The French Summer of Living Dangerously
The tumultuous summer of 2026 is not for the faint of heart as residents and tourists are finding out
France with Vero "Lettres de France"
Stories about my French life, then and now. France from within, by Veronique Savoye, French native, adult educator, tour guide, writer
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Guinguettes, French style nostalgia
"La guinguette" is as French as the baguette, runny Camembert and the Opinel knife
Loving France just as she is
How a French woman fighting Alzheimer's got me thinking about my job, my life and my homeland.
April in France
News-in-brief from a tour guide's desk
A Parisian week is always a good idea
Join a French native, provinciale and former local on her recent Parisian adventures as she navigates the city with her eyes wide open
Where Charles de Gaulle's story started
Join me in northern France in the iconic French leader's native home where he spent many a good time during his childhood.
"Don't go to the US now," they said
I went anyway. It was somewhat complicated.
Lille, France: Prepare to be impressed
The former capital of French Flanders shines during the Holiday season. Here's my trip report and travel tips
France prepares for the Holidays
Like always, France does Christmas its own way
Long live les Halles, France
Where great food and great communities can be found