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A castle in the north of france on a sunny day, with blue sky, grass, trees and yellow flowers in bloom.

If you’ve never heard of this small town in the northern tip of France, you’re probably not alone.

July 12, 2023 04:28 PM

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A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.

Hotels

France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays

Palace hotels are the highest distinction a hotel can achieve in France. Here’s what they are—and what makes them so special.

January 15, 2025 01:19 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Tips + News

France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director

The country must confront its colonial past to conquer present racial injustice.

March 15, 2021 02:32 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

France Bans Some Shorter Domestic Flights to Curb Emissions

Short flights on select routes where the equivalent train ride is 2.5 hours or less are banned effective April 2022 (unless they connect to an international flight).

December 6, 2022 03:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in France breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 21, 2021 05:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Trains

France Unveils Next Generation of Greener High-Speed Trains

The new TGV M will use one-fifth less electricity than the current model, while maintaining its top speed of 199 miles per hour.

September 17, 2021 03:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

South Africa Ends Prearrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Unvaccinated travelers can visit, too, but they’ll need to have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.

March 28, 2022 03:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

COVID + Travel

Omicron Travel Bans Take Huge Toll on South African Safaris

New travel restrictions are casting a gloomy shadow over the already hard-hit safari industry.

December 7, 2021 03:45 PM

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Sebabatso Mosamo

COVID + Travel

France’s Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains

Everyone, including tourists, will need to show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had a recent negative test.

August 10, 2021 01:25 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Tips + News

France to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on June 9

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a detailed plan for when the country will start lifting restrictions and open its borders.

April 29, 2021 12:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

France to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Circuses, Marine Parks

France’s marine parks can no longer bring in or breed dolphins and killer whales, and circuses will be required to stop using bears, tigers, lions, elephants, and other wild animals.

September 29, 2020 02:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

This Iconic Airline Might Finally Fly Again

Eastern Airlines has quietly been developing a new website and business plan.

August 27, 2019 05:26 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

South Africa Reopens to All International Travelers

The country will welcome any foreign visitors—including those from the United States—as long as they provide a negative COVID-19 test result.

November 13, 2020 06:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Trains

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

The Biden Administration has signed off on $16 billion in improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Here’s what that means for rail routes in the region.

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

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