FranceNews
France rail strike on 5 November: TGV, TER and RER at risk
SNCF’s four representative unions are calling rail staff out on Thursday 5 November, the same day as a nationwide day of strikes and demonstrations.
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France48-hour guide
Colmar Christmas Market 2026: Six Markets and a Weekend Plan
Six small markets among canals and painted houses, the Isenheim Altarpiece, white wine and bredele, plus Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Eguisheim a short ride away.
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Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: A 48-Hour Weekend Plus Colmar
Two days in the self-styled Capital of Christmas, from Place Kléber’s giant tree to the cathedral platform, plus a half-hour train hop to Colmar.
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France48-hour guide
A Weekend in Paris: The 48-Hour Route, Food and Practical Notes
Our flagship two-day Paris route, plus December 2026 notes: Notre-Dame’s free entry and time slots, Louvre and Orsay rules, Christmas lights and windows.
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FranceWine
Pinot Noir: Burgundy’s red grape, and where to taste it
An old, fussy grape that makes some of the world’s most graceful reds. Here’s how Pinot Noir tastes, where it grows and where to drink it on a weekend.
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FranceWine
Sauvignon Blanc: the fresh white grape, and where to taste it
Zesty, green and made for summer. Here’s how Sauvignon Blanc tastes, where it grows in Europe and where to drink it on a weekend.
