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Guest Writers for A French Collection

Our wonderful guest writers and contributors expertly write on a number of diverse topics on France + All Things French.  We have collated a few together here, so grab a coffee or maybe a glass of wine, get comfy and enjoy their stories and articles..

Megalithic Monuments of Brittany

Megalithic Monuments of Brittany

Great article on megalithic monuments of Brittany written by guest writer Lauren of Lux Authority

Boulders towering over their landscape can seem majestic, but when they’ve clearly been moved to create a monument over thousands of years ago, it is breathtaking. Many people recognize the name Stonehenge, a circular megalithic monument in Wiltshire, England, but this does not compare to the plethora of manmade masterpieces that litter the northwest of France.

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Carcassonne walled city on hill

The Five Sons of Carcassonne

Something special for you today... a guest post by Keith Van Sickle, part time resident of Provence, France and author of 'One Sip At A Time', on the Five Sons of Carcassonne.

Carcassonne will imprint itself on your memory whether you first cast your eyes over it in the soft morning light, harsh summer sun or gentle moonlight.  And once you know about the Five Sons of Carcassonne you'll want to explore more than just the walled la Cité, so please read on and enjoy Keith's post.

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Why Cruising the French Canals Is Amazing

Today I am very excited to share a post by guest writer Marie Nieves.   Marie is a lifestyle blogger who contributes articles on unusual travel to the lifestyle blog High Style Life and I am sure you will love Marie's round up on the different river cruises in France.

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Expats living in France

What Living in France Means to an English Expat

Moving from a comfy English farmhouse in Devon to an old stone barn that needed major repair deep in the French countryside is a big move that could've ended badly.  But for English expat couple Helen and Merv, it has given them the quiet, rural life they dreamed of and much more.

When I catch up with Helen and Merv on my trips to France, I am always in awe of the beautiful way they describe the benefits they've experienced since moving to rural France.  Read A Short Reflection on Life by Helen Jones. 

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A Way of Life and Love of Life

A Way of Life and Love of Life is a travel relection by guest writer Emily Charlton

We had taken a wrong turn at the Plougat turn-off and found ourselves passing through Chateauldren, a Petite Cité de Caractère and I will always remember the wrong turn and the village of Chateaualdren because of what I brought back with me from a small glass paneled shoe-store...

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