit bridges across the Seine, and the wicker-chair-lined terraces of art nouveau cafes, Paris is a beacon of art, architecture, and fashion on the face of our planet. Lutece, Paname, Pentruche, City of Lights, City of Love - known by different names to different people, it has witnessed the creations of masters like Renoir, Rodin, Picasso, Monet, Manet, Dali, and Van Gogh and has housed treasures since antiquity. Today I’m going to take you along with me on a ride across the 13 best places to visit in Paris that can be done over the weekend. Let the journey begin!

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