"Back to the Source"

Most of France's rivers originate in Auvergne, a rough and lush volcanic plateau of rolling hills and jagged rock formations. Published in FranceGuide 2007, a magazine of the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (120 Kb).

"Brittany's Fruits de Mer"

Take a quick spin through some of Brittany's southern coastal towns, internationally known for their seafood. Published in FranceGuide 2007, a magazine of the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (123 Kb).

"To Eastern France in Quicker Time"

The new TGV Est means Eastern France's wine regions are within easy reach. Published in FranceGuide 2007, a magazine of the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (127 Kb).

"Western Loire Wine Country"

Take a road trip through the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Published in FranceGuide 2007, a magazine of the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (121 Kb).

"Family Tides"

A family-centered itinerary through Western France. Pulished in FranceGuide 2005, a magazine edited by Ethan for the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (489 Kb).

"Taking a Hike"

An itinerary in the Alps, where ski resorts in summer provide easy access for footing in the backcountry. Published in FranceGuide 2005, a magazine edited by Ethan for the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (488 Kb).

"Oceans Three"

Beyond its European borders, France falls across three seas as islands and territories in the Atlantic/Caribbean, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Published in FranceGuide 2004, a magazine edited by Ethan for the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (187 Kb).

"Day-Tripping"

Amiens, Lille, Caen, Tours and Dijon - perfect excursions for satisfying day-long trips from Paris. Published in FranceGuide 2004, a magazine edited by Ethan for the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (119 Kb).

BikeAbout-the Mediterranean in France

Ethan spent 11 days in France, from May 31 to June 10, 1998, as part of BikeAbout–the Mediterranean. To read about what happened, visit the BikeAbout in France pages of the BikeAbout–the Mediterranean website.

Ethan final-edited all of the travel dispatches from this destination, but wrote the following:

• BikeAbout–the Mediterranean in Marseille, France, on June 5, 1998
  Topics: cassoulet (food), langue d'oc versus langue d'ol, Association DIA, Marseille, history

upClose France

Ethan researched and wrote several chapter updates for the second edition of this guidebook of France (Fodor’s Travel Publications [out of print]).

"Freewheeling France"

Easy and enjoyable indulging of your senses in France from the saddle of a bicycle. Published in FranceGuide 2004, a magazine edited by Ethan for the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (112 Kb).

"A Biker’s Reverie: Cycling the French River Valleys"

A lesiurely Tour de France minus the rush, with historic river valleys, villages, varied terrain and oh what food, published on GORP.com. Registration may be required to view more than one page online; alternatively download a PDF file (1.722 Mb).

"Moving at the Speed of Life"

It’s Rail Europe’s 75th anniversary and taking the train has never looked so good. Published in FranceGuide 2007, a magazine of the French Government Tourist Office / Maison de la France. Download a PDF file (268 Kb).