If you know a francophile, delight him or her with a great France-themed gift basket. Here are step-by-step instructions, including links to compare prices on suggested items to use. You can find some unique containers to serve as baskets, and stuff them full of items customized for your francophile. Maybe you put books set in France for the literary francophile, paired with a booklight. For the foodie francophile, use Le Creuset cookware as the container and fill with gourmet goodies. Create a cheese-lover, wine-lover or travel-junkie themed gift backet.

Find out how: How to Make Your Own French Gift Basket. Also see my Gift Guide for Francophiles.

Bordeaux is an absolute paradise for shopaholics, history buffs, lovers of fine architecture, and wine aficionados. Easily one of France’s most beautiful and interesting cities, Bordeaux’s pedestrian shopping zone is constantly filled with tourists and locals alike.

Bordeaux's top attractions include a church with the second highest ancient monument in France, and just where to find all those fabulous designer boutiques.

See the list: Top Bordeaux Attractions.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving in France can be a bit of a challenge, since it is an American (or Canadian) holiday. But if you are an ex-pat living in France or will visit during that time, find tips for indulging in turkey day with my article, Thanksgiving in France.

Yes, you can find the feel of France in the Pacific Northwest! Guest writer Naomi Serviss shares a little-known secret: there are many wonderful finds for francophiles who visit Portland, Oregon.

Here is an excerpt from her guest post here at About France Travel:

Mais oui! C'est incroyable, magnifique et' well, that's about all my high school French I remember. A lot of good those five years did.

However, LIVING in Paris (well, an extended visit) allowed me the privilege of getting up close and personal with all things Parisienne. And most of it was tres bon. Don't even get me started on the cheese. But if you like to eat (ahem) and especially love bread and cheese, Parisian-style, and happen to be jonesing for the real deal, than look no further than Portland, Oregon.

Read more: French Portland