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(a type of cheese that is melted over bread, vegetables, potatoes, etc.). And of course, be on the
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in red wine with mushrooms and onions until it is deliciously tender.

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trip is complete without a taste of at least one croissant or pain au chocolat NSZNZWL_P ʭWWPO
croissant). The eclairs are delicious, or if you are feeling particularly indulgent, try a religieuse,
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with chocolate, then stacked on top of one another. Go in search of your favorite macaron (not
to be confused with a macaroon), a thin cookie that is perfectly cooked on the outside yet
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such as passion fruit tarragon and lavender apricot.

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Nutella (a chocolate hazelnut spread popular throughout Europe), and Nutella with bananas
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N]²[Pɮ L_ L crêperie or some cafés with eggs, cheese, meats, and vegetables.

And of course, cheese. Grab a baguette at your local MZ`WLYRP]TP and then head to the
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a pungent Camembert, or Brillat-Savarin, a truly indulgent triple crème cheese with a vein of
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_SP L[[]Z[]TL_P 1]PYNS bTYP LYO PYUZd L _ZL^_ TY 1]PYNS ɧ Santé!

Tips for Dining Out in France
• Keep in mind that when you go to a restaurant or a café in France, the service may be
slower than what you are used to and you will need to ask your server for the bill when
you are ready to pay. The French consider it rude to rush their patrons or to present the
bill without being asked.

• Tipping is not expected because a service charge is usually included in your bill, though
you may consider leaving 1-2 Euros.

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Shopping

There may be scheduled visits to local shops during your adventure. There is no requirement
to make a purchase during these stops, and any purchase made is a direct transaction with
the shop in question, subject to the vendor’s terms of purchase. O.A.T. is not responsible for
purchases you make on your trip or for the shipment of your purchases.

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