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Paradis Latin … Sophisticated Sexy French Cabaret

February 2, 2017 by Lynn 1 Comment

PARADIS LATIN … SUPERB CABARET, SOPHISTICATED SEX APPEAL AND A DELICIOUS DINNER Aaah Paris … I have loved that city ever since we first moved to France in 1974. I love the food, the music, the museums, the adoration of all things beautiful, and the joie de vivre that permeates the French lifestyle. So when… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Europe, France, Paris Tagged With: Cabaret, France, luxury travel, Paradis Latin, Paris, Travel

Top five bistros and brasseries of Paris!

March 13, 2015 by Denis and Lynn Gagnon 1 Comment

Top five bistros and brasseries of Paris! Having lived and worked in Paris for a number of years in the 1970s and having been regular visitors to the French capital since then, we have had the opportunity to enjoy the Parisian bistro and brasserie experience over a span of more than 40 years. Quite a… 

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Filed Under: City Breaks, Culinary Delights, France, Paris Tagged With: around the world, bistros, brasseries, city breaks, Coupole, cruises, Flore, Fouquet's, France, Joie de vivre, Lipp, luxury escapes, Magots, Paris, Quebec City, Top five

Beau Rivage in Nice France ~ Views, meals and comfort!

September 9, 2013 by Denis 1 Comment

  Beau Rivage in Nice France. A plage (French word for beach) whole allure and charm will make you quickly forget Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Venice Beach and other beaches of the world. The azur blue sky was back in its full glory today, but this time there was a stronger wind creating bigger waves… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, Beach, Beau Rivage, city breaks, Cooking, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Home, Ice cream, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Mediterranean, Nice France, Paris, Quebec City, Topless, Topless Beach, Travel

Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ?

August 15, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ? Read our previous posting “Public Transport in France : a marvel“ I should be ready soon to make a list of our touring priorities for our upcoming trip to Nizza ( Nice France ) and the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera), and determine what will… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Cote d'azur, Florence, Florence Italy, France, French Riviera, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Nice, Nice France, Nizza, Paris, Quebec City, Renoir, Riviera, Tuscany, Villefranche Sur Mer

Marrakech Morocco via Paris France !

September 29, 2011 by Denis 1 Comment

Marrakech Morocco via Paris France. Our previous posting was : “Dulles Airport to Marrakech via Paris France” ! We landed at Paris Orly airport a little after 11am, so only one and half hour late despite our unscheduled stop in New York. After collecting our luggage in the baggage claim area, we started looking for the check… 

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Filed Under: Africa, Europe, France Tagged With: Air France, around the world, city breaks, France, Joie de vivre, La Fille du Puisatier, luxury escapes, Marcel Pagnol, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco, Orly, Paris, Paris France, Quebec City, Sofitel, Travel

Dulles Airport to Marrakech via Paris France!

September 28, 2011 by Denis 1 Comment

We have just flown out of Dulles Airport in Washington DC, and are on our way to Marrakech, Morocco where the daughter of a close Parisian friend is getting married on Saturday October 1st to an attorney, who also hails from Paris France. It just happens that the groom’s French family owns an estate in… 

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Filed Under: Africa Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Dulles Airport, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Morocco, New York, Openskies, Orly, Paris, Paris France, Quebec City, Travel

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Meet the Crew.

TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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