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National Geographic Best of the World 2027: Normandy, France

Why go: A celebration a millennium in the making is set among landscapes the Impressionists adored Normandy captivates travelers with its Gothic cathedrals, seaside resorts,…
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7 of the best things to do in Paris

In National Geographic’s Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, the host dives into the French capital’s living traditions—from Art Deco swimming pools and cycling…
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Where to find the best butter in France—a guide for foodie travelers

“With enough butter, anything is good,” quipped Julia Child. Today’s food lovers are just as smitten—and so is our writer, who set out on a…
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Where do French presidents unwind? This stunning medieval fortress.

Few international visitors make it to this corner of the Mediterranean, where France’s head of state has vacationed since the 1960s. From a tour of…
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Hidden Paris

Discover the secret underground world of Paris From forbidden tunnels to the legendary catacombs, the City of Light harbors a deeper and darker side. …
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The rebirth of the Seine

How the seine River shaped the city of Paris. The history of Paris is inextricably linked to the river that flows through its center-from Neolithic…
