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A winter escape in the Pyrenees with family fbl

Pyrenees in winter with family: a few days at a gentle pace

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals10 April 2026

A few days in the Pyrenees in winter, with family and friends: a gentle rhythm, train travel, simple outdoor activities and local immersion between snow, food and village life

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Slow travel in Aubrac with family: immersion on a preserved plateau

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals30 March 2026

A family stay in Aubrac, shaped by nature, local encounters, and meaningful experiences. On this preserved plateau, slow travel takes on its full meaning through hiking, gastronomy, and immersion with a passionate local farmer

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Famtour in Provence: Aix and the Luberon filled with encounters, soft adventures and cycling

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals14 January 2026

An educational tour in Provence means testing the experiences we offer our travelers: gourmet markets, local cooking, e-biking around Sainte-Victoire, Luberon villages and passionate encounters. Here is my recap — a blend of immersion, gentleness and inspiration.

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A winter escape in Oisans: pure nature & Alpine Serenity

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals1 December 2025

A magical winter stay in Oisans: discover Villard-Reculas, panoramic hikes, dog sledding, Pic Blanc, skiing in Alpe d’Huez, and a warm, comfortable chalet overlooking the mountains

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Lyon: Gateway to Gastronomy and Outdoor Discovery

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals20 November 2025

For me as a France travel agent, Lyon is more than a destination — it’s a starting point, a living classroom for everything we stand for: local encounters, outdoor exploration, and a rhythm of travel that allows you to truly feel the place you’re in.

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Burgundy & the Morvan: where Slow Travel meets the soul of France

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals6 November 2025

Explore Burgundy and the Morvan with a France travel agent: a slow travel story of vineyards, craftsmanship, and encounters that reveal the true heart of France.

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