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The 17 Most Charming Historic Properties in France

With lovely places like Chamonix, Avignon, and of course, Paris, France is packed with worthwhile destinations for history buffs. But travelers don’t have to stick to museums to learn about France’s past, as numerous hotels throughout the country date back centuries and often have their own interesting stories. Proof: We’ve rounded up 17 properties that…

The Ultimate Guide to the Regions of France

Oyster.com/Hostellerie le Marechal On the other side of the Atlantic, we tend to think of France as a vaguely star-shaped country with Paris as a dot somewhere toward the middle of the top half. Maybe we’re vaguely aware of the regions of France with names that match our favorite wines: Champagne? Bordeaux? Pinot Noir? OK,…

11 Brooklyn-esque Neighborhoods in Cities You Wouldn’t Expect

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Javi Sánchez de la viña Over the years, Brooklyn has become internationally synonymous with all things cool. Just ask the Parisians, who dub anything with a hipster flare as “très Brooklyn.” But even though the New York City borough offers plenty of unique, diverse, and culturally enlightening neighborhoods of its own, there…