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James Gascoigne

James Gascoigne is a freelance writer based in Paris

Tours

Basking in the Charms of Balzac's Hometown

March 15, 2017 | By James Gascoigne | Daytrips From Paris

Nestling between two rivers, the Loire (to the north) and the Cher (to the south), Tours is ideally situated for a daytrip from Paris or a longer stay as a launch pad for visiting the castles of the Loire valley … Read More

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