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Welcome to All Things French. I'm Louise Scott

I'm Louise Scott

Editor, Photojournalist & Tour Director at All Things French

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Small-group Women's Tours to the French Riviera

17th - 27th September, 2021

The *perfect time to visit the Côte d'Azur

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Stay in Villefranche, the Jewel of the Riviera

Charming architecture, worn shutters, wrought-ironwork, and colour everywhere. Shops, weekly brocante & food markets, beautiful restaurants, on a glorious harbour.

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Chateau de Chantilly, Domaine de Chantilly | All Things French

Discover the Beautiful Château de Chantilly.

Experience a fairy-tale moment from your childhood dreaming. For travellers like myself, seeing any Châteaux in France is like stepping through the looking glass into an unreal world. Château de Chantilly is no exception. In pristine condition and nestled serenely into it’s flawless …

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French Women Don't Sleep Alone | Jamie Cat Callan

Reading: French Women Don’t Sleep Alone.

My latest foray into ‘French women’ land is the book ‘French Women Don’t Sleep Alone’ by Jamie Cat Callan. It’s an interesting title which speaks more to crafting the opportunity for partnering than simply being randomly available – and preferring company. …

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Top 10 Things to do in Paris in the Rain

The Top 10 Things to do in Paris When It Rains

So, you find yourself in the City of Love, the home of Le Tour Eiffel, the most romantic place on Earth, and it would all be absolutely perfect except for one small, yet crucial, detail. It’s raining… It’s too wet …

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Institut de Francais, Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera

Learn French at the Institut de Français on the French Riviera.

Imagine, one month on the Côte d’Azur! One of my most memorable visits to France was in 2013, when I experienced one whole month of full French-language immersion training at the Institut de Français in one of the most fabulous …

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Homewares. Brocante. Uzes. Provence Alpes Cote d'Azure. All Things French TOURS

Uzès, Discover One of My Absolute Favourite French Villages.

I was first introduced to the idea of visiting Uzès by Jean-Marie of Our French Impressions. He was born in the area and lived much of his life in the local region, and his family continue to live there. At …

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Villa Kerylos, an Authentic & Luxurious Replica Greek Palace

Villa Kerylos, an Authentic & Luxurious Replica Greek Palace.

If you are visiting Villefranche and want to really spoil yourself, allow some time to visit one of the most spectacular villas on Cap Ferrat, Villa Kerylos. I had been visiting Villefranche every year for 4 years before I finally …

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My Stylish French Box from Sharon Santoni

My Stylish French Box. An Exquisite Journey to France by Sharon Santoni.

My Stylish French Box first came to my attention a few months ago on a warm Sunday afternoon, surfing Instagram with a glass of wine and dreaming of France. I already follow Sharon Santoni on Instagram bien sûr, ever since …

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Discover Arles, Gateway to the Camargue and Luberon

Stay in Arles, Gateway to the Camargue and Luberon.

Arles, centrally located to visit the Camargue region and southern Luberon. Fabulous markets, beautiful architure, and ancient Roman Ruins. #secret A couple of months ago I began to plan my upcoming visit to France. Arles made it to the top …

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My Top Tips for International Travel

My Top Tips for International Travel.

As I sit here at Dubai International Airport, waiting for my connecting flight to Nice, I thought (given that I have a 9-hour stopover) it might be a good time to discuss some of my personal tips for long-haul travel. Each time I make the pilgrimage to my beloved France, I come from Australia, so I think I’m probably as skilled as anyone might be in managing the 30+ hour flight from my country town – via Sydney – to Paris or Nice.

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Eze, Cote d'Azur, Riviera | All Things French

The Enchanting Village of Eze on the French Riviera.

If you haven’t been to Eze, it’s time it was on your list. One of my absolute favourite places to visit when I stay in Villefranche sur Mer is the perched hilltop village of Eze. This beautiful village dates back …

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Oh-My-God-She's-Parisian All Things French

French Theatre for English Speakers? Yes, it’s possible!

For such an international city, how is the night scene still so French-focused? Have you seen it before? Parisians lined up, blocking the sidewalk outside a local theatre after work, waiting for entry to see a show, every night of …

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Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote-d'Azur - Jane Dunning

While Away Some Time in the South of France. Reading.

Bonjour from another Francophile! A guest post by Jane Dunning. I’m not sure who is most passionate about France, All Things French’s Louise or me (Jane Dunning, author of ‘Thirty-five Minutes to St Tropez‘ and ‘Stolen Summer‘). I might win …

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10-day Tours to the French Riviera

Small-group Tours for Women staying at Villefranche sûr Mer on the Côte d'Azur 

10 Days on the French Riviera. Fly into Nice International. Relax, unpack, visit special places, drink wine, shop, and relax with new girlfriends.

17th - 27th September, 2021

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Stay in the *heart* of Villefranche sûr Mer. Discover the Côte d'Azur: the hilltop village of Èze, over-the-top Monaco, gentle Antibes, vieux Nice, artsy St Paul de Vence, and more. Lunch at Beaulieu sur Mer, visit Villa et Jardins de Rothschild and the divine Villa Kerylos, explore medieval Italy, and dine in any of the fabulous restaurants in Villefranche.

Go touring and experience those fabulous Mediterranean views, and have lunch in Italy. Breakfast at the celebrated Welcome Hotel, dine by the harbour, and relax in a beautiful apartment in the old town.

Oh, the places, the views, the food, & the shopping..!

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I’m a Hopeless Francophile in Love with France.

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Travel Around the World with a Carry-on Bag.

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Visit Villefranche, the Jewel of the Riviera.

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Discover the Beautiful Château de Chantilly.

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Reading: French Women Don’t Sleep Alone.

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The Enchanting Village of Eze on the French Riviera.

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10 Steps to Make Your Holiday to France a Reality.

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Enjoy a Night Out Like a Local in Paris – The 14th Arrondissement.

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While Away Some Time in the South of France. Reading.

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Fall in Love with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

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