Set sail for unforgettable holidays in the Dordogne
Summer is upon us and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood…
Author Rachel
Rachel
Rachel grew up in England and was always very fond of France from a young age. Childhood memories of holidays in the Loire Valley, Dordogne and Brittany framed her love of France as a child. She is now bilingual and enjoys speaking French. She has a creative flair and loves cooking and recipe testing. She writes honestly about her French experiences as an expat which can at times be quite amusing.
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Top 10 out-of-place Sites in Paris
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Mother’s Day coming up in France!
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Easter Day in Maisons-Laffitte
It’s Easter Day and it’s a time of celebration with all it represents! The message of the cross…
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