France Travel Tips

28/08/2024

Shout out to our newest followers! What tips are you most interested in for your French travel?

Janet Brethauer, Amit Singh, Bak Jong Uk, Vinoth Kumar, Nix Doc, Francis Xavier, Elle Chim

28/08/2024

If fresh seafood is your goal…this spot in SW France is great! Do you have any other seafood lover places to visit in France?

Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

17/12/2023

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Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

19/11/2023

I hadn’t been to Paris in a while, but it was eye opening going with children and I learned a few things! Here are some tips from my recent trip!

Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

16/07/2023

Ever wondered about traveling by in the South of ?

Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

06/07/2023

Always looking for new options in the shop, Baltoro is now offering something really unique which you have to try…charcuterie and cheese with an ice cream pairing. Having moved to Bazas from Barcelona which has a very adventurous culinary scene, I’m loving this idea!

Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

22/02/2023

What to experience the real French countryside? Here is a three bedroom house in the village of Bazas for rent. Walk to the Saturday morning market and explore the nearby wine regions of Graves and Sauternes! Bazas

La Tremiere is a 200-year old stone home in Bazas filled with charm! With three bedrooms, two shower rooms, eat in kitchen and closed garden in front...it's perfect for time with family or friends! Only a 45-minute drive from central Bordeaux and an hour from the airport, you'll never forget this pr...

19/02/2023

16/01/2023

Traveling with children is amazing, seeing their reactions to new spaces and trying new foods! what if they get sick while you’re traveling in France? Here is some advice for how to see and doctor and navigate the medical system.

Bordeaux's history through its gastronomy with guide Anne Jordan. Food and wine tours for families and friends, culinary groups or epicurious individuals!

01/08/2022

When you come to , do you plan on going to more places than ? Where to?

22/07/2022

One of the most magical places to visit in France…https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2022/07/06/cannes-islands-and-cote-dazur/

The Cote d’Azur is a great place to travel to year round. With beaches for summer and the Alpes in the winter, there are outdoor activities for everyone. Sailing and the charter yachting scen…

22/07/2022

18/06/2022

Less known than its neighboring , the Lot department is rich in natural beauties as much as in historical landmarks. Over the course of three road trips from , we started exploring the department, from North to South and from West to East, with younger kids, with older kids and once even leaving the kids at home…https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2022/06/08/touring-in-the-lovely-lot-france/

Long and warm days are the best to explore the department that you will end up liking a Lot! Less known than its neighboring Dordogne, the Lot department is rich in natural beauties as much as in h…

04/06/2022

https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2022/03/14/martillac-and-leognan-vineyards-and-restaurants/

which is an appellation created in the 1980’s, but one in which wine has been made for thousands of years. In fact, the oldest wine producing chateau in the area is Chateau Pape Clement, name…

13/02/2022

13/02/2022

Some tips for traveling with kids and what to see and do with them in SW France https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2020/12/02/traveling-with-kids-in-aquitaine/

There are unlimited amounts of things to do with children in this area, from beaches to parks and museums. It’s a very family friendly area, with lots of great camping grounds in all price ra…

12/01/2022

is one of the many great cities in France to visit and a heaven for wine lovers! Have you been? https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2021/06/28/wine-tourism-and-bordeaux/

Bordeaux is a great city to visit – it’s a lovely, smaller version of Paris (much of Paris was designed after it’s 18th century design), but many come to learn more about the wine…

06/10/2021

03/09/2021

France is so diverse! This little fishing village seemed more like it belonged on the Texas Gulf Coast than in France!

11/06/2021

Finally, the day has come (June 9), when Americans are allowed back into France with proof of vaccination and a negative PCR covid test. Here are some things to know before you book your flight : https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2021/06/11/americans-travel-back-to-france/

Finally, the day has come (June 9), when Americans are allowed back into France with proof of vaccination and a negative PCR covid test. Here are some things to know before you book your flight :

04/11/2020

Bringing your dog overseas is really easy (at least for small breeds), and you can even dine in restaurants with them in France 💕 https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2020/11/04/travel-overseas-europe-with-pets/

Traveling from the US to France with a small dog (17 pounds or under 8 kilo) is easy as they can travel in the cabin, a larger dog either needs to go into the cargo hold or be accepted as a compani…

22/10/2020

This was our experience to the during this summer to see our family. It might help anyone in the near future or help prepare others when (hopefully) you can or feel like flying again. Feel free to write me with any questions.

France notified Americans coming to France need to have a 72 hour covid test. I want to just say how HARD it was to find a place to get tested (I got tested about a week after arriving to make sure…

12/10/2020

It’s cèpe season here in Nouvelle Aquitaine, time for foraging in the local woods and hunting your own mushrooms! https://www.instagram.com/p/CGHkzLXgvzT/?igshid=1cp9ck5ddxrrt

22/09/2020

France has plenty of majestic gardens. The Luxembourg Gardens, on the Left Bank in Paris, are some of the most charming, and boast tons of activities for all ages, from Petanque games to pony rides and tiny wooden sailboats for kids. Not to miss!

17/08/2020

Bordeaux airport had been offering testing on site to anyone traveling in or out https://www.instagram.com/p/CDExs31g7ps/?igshid=f5ai5h30w40

17/08/2020

Right now, is still only open to residents and EU citizens, but we just flew back from the to France and found the empty great. Everyone wearing a mask the whole time and plenty of space to social distance. Bring plenty of facemasks, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes!

05/05/2020

I think it’s safe to say 2020 is not the year for travel. Who is planning for summer 2021? Good news is there is plenty of time to research everything you want to do! https://www.fodors.com/news/news/coronavirus-outbreak-should-you-cancel-a-trip-to-europe-right-now

COVID-19 was reported in Europe almost a month after the first cases were confirmed in China. Europe is currently the most affected continent after Asia. The end of February 2020 brought a rapid spread of the disease to at least 20 European countries with Italy being the most affected.

08/04/2020

The produce stand can be a challenge in supermarkets, everything is available nearly all of the time…and it maybe even says ‘organic’, which is a great idea. In France, if you are…

12/03/2020

For and needing more information https://aquitainetravelguide.com/coronavirus-travel-alerts/

Here are some helpful tips for Americans currently overseas, specifically France. Be sure to register for travel updates with the local US Embassy – Register with STEP traveler program for al…

11/03/2020

Maybe a trip on an AOP chews route in France for a vacation idea? https://aquitainetravelguide.com/2020/03/11/southwest-france-cheeses/

Most cheese in France are made from the milk of either a cow, sheep or goat and a rennet will be used to make the curds, which are then pressed into a form and aged for varied lengths of time.