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Want to save money—and the planet—by cutting down on utility bills? We can learn a lot from the French, who are clever and thrifty.

French châteux had their upstairs/downstairs dramas too, and one château decided to prove it. We went to an amazing château "immersion" experience, based in the ...

Burgundy is a gastronomic heaven, and Dijon is angling to be its heart. Visit with us, the latest foodie destinations.

Do the French love us or hate us? The answer is...Oui. Plus, a great summer recipe for apéros.

Iced tea without ice? Mostly I learn things from the French, but this time, they need a lesson.

Doubles, fringes, parrots, turbans; these tulips are over the top. A walk through Keukenhof gardens.

A FUN post today: Did you know there was a saint of wine? And in the Côte d'Or, they throw him a big annual party. ...

Flâner: to stroll around the boulevards. Today we take a little meander, followed by our very favorite soup for lunch.

..which translates as "my little creampuffs". Take a peek at some special french pets.

Do you know the magic sign? Lunch where the workerbees eat, for good value and copious quantities. But you might have to get dirty first. ...

Our photos du jour include some playful outdoor wall art, around France. Plus, a charming cottage for sale in the southwest.