The French are selling their châteaus for cheap. Americans are discovering why.

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A California couple bought Chateau Avensac for $1.2 million — then discovered it needed another $1 million in updates.

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Three years ago, when Mark Goff and Phillip Engel had their first viewing of Château Avensac in the south of France, only one thing prevented the California couple from putting in an offer: Was it old enough?

A Ukrainian brigade armed with French tanks, artillery, and heavy weaponry is about to enter the fight

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with Ukrainian soldiers in a military camp in eastern France in October 2024.

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I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

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As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes over and over.

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I've made a conscious decision not to be a helicopter parent. My oldest child was walking alone to the library by the time he was in 1st grade.

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Jen Komaromi's son traveled alone from California to France — and changed plans in Paris — at 15.

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I became the breadwinner when my family moved to France. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor ever.

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Karen Kissane is a business coach living just outside of Cognac, France.

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Whenever I'm in Paris, I take a 40-minute train ride to Champagne. A roundtrip ticket is only $60, and the wine lives up to the hype.

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rows of grape vines at a vineyard in the champagne region of France
Champagne is the closest wine region to Paris.

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A Swiss town borders 2 other countries, making it the ideal base for exploring. Here's what 6 days in Basel were like.

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The banks of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.
The banks of the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.

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World’s Longest Treasure Hunt Ends After 31 Years, 5 Months, and 9 Days

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Screenshot of the Golden Owl prize from a treasure hunt in France that's lasted 31 years.

5 titans of French luxury grew $50 billion richer in a week — and are now worth more than Costco

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Bernard Arnault
Bernard Arnault is the CEO of LVMH and the world's third-richest person.

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I ate at a buzzy Paris restaurant with unlimited chocolate mousse on the menu. Now, I recommend it to everyone I know.

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The duck dish at Chez Janou
The duck dish at Chez Janou, a restaurant in Paris.

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