Other than the RS book and forum are there other online (like TA forum) or social media sources that you follow for France? I have gathered a lot of great information over the years from “Join us in France” but still looking for others especially for hotel and restaurant recommendations.
I’ve watched quite a few on youtube, instagram etc and have not found one that resonates with me— a 65 year old, veteran traveler who is beginning to “up my game” in terms of expense for food and comfort.
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Chattanooga, TN USA
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I follow Paris Top Tips on YouTube for restaurant recommendations.
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Twin Cities of MN
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We have been to many places in Europe, especially France and Italy. My husband is firmly convinced that the best food in Europe is found in France. That says a lot, because he loves Italian food. I would recommend a Michelin guidebook. Over the years, I've eaten at a few Michelin stared restaurants, and while often expensive, they've often been good. One was the restaurant near Amboise, at the Chateau du Pray. We also had a fabulous meal in La Roque Gageac at La Belle Etoile.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
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This may not be what you asked but I follow a lot of the museums in Paris on FB. A few weeks ago I noted a new gallery opening at the Louvre so sought that out on Sunday.
Just this afternoon I saw on the Orsay FB page that they will open a new room tomorrow dedicated to “To Whom Do These Works Belong” featuring art recovered from Germany and Austria at the end of WWII. I’m going by there tomorrow.
I don’t follow any for hotels as I am comfortable where I stay and I generally eat in my neighborhood. I know that sounds dull, lol 😂 but it makes me happy!
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Chicago, IL, USA
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For hotels and restaurants in France I like the travel sections in the UK newspaper like The Guardian and the The Telegraph. The US magazine Condé Nast Traveler also has a good email newsletter you can subscribe to which often includes France topics
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Massachusetts
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I use the following sources:
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If you use Facebook, there are lots and lots of travel groups, either for Europe in general, travel in general, or more specifically for France.
I tend to try and stick to the private ones and join them all.
There is more information there these days than on Trip Advisor that's for sure.
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Somerville, MA
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Like you, Rick Steves and Join us in France are my primary resources for big picture trip planning. For restaurants I grind through Google Maps reviews. I’ve found this to be very successful in finding the type of place I’m looking for.
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California
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Thanks Mary for the Secrets of Paris tip. I have learned a lot already!