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History + Culture
8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, these storied châteaux and fortresses housed royals and scared off invaders—now they’re open to the public.
January 03, 2024 09:59 AM
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Kimberley Lovato
Weekend Getaways
5 Can’t-Miss Weekend Getaways from Paris
Whether it’s a riverside mansion you seek or an escape into nature, these are our top picks for a quick Paris break.
October 19, 2023 04:06 PM
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Sara Lieberman
River Cruises
The Best River Cruises of 2024—From the Douro to the Danube, the Mekong to the Magdalena
Where to sail next in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
September 13, 2023 03:50 PM
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Fran Golden
Trending News
France Just Named This Tiny Place Its Favorite Village
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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Lyndsey Matthews
History + Culture
The 11 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside
For more than a decade, these French villages have received television-level fame for their beauty.
June 23, 2023 08:11 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
River Cruises
5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise
Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.
March 14, 2023 04:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
In the Magazine
25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train
For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.
October 13, 2022 06:59 PM
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Emma John
River Cruises
7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.
August 19, 2022 03:03 PM
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Elissa Garay
Trains
New High-Speed Train to Connect Paris and Berlin
By the end of next year, there will be a direct rail connection between two of our favorite cities in Europe.
May 31, 2022 08:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
River Cruises
What It’s Like to Take a River Cruise Through Europe Right Now
With COVID rules and restrictions varying by country, crossing the border by boat has its own new challenges—but there are some advantages, too.
September 22, 2021 06:20 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
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
AFAR Advisor
These River Cruises Can Be Highly Personalized
AmaWaterways caters to many different interests and demographics to ensure that every guest experience feels special.
Sponsored by
Amawaterways
River Cruises
Why This Rhine Cruise Is a Feast for All the Senses
AmaWaterways heightens the experience by going beyond the Rhine’s magical scenery. Here’s how.
December 10, 2019 10:10 AM
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AmaWaterways
Holiday Travel
A Genuine French Christmas Market Just Opened in the Middle of New York
For the first time ever, France shipped 30 wooden chalets directly from Alsace to Manhattan to recreate what you’d find at the traditional European Christmas markets in Strasbourg or Colmar.
December 06, 2019 06:54 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
River Cruises
This European River Cruise Truly Lets You Sail the AFAR Way
AFAR and AmaWaterways have teamed up for an exclusive Rhine River cruise in 2020.
Sponsored by
AmaWaterways
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