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Plaisir Coupable
Forget Victor Hugo. Summer is a time for reading crappy novels, even in France. Don't judge me.
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Chris O'Brien
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Bye Bye, Abaya
The government touched off another cultural controversial by banning the loose-fitting dress worn by some Muslim teenage girls for violating the…
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Chris O'Brien
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Hot Stuff: France's Climate Change Summer Party
Record-high temperatures, drought, pestilence. The nation rocked the apocalypse like there was no tomorrow.
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Chris O'Brien
July 2023
Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 5
The region gets serious about the canal's future.
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Chris O'Brien
Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 4
While the canal has endured, it has faced problems from the very start.
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Chris O'Brien
Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 3
An easier day of riding included another Riquet marvel, boat jams, and a movie set.
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Chris O'Brien
Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 3
An easier day of riding included another Riquet marvel, boat jams, and a movie set.
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Chris O'Brien
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Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 2
The riding got rougher as we visited the capital of Cassoulet, witnessed the impact of a tree epidemic, and found refuge near a fortress.
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Chris O'Brien
Biking The Forgotten Canal Du Midi: Day 1
Our 5-day bike trip took us across this troubled but spectacular monument.
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Chris O'Brien
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The Aftermath
A calm of sorts returns following the police riots, but the political, economic, and social costs are still being tallied.
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Chris O'Brien
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Dreaming Of France: La Drôme
This hidden corner of Southern France merits a stop to explore its rich landscapes, hilltop villages, and surprising cuisine.
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Weekend French Playlist #11: Christine And The Queens Edition
The internationally acclaimed singer is back with his 4th full studio album: Paranoïa, Angels, True Love
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