Welcome to Our Chateaux
One mom recalls her family's favorite vacation chateaux, manor houses and villas in Europe and shares exclusive B&B sources. Charles-Henry de Valbray, one of France's youngest chateau...
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Custom Itinerary – Europe with Tiny Travelers in Tow
Q. Steve M. of Irvine, California writes: My wife and I have two daughters (age 2 1/2 and 4 1/2), and are planning a trip to Europe. We'd like to do Paris, but we're open to anything. We want...
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Manoir de Clenord, France
FTF's European correspondent takes families on a tour through the Loire Valley while based at one of her favorite, family-owned B&B manor houses. The Manoir de Clénord, just south of...
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Family Fun on the French Riviera
From parks to plays to pools, amusement for the family on the French Riviera. Here are some amusements to entertain the family throughout the French Riviera, in Cannes, Nice, and St. Tropez: Cannes Parks...
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A Week In Provence, France
How a family of four exchanges their home and keeps two active teens busy on a successful vacation exploring the Provence region of France.The name conjures up images of venerable hill towns, Impressionist...
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Hotel 12e arrondissement
Few months after staying in Grand Hotel Francais , I had to come to Paris once again, but this time with my gf for a romantic stay....
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Free Travel Fun in Paris, France
Follow the lady who never pays for anything and learn how touring Paris with your infant can rekindle romance.Paris was made for lovers and lovers of life. Where else are flower bouquets sold in...
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Cave Art And Castle Armor In Southern France
The Dordogne is a destination filled with history and cultural riches for many French, and for families with children of all ages. Mention Paris and Provence and ears prick up, but mention...
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Punzabo Winner Discovers Paris Beyond EPCOT (December 2008)
The winner of the December 2008 travelBIGO Punzabo Award (and $100) is Natilee Festa! Her essay entitled French Fever explains how...
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Segwaying Your Way Through The World
Introducing kids to two-wheeled electric sightseeing aboard the innovative Segway personal transporter is a pleasure for adults, too. While in Paris last year, my family rented bikes for a leisurely...
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Three For The Road
As we do every year, we plan to spend two months in Italy visiting family this summer. In the past, we have flown to London so our daughter, Julia, could go to Legoland...
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How to Drink Wine in the Backroads of Montpellier
Rent a car. Bring friends, Irish ones. Forget the Sat Nav and get lost. In the beginning you will all enjoy the sun and the beach, especially Biarritz. In Spain you will lose your patience, especially...
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Things to Consider on a European Road Trip
I've just returned from a road trip through France and Spain with four of my Irish friends. We booked cheap Ryanair flights from Dublin to Nantes, rented a car, and took off for the 'Murphy's Law'...
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Discover Toulouse: “The Other Paris…”
...well, actually there is no other city like Paris. But now that I’ve got your attention, here is a brief spiel about southern France’s secret little treasure that is a great place to visit. And...
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Paris And London Through A Child’s Eyes
Taking school-age kids to Europe's fine capitals and enjoying their sophisticated reactions to all things chic, elegant and different is one of parenting's greatest pleasures.In preparation...
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Paris For Me And Morgan
A Family Travel Forum father describes his journey to France with his 10-year-old daughter. A three-day weekend offers many vacation possibilities. Add another day and you've got the makings of...
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Paris With Jeremiah
FTF has always been helpful, so I thought I'd pass on a few tips we picked up on a recent 10-day trip to Paris, France (my 27th, but first with a 5-month-old baby). We did not bring a car seat,...
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