France is the country that our editor, Max Hartshorne, has been to the most. “There is something about France, the food, the views, the people, the wine and the history, that all makes it just the perfect place to visit. Read hundreds of stories about France on GoNOMAD, right here.
Ancient Bones, Fine Wine and Fairy-Tale Castles “Racing around circular stone staircases and wooden tunnels atop the Bastille, envisioning heretics and horsemen attacking from the other side, that really struck a nerve in my travel soul.” by Sony Stark Unhurried pleasures and fairy-tale photography await you in Carcassone and the…
France: Ginger Warder tours the Languedoc-Roussillon Region of France visiting historic sites, restaurants, wineries, and even a gas station cafe.
Screw the Freedom Fries: France Was Right! By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor An April trip to France’s Burgundy region made it clear why more people want to visit France than any other destination in the world. Quite simply, France has been luring visitors from around the world for centuries because…
Barging the Canal across France By Kent E. St. John Monsieur Paul Riquet may not be known to many Americans but if you cruise the Canal du Midi once, you will praise him to high heaven. Back in 1666, M. Riquet spent his fortune and left his family in debt…
Wendy Hemmerle goes on an adventurous expedition in the French Alps. The trip is filled with beautiful scenery, amazing food and of course, skiing!
Linda Handiak describes a program restoring ancient castles in Provence, France with La Sabranique, an organization devoted to authentic restorations.
Michelle Rogers describes a retreat dedicated to collecting and cooking wild herbs and plants from the French countryside.
Jaclyn C. Stevenson takes a tour of Ireland and France using a Eurail pass. Follow her through this trip, and start planning yours
Paris: Karin Ling describes her favorite haunts in Paris.
Teaching English in Paris, tips on finding a job teaching English in Paris, where you can find jobs and best practices. Listings of jobs teaching in Paris.
A guide to the Marais neighborhood of Paris, where a large gay population brings eclectic types and picnicing is encouraged.
Corsica offers beautiful scenery for biking By Catherine Lutz Stepping out of my tent clad in Lycra, I met the curious stares of my campground neighbors. It was a hot sunny day on Corsica, the turquoise waves of the Mediterranean beckoning melodiously nearby and a cool breeze refreshing the sizzling…
