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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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.

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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 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, a restaurant in Paris.

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I've been to France over a dozen times. Skip Paris and check out these 5 must-visit cities instead.

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Marseille is one of the many cities I loved visiting in France.

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