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Top 10 Most Underrated Places to Visit in France

Wondering what the most underrated places in France are? As someone who has lived in France for years, I’m going to share what I believe to be the most underrated cities in France.

Europe, FranceStephanie SafdieFebruary 28, 2026france, living in france as an american, living in france, underrated places in france, places in france besides paris, places in france to visit that aren't paris, avignon, arles, dijon, mont saint michel, aix en provence, annecy, bedoin, menton

Bastille Day in Paris: Your Guide as a Tourist – Should You Visit?

Are you planning on visiting Paris as a tourist on Bastille Day this year? Discover my full-proof tips as a local living in Paris on how to enjoy July 14th for travelers visiting France!

France, EuropeStephanie SafdieJune 28, 2025paris, paris as a tourist, living in france as an american, living in paris as an american, france, bastille day, france national holiday, bastille day as a tourist, bastille day tips

What Living in Paris is REALLY Like

Living in Paris is not perfect or easy. What it is really like to live in Paris France as a foreigner?